Site Leadership Manager; m​/f​/d

Position: Site Leadership Manager (m/f/d)
Location: West Branch

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters?

As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It’s the individual that defines the team. And it’s the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.

POSITION SUMMARY: The role of Site Leadership Manager directly supports Nordex’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. As the Site Leadership Manager, you will provide leadership, direction, and operational oversight for the Site Management organization supporting wind farm construction projects across North America. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contractual and quality requirements while developing and leading a high-performing team of Site Managers and Site Manager Assistants.

WHAT YOU’LL DOLead, coach, and develop Site Managers and Site Manager Assistants across North America.

Establish field leadership standards, performance expectations, and succession planning initiatives.

Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory safety requirements.

Provide operational oversight for multiple wind farm construction projects during delivery, erection, commissioning, and project closeout phases.

Monitor project performance related to safety, schedule, cost, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

Support Site Managers in resolving complex construction, logistical, contractual, and technical challenges.

Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Commissioning, and Service teams to ensure successful project execution.

Manage staffing plans, project assignments, mobilization and demobilization activities across the project portfolio.

Review site budgets, cost performance, forecasts, risks, and resource utilization.

Support customer relationships and participate in executive-level project meetings.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives, lessons learned programs, and process standardization efforts across project sites.

Ensure all site activities comply with Nordex QHSE standards and construction site requirements.

Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU HAVE Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent work experience will also be considered.

Minimum 5 years of renewable energy, heavy civil construction, or related industry experience.

Minimum 3 years of site management, construction leadership, or field operations leadership experience.

Demonstrated success leading multiple projects and geographically dispersed teams.

Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.

Advanced knowledge of construction management, project execution, and field operations.

Understanding of wind farm construction, turbine erection, and commissioning activities preferred.

Strong customer relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Strong commercial and contractual awareness.

Excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Experience with Microsoft Office and project management software; SAP, Service Now, Team Center, Primavera P6, and/or MS Project experience preferred.

PMP certification preferred.

Wind industry experience strongly preferred.

Ability to travel up to 35% throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Valid driver's license and passport required, with the ability to obtain work authorization in the U.S. and Canada.

Ability to meet applicable physical…