Project Technical Manager - Wind

Project Technical Manager - Wind

Scatec

Bucharest, Romania

Main Purpose of positin

Currently, we are looking for a Project Technical Manager – Wind to join our team. As our PTM Wind you will take technical ownership of onshore wind projects from pre-construction through to commissioning and technical handover. You will manage the interface between engineering, project management, supply chain, turbine suppliers, EPC contractors, lenders’ technical advisors, utilities and internal stakeholders.

This role requires a strong engineering and project management profile, with proven experience in onshore wind project development and EPC execution. The successful candidate will be expected to manage the technical delivery process, manage the turbine design and interface management process, support procurement and contracting, manage technical risks, and ensure successful grid connection in collaboration with our Grid Connection Manager, commissioning and handover.

Main responsibilities

• Review and approval of technical supply contracts, ensuring the wind plant is technically compliant with the PPA, Grid Code, project permits, licensing conditions, Scatec functional requirements, project programme and other critical project documents;
• Management and facilitation of the detailed design process for onshore wind projects, in accordance with the Scatec Operating System and project-specific requirements;
• Ensuring the project programme is realistic and accurately considers the detailed design timeline, wind turbine procurement, BoP procurement, transport and logistics, grid connection, commissioning, testing and local Grid Code compliance requirements;
• Ensure all technical parameters in the Project Documents (such as the functional requirements) are incorporated in the Final Project Design;
• Manage collaboration with wind turbine OEMs and ensure the turbine design process is aligned with project requirements, site constraints, warranties, guarantees and grid requirements;
• Manage and interface with EPC contractors, BoP contractors, utilities, grid operators, turbine suppliers, equipment suppliers and consultants to establish, negotiate and align all technical aspects of the project;
• Establish technical timelines and schedules based on the project schedule and contracts to ensure successful interconnection, commissioning, testing and Grid Code compliance;
• Take over onshore wind projects into execution and manage the technical delivery from construction start through commissioning, COD and technical handover;
• Follow up and coordinate engineering discussions with turbine OEMs, EPC contractors, BoP contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and utilities on all technical matters;
• Manage and assess design change requests, ensuring appropriate review and approval by the Lead Engineer and Project Manager;
• Assist Supply Chain with closing out and clarifying key supply contract schedules and technical requirements;
• Clarify and agree technical interfaces with the grid operator, utility, turbine supplier, EPC contractor and BoP contractor;
• Ensure all technical standards, specifications and project requirements are defined prior to the start of construction;
• Visit site on a regular basis to ensure construction is being implemented according to the approved design, project requirements, applicable standards and desired quality;
• Plan and manage technical resources, including internal engineering teams and external consultants, throughout execution to ensure resources are available as needed and notified in advance.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Electromechanical, Renewable Energy Engineering or similar engineering discipline;
• Master’s degree in Engineering or Project Management would be advantageous;
• 7+ years of engineering, project engineering or technical project management experience in renewable energy, power generation or infrastructure projects;
• Mandatory experience in onshore wind projects, preferably across development, pre-construction, EPC execution, commissioning and handover;
• Proven experience working on developer-side and/or EPC-side utility-scale renewable energy projects;
• Experience with EPC, BoP, turbine supply, O&M, Grid Connection, PPA and related project contracts;
• Experience managing detailed engineering, design reviews, technical clarifications, construction interfaces and commissioning readiness;
• Exposure to high-voltage networks, substations and grid connection processes;
• Experience with lender’s technical due diligence, owner’s engineer workstreams or employer’s technical advisor interfaces would be advantageous;
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, project reporting and technical documentation management;
• Experience with project planning tools such as MS Project or Primavera would be advantageous;
• Project Management certification would be advantageous;
• Able and willing to travel to project sites frequently.