General Project Manager, installation

ENERCON is seeking a General Project Manager (GPM) to join its team responsible for wind farm installation. Under the direct supervision of the Project Management Director, the GPM will oversee the full lifecycle of wind farm installation projects across Canada, from initial planning through final delivery, ensuring compliance with ENERCON's high standards of quality, safety, scheduling, and budget management.

The ideal candidate is an experienced project leader with a strong engineering background and hands-on experience with large-scale industrial or renewable energy projects. The role requires close collaboration with clients, subcontractors, internal teams, as well as ENERCON's headquarters in Germany.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Manage all wind farm installation projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and quality assurance.
• Lead, motivate, and support multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives.
• Set projects up for success by developing detailed plans, anticipating challenges, and responding promptly to issues.

Stakeholder Relations, Communication & Reporting

• Coordinate all project stakeholders across Canada: clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Ensure clear and consistent communication with leadership and clients to define expectations and maintain alignment.
• Produce regular, detailed reports on progress, timelines, and risks.

Technical Supervision & Subcontractor Management

• Supervise subcontractors and consultants to ensure work quality, adherence to specifications, and budget compliance.
• Work closely with ENERCON's technical, planning, and strategic teams in Germany.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Implement, apply, and enforce project‑specific health and safety guidelines.
• Ensure that all activities comply with ENERCON standards and regional regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• University degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, civil, or related field).
• Member of the OIQ (asset).
• Minimum of 10 years of project management experience.
• Experience in the wind industry, renewable energy, construction, or a similar industrial environment.
• Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written.(French is required as the normal and customary language of work in Québec. English is essential due to project execution across Canada and frequent interactions with our international teams, including those in Germany.)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead management meetings and present to various stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial, analytical, and problem‑solving mindset.
• Strong leadership and team‑mobilization capabilities.
• Rigorous, detail‑oriented, and strong work ethic.
• Availability to travel approximately 15% of the time across Canada, with occasional travel to ENERCON's headquarters in Germany.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, and SAP.
• PMP certification (asset).
• ASP Construction safety card (asset).
• Valid driver's licence.

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive insurance coverage starting Day 1
• Group RRSP with ENERCON contribution up to 4%

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible schedule (Monday to Friday, 40 hours/week)
• 3 to 4 weeks of vacation from the first year (based on experience)
• 5 personal emergency days per year

Culture & Environment

• Human-centered company culture focused on safety first, innovation, collaboration, and sustainability
• Join a proactive, dedicated, and passionate team