Installation Manager

Job Description

Do you want to gain experience with an international team at one of the key companies in the Wind Power Industry? This job is for you! Join Vestas as an Installation Manager!

The Installation Department East is responsible for the installation and commissioning of all wind farm projects, from start to completion, within our East Cluster, which includes Romania, Ukraine, Croatia, and other countries where business is developing.

Based in Bucharest, Romania, the Installation Manager will oversee a team of site supervisors, lead site supervisors, and site managers who supervise the on-site activities performed by our subcontractors. These activities include transportation, deliveries, lifting operations, mechanical completion, and commissioning. In collaboration with project managers, the Installation Manager is responsible for delivering projects according to Vestas' standards in terms of safety, quality, budget, and planning. The role also involves close coordination with the planning, transport, and other departments to ensure each wind farm achieves the highest energy yield within the client's specifications

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Installation and Commissioning MED, key tasks include:

• Ensuring that Vestas health and safety procedures are followed, and quality standards are met
• Ensuring adherence to project schedules and plans
• Supervising the delivery, construction, and commissioning of wind farm projects within budget and time constraints, while meeting quality and contractual obligations
• Supervising work carried out by subcontractors
• Managing installation activities across the Cluster in accordance with the budget
• Ensuring alignment of the organization with company values
• Maintaining solid customer relations

Qualifications

• A master’s degree or similar qualification in business or another relevant field
• At least 5 years of experience as a project manager, site manager, or team manager in operations, with an emphasis on multinational environments
• Fluency in Romanian and English (both spoken and written)
• Experience with IT and software packages, including Primavera Project Planner
• Extensive experience directing large projects
• Experience supervising and coordinating teams
• PMI/PMP/IPMA/Prince-2 certification is a plus

Competencies

• Project management, contract management, and financial understanding with a business-oriented mindset
• Leadership, problem-solving, negotiation and argumentation skills
• A high commitment to maintaining a safe working environment and managing crises
• Solid organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and focus under stressful situations

What We Offer

We offer a rewarding role in a motivated, international environment. You will be part of a fast-growing team within the wind energy sector. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we focus on developing both personal and professional skills. In return, we expect you to maintain professionalism and contribute effectively.

Additional Information

This position is based in Bucharest.