Project Manager, Wind / Senior Project Manager, Wind

<p><strong>Project Manager, Wind / Senior Project Manager, Wind</strong></p> <p>Location: New York City Office/Remote </p> <p><strong>About Us</strong></p> <p>TerraForm Power (“TERP”), a platform company of Brookfield Renewable, attracts high-performing individuals who are driven to make an impact in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We offer unparalleled opportunity to lead and manage one of the largest renewable energy businesses with decades of history, while contributing to the global need for sustainable energy.</p> <p>We offer tremendous growth opportunity for individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset. The company is committed to employee development, encouraging curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning. You’ll be empowered to take initiative, contribute ideas, and grow your career within a supportive and ambitious organization.</p> <p><strong>Job Summary </strong></p> <p>Reporting to the Manager, Projects and Optimization the Project Manager coordinates, inspects and controls the work of engineering consultants, OEMs, and construction contractors contracted to perform projects at our existing Wind facilities in the US.  Although experience in Wind is the preferred expertise sought in this posting, project management of other renewable technologies is possible.  Travel (25% - 50%) will be required to effectively manage assigned projects. </p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ensure contractors, sub-contractors and their employees are complying with Terraform’s Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and requirements of the contract;</li> <li>Work with interdepartmental multi-disciplinary teams to achieve expected result;</li> <li>Prepare tendering documents, evaluate bid packages to ensure design adequacy and constructability;</li> <li>Negotiate supply and EPC agreements with the procurement and legal teams.</li> <li>Directly and indirectly, monitor construction activities to ensure design, specifications, and contracts are followed and that work is done according to scope, schedule and within budget;</li> <li>Participate in the development of project budgets and partner with cross-functional teams to build robust business cases that support strategic decision-making;</li> <li>Provide general direction for internal and external Construction Service professionals.</li> <li>Conduct general fieldwork, monitoring, coordination with other project teams, and local operations.</li> <li>Attend/conduct pre-bid and preconstruction meetings, documenting minutes;</li> <li>Prepare job planning documentation working closely with project stakeholders;</li> <li>Ensure inspection of all work in place to ensure that work performed is in accordance with the contract drawings, specifications, regulatory requirements and applicable codes;</li> <li>Prepare and submit construction reports, reporting on health & safety, environmental, and construction progress (scope, schedule, cost);</li> <li>Recommend corrective courses of action to management as issues arise;</li> <li>Implement changes in the work plan to improve efficiency in work practices.</li> <li>Assess the quality of the safety & environmental discussions and job plans;</li> <li>Conduct Safe Work Observations on medium and high risk work;</li> <li>Attend Contractor's Health, Safety and Environmental meetings;</li> <li>Track costs and provide monthly forecast per the contract including change orders;</li> <li>Conduct contractor post-work evaluations in the areas of health and safety, environmental, technical, project management and financial performance.</li> <li>Manage and/or participate in technical due diligence efforts;</li> <li>Support growth of the organization by supporting development and Merger & Acquisition activities as appropriate.</li> <li>Other duties as assigned;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Core knowledge of construction techniques, construction/project management, and contract negotiation and administration;</li> <li>Adequate knowledge to inspect in-progress construction work to ensuring compliance with the contract documents, specifications, permits, and drawings; </li> <li>Strong time management skills with the ability to organize, plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects;</li> <li>Good oral, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface and coordinate work on a daily basis with other disciplines and external organizations;</li> <li>Good negotiation skills with clients, contractors, and vendors; vendor management experience in Wind;</li> <li>Strong project management and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and with minimal daily supervision;</li> <li>A practical, adaptable, innovative, collaborative, and solution-focused approach to issues.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience preferred;</li> <li>Minimum of three (3) years of engineering/project management experience;</li> <li>Project Management Professional or similar Project Management certification is preferred;</li> <li>Experience/exposure in construction/operations of Wind is required; Solar, BESS, or power generation field is a plus;</li> <li>Field experience related to the hazards associated with the work;</li> <li>Experience in occupational health & safety and environmental regulations;</li> <li>Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products</li> </ul> <p>Compensation: $115,000- $130,000 USD, bonus eligible </p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>A note to Recruiting Agencies</strong>, TerraForm Power Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of TerraForm Power and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team.</span></p>

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