RePower Project Manger

RNWBL

• $100K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of project management experience in wind energy or renewable energy construction
  • Demonstrated experience managing civil scopes and permitting processes
  • Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, and cost control
  • Proficiency with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Procore)
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of accountability for repower projects from planning to close-out.
  • Develop and maintain integrated project schedules covering all key milestones.
  • Manage project budgets and track financial performance including change orders.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to align on project deliverables.
  • Manage civil engineering deliverables related to turbine repower.
  • Identify and manage all required permits to keep projects on schedule.
  • Oversee procurement and logistics of repower kits and ensure accurate inventory management.
  • Conduct site visits and lead meetings to provide status updates and address issues.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid holidays and vacation time
  • Career growth opportunities within Wind, Solar, and BESS sectors
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Continuous Professional Development Support
Full Job Description
About the role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the execution of wind turbine repower projects from pre-award
through close-out. This role owns the full project lifecycle in an EPC Lite model - driving civil engineering
coordination, civil construction scopes, permitting, procurement/parts logistics, and field construction management.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on PM who can manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, work directly with
subcontractors and engineering firms, and keep projects on schedule and on budget while maintaining a strong safety
culture

Project Leadership & Coordination

  • Serve as the primary point of accountability for assigned repower projects, from pre-construction planning through
    commissioning and close-out.
  • Develop and maintain integrated project schedules covering engineering, permitting, procurement, and construction milestones.
  • Manage project budgets, forecast costs, track change orders, and report on financial performance.
  • Coordinate internal teams and external partners (owners, OEMs, engineering firms, subcontractors) to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and deliverables.


Civil Engineering & Civil Scopes

  • Manage third-party civil engineering deliverables (foundation assessments, crane pad design, access road design,
    drainage, etc.) related to turbine repower requirements.
  • Review and coordinate engineering submittals, RFIs, and design changes with civil engineers and internal stakeholders.
  • Oversee civil construction scopes including roads, crane pads, laydown areas, and foundation. modifications/reinforcements as required by repower scope.
  • Ensure civil work meets site conditions, OEM requirements, and project specifications.


Permitting

  • Identify and manage all required permits (local, state, environmental, transportation/oversize load, etc.) for each project.
  • Coordinate with landowners, AHJs (authorities having jurisdiction), and regulatory agencies to secure approvals on schedule.
  • Track permit conditions and ensure ongoing compliance throughout construction.


Procurement & Parts Management

  • Manage procurement and logistics of repower kits, major components, and balance-of-plant materials.
  • Track lead times, delivery schedules, and coordinate with suppliers/OEMs to resolve parts shortages or delays.
  • Maintain accurate inventory and delivery documentation to support construction sequencing.


Construction Management

  • Oversee subcontractors and field crews to ensure safe, quality, on-schedule execution.
  • Conduct or coordinate regular site visits/inspections to monitor progress and address field issues.
  • Lead project meetings (internal, client, subcontractor) and provide clear, timely status reporting.
  • Manage punch lists, quality control, and turnover/commissioning documentation.


Safety & Compliance

  • Champion a strong safety culture on every project; ensure subcontractor compliance with site-specific safety plans.
  • Ensure all work complies with applicable codes, OEM technical requirements, and contractual obligations.


Preferred

  • Direct experience with wind turbine repower, repowering, or upgrade projects.
  • Familiarity with OEM repower kits (GE, Vestas, Siemens Gamesa, etc.)
  • Experience with civil design review (foundations, roads, crane pads)
  • OSHA 30 certification.
  • PMP certification or equivalent.


Physical Requirements & Work Environment

  • Ability to work at active construction sites, including exposure to outdoor conditions, heights, and heavy equipment
    areas.
  • Standard PPE compliance required on-site.
  • Combination of office/remote work and field travel.


Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent
    experience)
  • 5+ years of project management experience in wind energy, renewable energy construction, heavy civil, or utility-scale infrastructure
  • Demonstrated experience managing civil scopes, permitting processes, and construction subcontractors
  • Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, and cost control
  • Proficiency with project management and scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Procore, Primavera)
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to travel to project sites as needed (frequency varies by project load)
  • Valid driver's license


Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid holidays and vacation time
  • Career Growth Opportunities within Wind, Solar, and BESS sectors
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Continuous Professional Development Support


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