Operations Project Manager, Chicago/Illnois (m/f/d) Job Details | Nordex Group

Summary

Nordex Group is a global renewable energy company developing and delivering clean power plants. The Operations Project Manager leads execution readiness by coordinating key departments, tracking project readiness activities and KPIs, preparing construction teams, and supporting projects during execution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all the departments that are considered as primary activities in the value chain (Safety, Planning, Logistics, Material Management, Quality, Construction and Commissioning)
• Responsible for controlling and updating in a weekly basis the project execution readiness template by filling out the different task’s deadlines, progress and managing the alarms to control the deviations vs the baseline
• Responsible for controlling and updating the weekly/monthly execution readiness KPIs dashboard
• Responsible for performing the Execution Readiness tasks assigned to the Construction team until the site team is identified
• The Operations PM is the link between PMEPC and Nacelles and Blades GLFs to control the readiness of the main components. This task is carried out through PCT department that is represented in the execution readiness round table
• Offsite support to the projects in execution as needed
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards
• Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted
• Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment
• Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business or equivalent work experience
• 4+ years of equivalent work experience
• Requires familiarity with the full life cycle of power projects and business development
• Excellent written and oral communications skills with a proven track record in successful project planning
• Must possess a working understanding of cost accounting, budgeting, and contract implementation
• Excellent problem-solving/analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under limited supervision
• Knowledge of financial management
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers
• Proficient in MS Office applications (i.e. excel, word)
• Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver's license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards
• Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted
• Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment
• Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business or equivalent work experience
• 4+ years of equivalent work experience
• Requires familiarity with the full life cycle of power projects and business development
• Excellent written and oral communications skills with a proven track record in successful project planning
• Must possess a working understanding of cost accounting, budgeting, and contract implementation
• Excellent problem-solving/analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under limited supervision
• Knowledge of financial management
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers
• Proficient in MS Office applications (i.e. excel, word)
• Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver's license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards
• Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted
• Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment
• Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members

Benefits

• Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
• Medical & Pharmacy Insurance with multiple options to best meet your needs
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Student Debt Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental Leave
• Calm Subscription
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Accident Insurance
• Legal Plans
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance