Senior Project Manager

Nordex Group

. Lead end-to-end execution of large, complex, strategically important wind projects in the United States and Canada .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeCanadaSenior💰 CA$120,000 - CA$150,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing large-scale wind projects, ensuring compliance with HSE and quality standards, and leading cross-functional teams. Proficient in project governance, financial forecasting, and risk mitigation strategies.

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Wind Project ManagementProject Execution GovernanceFinancial ForecastingRisk MitigationCustomer Interface Management

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Hard Skills

Project ControlsContract AdministrationChange ManagementInstallation PlanningCommissioningLogistics ManagementQuality AssuranceOperational PlanningRegulatory ComplianceProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

MentoringLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationNegotiation

Tools & Technologies

ServiceNowPM ToolsDigital Project EnvironmentsTeamsUpvise

Industry Keywords

Renewable EnergyUtility-Scale WindConstruction ManagementInfrastructure ProjectsEnergy Sector

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end execution of large, complex, strategically important wind projects in the United States and Canada
Lead project execution governance from Sales-to-PM handover through installation, commissioning, customer handover, and PM-to-Service handover
Own integrated project performance across HSE, quality, schedule, cost, margin, cash collection, contract compliance, customer satisfaction, and risk mitigation
Serve as primary customer interface with customer executives, construction leadership, owners’ engineers, contractors, and Nordex leadership
Establish and maintain project controls, schedules, critical-path tracking, risk registers, forecasts, change control, claims strategy, cash collection plans, and documentation governance
Lead project forecast reviews covering commercial changes, risks, opportunities, liquidated damages, contingencies, cash collection, tax/VAT, and cost assignment
Partner with Commercial Project Management, Legal/Contracts, Sourcing, and Finance on contractual obligations, change orders, claims, extensions, invoicing, payments, subcontractor positions, and dispute resolution
Coordinate execution readiness, including team structure, resources, site and construction readiness, logistics, materials, contractors, cranes, installation planning, quality plans, and systems setup
Coordinate technical solutions with Engineering and global functions; escalate design, grid, commissioning, SCADA, quality, and technical issues
Manage operational plans, delay reporting, recovery planning, and threats to project milestones
Ensure compliance with Nordex QHSE policies, statutory requirements, quality plans, ServiceNow/NCR processes, customer requirements, and regulatory or contractual obligations
Stop or prohibit work when immediate HSE risks or improper component handling are identified; ensure hazard, incident, and corrective-action closure
Lead escalation of project deviations using structured problem-solving and impact analysis
Coordinate project documentation and digital project environments, including Teams, PM tools, schedules, Upvise/database inputs, contract summaries, lessons learned, handover documents, punch lists, and commissioning records
Support negotiation strategy with contractors, subcontractors, engineering, construction, transportation, cranes, and logistics providers
Mentor Project Managers, Site Managers, PQM, PMOps, LPM, TPMs, and project team members
Travel to project sites, customer offices, contractor locations, and Nordex offices as required
Provide temporary Project Manager coverage for critical projects or absences

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or related discipline required; equivalent extensive industry experience may be considered
10+ years of relevant experience managing complex energy, infrastructure, industrial, or large-scale construction projects
Preference for candidates having 15-20 years and substantial utility-scale wind execution experience in the United States and/or Canada
Minimum 8+ years in wind project management, wind construction, project operations, installation, logistics, commissioning, or comparable renewable-energy project execution leadership
Proven track record managing multiple large-scale projects or a portfolio of major project workstreams, including customer governance, contractor management, contract administration, financial forecasting, claims/change management, and execution recovery
Prior experience interacting successfully with customer executives, developers, owners’ engineers, construction management teams, senior internal leadership, and global functional stakeholders
Experience in mentoring or leading project managers and cross-functional project teams is strongly preferred
Must be able to work in Canada with no Company sponsorship and have the ability to travel to the US for training
Ability to successfully complete all Canadian regulatory laws surrounding pre-employment screening requirements
Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under the auto insurance policy
Must demonstrate understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures
Must speak and understand English fluently
Must properly use applicable safety equipment, including eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats

Benefits

Comp & perks

Basic Life and AD&D
Dependent Life
Optional Life & Spousal Optional Life
Optional AD&D
Weekly Indemnity
Long Term Disability
Extended Health Care
Dental Care
RRSP Match - up to $5k based upon what you contribute
Up to a 15% bonus
Opportunity to contribute to sustainable energy and international/intercultural cooperation