Project Professional I

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Vestas is a prominent wind turbine manufacturing business with key operations in the United States.

Project Professional I

The Project Professional I will support the management of wind turbine projects from start to finish. Assist with all project execution activities from the time contracts are secured to full operation of the project site and handover to service. Work closely with the project manager, contracts, logistics, engineering, construction site management and other support functions during project execution

Responsibilities:

• Assist Project Managers in initiating, planning, implementing controls and closing all activities associated with project completion
• Contribute to HSE efforts for an injury and incident free safety culture at the project site
• Assist in identifying all scope elements and is accountable for their timely delivery
• Assist Project Managers in project delivery within budget; identifies and exploits opportunities for cost savings
• Represent Vestas values and maintains high standards in performance and integrity
• Track customer deliverables and is responsible for insuring information is timely and accurate
• Support contractors and vendors
• Willingness to adopt and promote Vestas' principle of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil, mechanical or electrical engineering or related field
• Minimum 2 years wind industry or utility experience
• Familiarity with power generation language and key terminology
• Established performance in working in teams and meeting targets
• Ability to set and maintain budgets and resources
• Considerable commercial insight and understanding of financial impacts of decisions with respect to project budgets
• Ability to learn
• Ability to build solid customer relationships and negotiate with customers to resolve disputes and promote win-win solutions
• Experience in working with work groups across a global organization
• Effective change and conflict management. Decision-making skills that involve balanced risk taking
• Functions reasonably in a time-sensitive situation of rapid change and conflicting demands and is capable of integrating various priorities
• Notable PC computer skills (MS Office) mandatory, MS Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Primavera Project Management. SAP knowledge; ProCore or other construction related software.

Competencies:

• Advanced English communications skills (verbal, listening, written, meeting management, presentation)
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, climb stairs, hearing ability to use close range radios, visual acuity including depth perception, field of vision and the ability to distinguish between colors, ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl as needed, as well as hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Ability to climb ladders to heights of 60 to 100 meters
• Valid driver’s license, passport and ability to travel as needed to meet business goals 
• Regular and reliable attendance

What We Offer:

We offer a position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the top wind turbine producer. We value initiative, collaboration, responsibility, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a commitment to sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues that take care of each other.

• Attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry
• Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
• Generous Paid Time Off policies 
• Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)
• Tuition assistance

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DEIB Statement At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.  Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.  With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.  Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.  To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.