Site Leadership Manager
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- Site Leadership Manager
- REQUISITION ID: 13819
- LOCATION: West Branch, IA, US, 52358
- Chicago, IL, US, 60606
- DEPARTMENT: Project Management (Site Management / Erection / I
Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters?
As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It’s the individual that defines the team. And it’s the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.
Position Summary
The role of Site Leadership Manager directly supports Nordex’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. As the Site Leadership Manager, you will provide leadership, direction, and operational oversight for the Site Management organization supporting wind farm construction projects across North America.
This role is responsible for ensuring projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contractual and quality requirements while developing and leading a high-performing team of Site Managers and Site Manager Assistants.
What You’ll Do
- Lead, coach, and develop Site Managers and Site Manager Assistants across North America.
- Establish field leadership standards, performance expectations, and succession planning initiatives.
- Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory safety requirements.
- Provide operational oversight for multiple wind farm construction projects during delivery, erection, commissioning, and project closeout phases.
- Monitor project performance related to safety, schedule, cost, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
- Support Site Managers in resolving complex construction, logistical, contractual, and technical challenges.
- Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Commissioning, and Service teams to ensure successful project execution.
- Manage staffing plans, project assignments, mobilization and demobilization activities across the project portfolio.
- Review site budgets, cost performance, forecasts, risks, and resource utilization.
- Support customer relationships and participate in executive-level project meetings.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives, lessons learned programs, and process standardization efforts across project sites.
- Ensure all site activities comply with Nordex QHSE standards and construction site requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Have
- Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent work experience will also be considered.
- Minimum 5 years of renewable energy, heavy civil construction, or related industry experience.
- Minimum 3 years of site management, construction leadership, or field operations leadership experience.
- Demonstrated success leading multiple projects and geographically dispersed teams.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
- Advanced knowledge of construction management, project execution, and field operations.
- Understanding of wind farm construction, turbine erection, and commissioning activities preferred.
- Strong customer relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
- Excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and project management software; SAP, ServiceNow, TeamCenter, Primavera P6, and/or MS Project experience preferred.
- PMP certification preferred.
- Wind industry experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 35% throughout the U.S. and Canada.
- Valid driver's license and passport required, with the ability to obtain work authorization in the U.S. and Canada.
- Ability to meet applicable physical requirements for site visits and construction environments.
- Driving is an essential function of the job.
- Must possess a full valid driver's license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy.
- This position will be subject to periodic driver's abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.
- Nordex places the highest priority on the safe operations of its business.
- As such, we are seeking a candidate who is committed to maintaining and promoting safety standards at all times.
- The ideal candidate must:
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
- Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
- Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
- Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.
- Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.
We believe our employees are our greatest assets at Nordex. In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable we offer you a total rewards program* designed to recognize and reward the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our team members. We are proud to offer a comprehensive package that aligns with our core values of Respect, Integrity, Colleagueship, and Ownership.
Financial Benefits
- Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
- Medical & Pharmacy Insuran ce with multiple options to best meet your needs
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
- Flex Spending Account (FSA)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Student Debt Repayment
- Tuition Reimbursement
Wellbeing, Family Planning, and Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Parental Leave
- Calm Subscription
- Gym Membership Reimbursement
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Plans
- Spot Pet Insurance
- Auto and Home Insurance
- And much more…
*Offers may vary by location and eligibility.
About the Nordex Group
The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40 years. With more than 57 GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40 markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400 employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.
We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex
We look forward to receiving your application! To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without a cover letter.
- Nearest Major Market: Cedar Rapids
- Nearest Secondary Market: Iowa City
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Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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