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Vestas is a prominent wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States.

Project Controls Lead, Offshore

The Offshore Project Controls Lead is responsible for establishing a project controls system (planning and cost control) to support the Senior Project Manager decision-making process for Vestas offshore wind projects under construction in the United States. The position is responsible for liaising with the customer, project team, finance department, and senior management.

Responsibilities:

• As a Subject Matter Expert on Project Controls, responsible to work closely with the Project Controls Department Head and Vice President, Offshore Customer Project Execution to establish a robust Offshore Project Controls system for the seamless execution of the first offshore projects in the US.
• Prepare and issue the cost, scheduling, and progress measurement procedures, guidelines and reporting templates to be used as a standard for all offshore projects.
• Instill a progress-based schedule and cost management / reporting philosophy within the Offshore Customer Project Execution business unit
• Promote continuous improvements within the function using the lessons learned from the project to define the framework to apply to all future offshore projects.
• Prepare all Project Control deliverables (cost report, revenue forecast, Primavera project schedule, 30-days look ahead, progress report, manhours report, etc), collecting actual data, evaluating forecast, and monitoring any deviation compared with the baseline schedule or initial budget.
• Translate real time data into valuable information to decision makers on issues of schedule, revenue recognition, cost, risk, contingency and others.
• Regularly identify, prioritize, escalate, and mitigate construction portfolio risks to further enhance overall P&L performance
• Collaborate with external departments to develop robust communication, streamlined processes as well as promote the value of Project Controls
• Serve as a liaison between Offshore Customer Project Execution and Supply Chain/Transportation teams to control risks stemming from production, delivery, and inventory of components impacting their project.se collaboration with the Performance Management Office to deliver reports and trend analysis focused on P&L performance to various stakeholders
• Provide Project Management team with analysis and recommendations to mitigate identified risks to the project by running simulations and assessing impact of actions taken.
• Liaise with the customer ensuring that all deliverables are issued timely and as per the contractual requirements.

• Bachelors' degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Business Administration or other related field or equivalent relevant experience.
• 7 - 10+ years experience in project controls, including planning/scheduling, cost management, contract management, and change management.
• Experience with large scale projects delivery (large construction projects, an international environment and/or offshore wind or energy industry).
• Current systems skills including Primavera P6, MS Office Suite, SAP and BI
• Ability to operate adequately in a significant, ever-growing environment
• Creative and able to stay professional in a time-sensitive setting with the ability to manage varying situations and work in ambiguous circumstances
• Highly organized and able to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Technical capabilities and good at gathering and sharing information
• Effective cooperation and communication initiative, including advanced written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work alone and with minimal supervision
• Thorough attention to details
• Maintain high standards of ethical conduct and integrity

• English communications skills (verbal, active listening, written, meeting management, presentation)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and SAP)
• Ability to implement processes to efficiently conduct required administrative tasks
• Ability to regularly participate in a cross-functional team
• Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to negotiate across organizational boundaries with a solid focus on working with and understanding different cultures
• Work location Brooklyn, NY or Boston, MA
• Ability to travel to other offshore sites for training and onboarding for periods at a time will be required.

• Attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry
• Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
• Generous Paid Time Off policies
• Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)
• Tuition assistance