Project Manager
FairWind
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Texas • United States
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About the role
- Overseeing the planning, execution, and performance of assigned operations and maintenance (O&M) projects.
- Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with FairWind and customer quality standards.
- Serving as a key liaison between internal teams, field resources, and customers while maintaining accountability for financial performance, workforce planning, and operational efficiency.
- Managing overall schedule, execution, and throughput of assigned maintenance projects.
- Monitoring and reporting project status, risks, change orders, issues, and improvement opportunities to the Program Manager.
- Overseeing maintenance tooling inventory, calibration compliance, and tooling requirements for awarded projects.
- Coordinating logistics, mobilization, and Maintenance Technician (MXT) evaluations in collaboration with the Resource Coordinator.
- Partnering with Resource Managers and Coordinators to ensure adequate staffing and technician utilization.
- Forecasting labor and resource needs; collaborating with recruiting to support workforce planning initiatives.
- Identifying training and development needs to support technician performance and career progression.
- Ensuring work quality meets or exceeds FairWind and customer expectations.
- Collaborating directly with customers to support ongoing operations and identify future business opportunities.
- Supporting bid preparation activities including cost estimates, labor planning, and project scope review.
- Administering first- and second-level disciplinary actions related to technician performance and conduct in coordination with HR as required.
- Participating in customer meetings (virtual and onsite) as required.
- Managing payroll-related activities including new job setup in Paylocity, timesheet review and approvals, discrepancy resolution, and maintenance of the Timesheet Issues List.
- Preparing manpower utilization reports and overseeing timesheet accuracy and compliance.
- Reviewing and submitting pay advance requests for approval.
- Serving as a point of contact for incoming calls from field personnel and customers.
- Maintaining documentation related to performance, corrective action, and project compliance.
- Ensuring adherence to company safety policies and all applicable regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience in maintenance, field services, or operations management considered.
- 3–7+ years of experience managing maintenance or field service teams.
- Demonstrated experience with project scheduling, workforce planning, and P&L accountability.
- Strong leadership, conflict resolution, and performance management skills.
- Effective communication skills across field, customer, and executive levels.
- Proficiency with payroll, timekeeping, and workforce management systems (Paylocity experience preferred).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
- Experience in wind, industrial, or heavy maintenance environments preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Exposure to large-scale renewable energy projects nationwide
- A collaborative, safety-first culture focused on operational excellence
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
project schedulingworkforce planningP&L accountabilitymaintenance managementperformance managementcost estimationlabor planningtooling inventory managementcalibration compliancetimesheet accuracy
Soft Skills
leadershipconflict resolutioneffective communicationaccountabilitycollaborationtraining and developmentcustomer relationship managementorganizational efficiencyproblem-solvingperformance evaluation