Manager

Wärtsilä

$110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related discipline
  • 7+ years in construction, commissioning, project execution, or related industries
  • 3+ years of experience in people leadership, coaching, and performance development
  • Proven experience in workforce planning and resource management
  • Strong understanding of construction and commissioning within power generation or energy sectors
  • Familiarity with recruiting and talent development processes

Responsibilities

  • Develop construction and commissioning resource hub in the US
  • Lead a team of construction and commissioning professionals
  • Manage workforce planning and resource allocation for project delivery
  • Conduct line management, coaching, and employee development
  • Support onboarding and planning for site mobilization
  • Coordinate travel, work authorization, and compliance for assignments
  • Collaborate with project management to meet staffing needs
  • Drive competency development and succession planning
  • Promote safety culture and compliance with QEHS standards
  • Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives
  • Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a global, multicultural environment
  • Contribute to complex energy projects
  • Focus on professional development and team growth
  • Engage in continuous improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
Site Resource Manager, Network USA

Wärtsilä Energy is leading the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our customers unlock the value of energy transition by optimizing their energy systems and future-proofing their assets.

We are now looking for a Site Resource Manager, Network USA to join our North America team. In this role, you will lead a team of site professionals supporting the successful delivery of power generation projects worldwide. You will play a key role in resource planning, people leadership, safety, competence development, and operational excellence while collaborating closely with project management and delivery teams.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a global, multicultural environment and contribute to the successful execution of complex energy projects.

What will you be doing?

As Site Resource Manager, Network USA, your responsibilities will include:
  • Develop Wartsila's construction and commissioning services resource hub in the US.
  • Leading a team of construction and commissioning professionals.
  • Managing workforce planning, resource allocation, and utilization to support project delivery objectives.
  • Performing line management responsibilities, including coaching, performance management, and employee development.
  • Supporting onboarding, site mobilization, and assignment planning for team members.
  • Coordinating travel, work authorization, visa, and compliance requirements for international assignments.
  • Collaborating with project management and delivery teams to ensure project staffing needs are met.
  • Driving technical competency development and succession planning within the team.
  • Supporting recruitment activities and workforce growth initiatives.
  • Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with Wärtsilä QEHS standards.
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence across the organization.
  • Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
  • Living Wärtsilä's values and promoting collaboration, accountability, and customer success.


To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.


Experience
  • 7+ years of experience in construction, commissioning, project execution, field services, power generation, energy, industrial, or related industries.
  • 3+ years of people leadership experience, including team management, coaching, and performance development.
  • Experience in workforce planning, resource management, and capacity allocation.
  • Strong understanding of construction and commissioning activities within power generation, EPC, industrial, or energy projects.
  • Experience supporting global or multi-site project organizations is considered an advantage.
  • Experience with recruiting, talent development, and succession planning.


Technical Skills
  • Familiarity with project execution and resource planning methodologies.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
  • Experience working with ERP, project management, or resource management systems such as SAP, Salesforce, Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar tools is advantageous.
  • Knowledge of HSSE standards and safe work practices in industrial environments.


Personal Qualities

You will thrive in this role if you are:
  • A collaborative and people-focused leader.
  • Highly organized with strong prioritization skills.
  • Capable of managing multiple activities in a fast-paced environment.
  • An effective communicator who builds trust across functions and cultures.
  • Solution-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proactive, resilient, and adaptable to changing business needs.
  • Passionate about developing people and fostering an inclusive team culture.


Additional Information
  • Preferred locations: Houston, Texas or Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • Travel requirement: Approximately 10%, including occasional domestic and international travel for training, onboarding, internal meetings, and business needs.
  • Fluent written and spoken English required.


Last application date: 29/09/2026

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