Operations Project Manager

Nordex Group

Operations Project Manager coordinating project execution readiness for clean power plants at Nordex. Leading process across departments and ensuring safety compliance during project lifecycle.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $108,000 - $122,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate all the departments that are considered as primary activities in the value chain (Safety, Planning, Logistics, Material Management, Quality, Construction and Commissioning).
Responsible for controlling and updating in a weekly basis the project execution readiness template by filling out the different task’s deadlines, progress and managing the alarms to control the deviations vs the baseline.
Responsible for controlling and updating the weekly/monthly execution readiness KPIs dashboard.
Responsible for performing the Execution Readiness tasks assigned to the Construction team until the site team is identified.
The Operations PM is the link between PMEPC and Nacelles and Blades GLFs to control the readiness of the main components.
This task is carried out through PCT department that is represented in the execution readiness round table.
Offsite support to the projects in execution as needed.
Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business or equivalent work experience
4+ years of equivalent work experience
Requires familiarity with the full life cycle of power projects and business development
Excellent written and oral communications skills with a proven track record in successful project planning
Must possess a working understanding of cost accounting, budgeting, and contract implementation
Excellent problem-solving/analytical skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under limited supervision
Knowledge of financial management
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers.
Proficient in MS Office applications (i.e. excel, word)
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
Medical & Pharmacy Insurance 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

project execution readinessKPI dashboard managementcost accountingbudgetingcontract implementationfinancial managementproject planninganalytical skillsnegotiation skills

Soft Skills

excellent written communicationexcellent oral communicationproblem-solving skillsability to work under limited supervisionability to work in a fast-paced environmentability to present information effectively

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineeringBachelor’s degree in Business