Project Manager – Major Correctives

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Oversee the assigned Major Component Upgrade (MCU) and Blade projects from initiation to completion.

• Take responsibility for safety, quality, timelines, budget, customer satisfaction, and adherence to contractual obligations.

• Promote a culture of safety and manage project EHS performance, ensuring timely closure of corrective actions.

• Ensure adherence to safety regulations, client requirements, compliance with laws, prevailing wage standards, and accuracy in certified payroll.

• Maintain project documentation in an audit-ready state and manage quality records, inspection logs, punch lists, and final acceptance by the customer.

• Lead the gathering of lessons learned and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Create execution plans, facilitate kickoff meetings, track progress, and handle risks, issues, and recovery strategies.

• Conduct project reviews on a daily, weekly, and milestone basis.

• Develop and oversee project budgets, forecasts, and cost management strategies.

• Monitor expenses related to labor, equipment, cranes, subcontractors, travel, and materials.

• Manage invoicing processes, change orders, and opportunities for cost recovery.

• Act as the primary representative for clients and lead meetings to update customers on project status.

• Handle customer expectations, escalations, concerns, and recovery planning effectively.

• Coordinate with subcontractors, crane service providers, logistics vendors, and equipment suppliers.

• Assess vendor and contractor performance to ensure compliance.

• Oversee staffing, equipment readiness, site mobilization, tooling, crane logistics, outage planning, and tracking customer availability.

• Ensure all project elements are prepared prior to field execution.

• Foster the development of future project leaders while encouraging collaboration and ongoing improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or a related field; equivalent experience is also acceptable.

• At least 2 years of experience in wind energy, industrial construction, heavy lifting operations, field services, or comparable fields.

• Proven experience managing Major Component Upgrades, Blade projects, or similar large-scale field operations.

• Familiarity with crane operations, lift planning, rigging techniques, and site logistics.

• Experience in managing projects within environments that require prevailing wages.

• Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership abilities.

• Capability to juggle multiple priorities in a dynamic operational setting.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Smartsheet, and other project management software.

• PMP certification or equivalent project management education is preferred.

• Experience with major component exchanges in wind turbines is preferred.

• Background in blade repair or replacement projects is preferred.

• Knowledge of labor compliance and certified payroll processes is preferred.

• Experience managing subcontracted teams is preferred.

• Training in Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.

• Experience collaborating directly with utility-scale renewable energy clients is preferred.

• Must possess legal authorization to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screening may be required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Eligibility for discretionary annual bonuses.

• Comprehensive medical coverage.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach and a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• Participation in the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.

• Company contributions to retirement plans.

• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultations.

• Tuition reimbursement programs.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave benefits.

• Disability insurance.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays annually.

• Flexible time off policies.

• Opportunities for remote work.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Engaging and challenging career paths.