Assistant Construction Manager

  • Vestas American Wind Technology Inc.
  • Grove City, Ohio
  • Full Time
Location: This is a 100% travel position, as it is project-based.

Responsible for the overall leadership, management, and personnel, equipment and subcontractors required to install wind turbine generator facilities. The Construction Manager will effectively fulfill key objectives & performance in the areas of safety & behavior, execution excellence, team alignment/engagement/motivation, customer loyalty, and financial performance. They will Maintain a highly effective team that is focused on continuous improvement and delivering high-level results. Success is measured against Key Performance Indicators, organizational objectives/initiatives, team motivation/performance, and meeting customer commitments.

Responsibilities:

* Implement safety practices and protocol at the site level in alignment with organizational standards

* Ensure safety procedures are followed and work site is safe for all employees, customers, subcontractors and the public.

* Promote the journey to an incident, injury and illness free culture and environment; maintain close partnership with the Health, Safety and Environment department

* Monitor project schedule, ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met

* Establish and maintain highly effective relationships with the customer, BOP Contractor, and internal partners; pursue "ambassador" status with their customer(s) and a site that is focused on customer loyalty excellence

* Understand the wind turbine technology including how to install, commission and operate a wind turbine in order to create efficient cost-effective team models that enhance customer satisfaction

* Responsible for developing and implementing the project execution budget including operational efficiency (lowers cost/MWH)

* Establish the most effective and efficient staffing model to meet operational objectives

* Manage costs that impact the bottom line; implement initiatives that improve efficiency and effectiveness; responsible for liquidated damages mitigation

* Ensure site data is updated and processed in a timely manner in the appropriate information systems for reporting and tracking purposes including summary of construction progress

* Responsible for accurate documentation for billing and providing support for efficient accounts receivable

* Inspect work during construction to ensure compliance with plans and specifications to ensure quality standards are met.

* Responsible for the management, effectiveness and efficiency of site assets (vehicles, equipment, tools, office, etc.)

* Represent Vestas core values and champion high standards of performance

* Coach, mentor and develop Assistant Construction Managers, Lead Technicians, Field Support Coordinators, QSE Professionals, and Technicians; Anticipate, monitor and meet the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate manner. Demonstrate a personal commitment to identify customers' apparent and underlying needs and continually seeks to provide the highest quality service and product to all customers

* Communicate Vestas' vision in ways that gain the support of others; mentor, motivate and guide others toward goals

* Adjust planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment

* Accept responsibility for own actions and decisions and demonstrate commitment to accomplish work in an ethical, efficient and cost-effective manner

* Responsible for understanding and fulfilling Vestas contractual responsibilities and deliverables

Qualifications

Essential Functions:

* Ability to Travel and work directly from a construction site

* Ability to communicate effectively in English.

* Regular and reliable attendance

* Ability to interact frequently with others in a professional, cour
Job ID: 481956119
Originally Posted on: 6/19/2025

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