Regional Project Manager (Factories, Offices)

Responsible for delivering Office and Factory Services projects to support Vestas business needs by understanding stakeholder requirements, managing design consultants, procuring contractors, and managing the appraisal, permitting, construction and closeout phases.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the construction phase by managing the safety, quality, schedule, budget, scope, and production impact of the process. On time and on budget execution is critical.
• Ensure that all Office and Factory Services projects are in compliance with local jurisdiction (i.e. environmental compliance, hazardous materials, building department and land use)

Build strong working relationships with stakeholders, user groups, consultants, and contractors by consistently showing integrity, technical understanding, and effective communication, which supports internal customer loyalty.

Learn to understand local jurisdiction and local officials to support valuable outcomes for real estate planning

• Responsible to thoroughly understand the factory processes and how construction project can positively or negatively impact each phase of that process

Turn stakeholder requirements into construction documents by applying wide-ranging experience and technical skill to identify the most effective solution.

• Align with global resources to ensure Vestas best practices are utilized
• Introduce creativity and innovation into the delivery process to improve budget and schedule performance.
• Provide rough order of magnitude estimates of budget and schedule.
• Strategic selection of vendors in partnership with procurement when possible. Execute RFQs ensuring multiple bids are evaluated and best vendor selected
• Support and promote EHS efforts and serve as ambassador for an injury and incident free safety culture at the project site.
• Expected to collaborate on projects and delivery process from both local and international perspective

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and other software programs
• Proficiency in SAP, Ariba, Primavera, MS project, and other project and scheduling software
• Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly and in technical and non-technical terms in English and Spanish
• Ability to work flexible hours with variety of cultures (coordinating with various time zones)
• Financial understanding and budget responsibility
• Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to effectively participate in a cross functional team that may include internal, external, domestic and international stakeholders
• Ability to travel to job sites as needed
• Ability to travel internationally as needed

Ability to work with minimal supervision in a remote environment

• Ability to see, hear, touch and smell

COMPETENCIES

• Bachelors Degree (Engineering, Business, Construction management, Architecture)
• 5-8 years of practical, on-site project management experience, such as work at a construction site

Previous experience in industrial or manufacturing environments

• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Stakeholder centric mindset
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Project
• Financial understanding and budget responsibility
• Project management Certification (PMP, APM, CPM)
• Agile Methodology (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally

WHAT WE OFFER

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job may require frequent travel to customer meetings or project sites; primarily standard office environment

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DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.

Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.

With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.

Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.

To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.