Wind PMC Team Leader

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a highly experienced Wind Site Team Leader to provide day-to-day PMC oversight of utility-scale wind package delivery, including Wind Turbine Generators (WTG), Balance of Plant (BoP), Underground Shared Services (USS), and associated infrastructure. The role will coordinate multidisciplinary site teams and interface with EPC contractors, OEMs, and client representatives to ensure safe, timely, and quality execution through construction, commissioning, and handover.

The position serves as the primary package-level coordination lead, managing progress, risks, constraints, readiness activities, and stakeholder interfaces while supporting programme governance and client reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Site Leadership

• Lead and coordinate PMC site activities across all wind package workstreams.
• Manage deployment and priorities of PMC discipline engineers and construction management resources.
• Monitor EPC contractor and OEM performance against approved schedules, quality requirements, and contractual commitments.
• Support achievement of project milestones, energization targets, and commissioning objectives.

Interface & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate interfaces among EPC contractors, OEMs, consultants, utility organizations, and client representatives.
• Manage package-level coordination for roads, foundations, turbine erection, electrical works, commissioning, and HOTO activities.
• Escalate critical issues and facilitate resolution of multidisciplinary challenges impacting project delivery.

Schedule, Risk & Performance Management

• Review contractor schedules, milestone forecasts, recovery plans, and resource deployment strategies.
• Monitor progress against project baselines and identify schedule risks and constraints.
• Maintain visibility of package risks and recovery actions.
• Validate package status reporting and readiness assessments for programme governance.

Quality, HSE & Commissioning Readiness

• Monitor quality, safety, environmental, and operational readiness performance.
• Support commissioning planning, testing activities, and turbine readiness reviews.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented for significant quality and HSE issues.
• Drive closure of punch-list items and readiness constraints affecting commercial operation.

Reporting & Client Support

• Consolidate site observations, risks, technical issues, and recommendations into management reports.
• Prepare package status reports, escalation papers, and readiness recommendations.
• Support governance reviews and client-facing project meetings.
• Provide regular updates on project performance and critical decision points.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of experience in renewable energy, wind energy, power generation, or major infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing utility-scale wind projects through construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Experience working within PMC, EPC, Owner's Engineer, or large programme delivery environments.
• Proven track record in stakeholder management and multidisciplinary project coordination.

Additional Information

• Professional certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-SP, or equivalent.
• Experience on large-scale renewable energy programmes involving wind, solar, BESS, and grid infrastructure.
• Familiarity with international HSE, quality, and project governance standards.

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About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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