Offshore Wind
Package Manager - WTG
Our client is seeking a Package Manager – Wind Turbines, to take Leadership of the Wind Turbine Package for an offshore renewables project, taking responsibility for all matters relating to the design, specification, supply, transport, installation and commissioning of the project’s wind turbines and associated ancillary packages. The work will begin with scoping the contract assessing existing market information and managing engagement with the supply chain and will then involve steering the package through the tender phase and into the negotiation of final contracts to support a positive Final Investment Decision (FID) for the project, and subsequent delivery of the package thereafter. The role will lead a package team including procurement specialists, engineers and wind analysts with the key objectives of obtaining an optimal technical and commercial arrangement that meets the objectives of the contracting strategy for the project, aligns with the permit, grid connection, project delivery strategy, financing strategy and overall business case of the project. Key Responsibilities
Overall responsibility for and ownership of and direction of all aspects of the Turbine Package (including WTG and WTIV and Marshalling facilities), including design, certification, supply, transport, installation and commissioning of same.
Ensuring that the Safety Family licence ‘if it’s not safe, we don’t do it’ is the guiding principle within the management of safety, health and the environment and integral to each project. Implement the SHE charter in conjunction with the project shareholders and the supply chain to provide a simple and effective reference point for the management of health and safety.
Development and delivery of the Wind Turbine contract package for the project, based upon the overall contracting strategy. This will include the comprehensive evaluation of options available and consideration of all emerging technology and other value improvement opportunities in order to support the development of a fully optimised Business Case.
Working with project leadership team to define the governance arrangements for the package based on the Large Capital Project Governance Framework and provide ongoing confidence that the package will support the project in meeting its phase objectives defined within the PDP and Business Case.
Working with the project leadership team to develop and refine the Project Execution Plan (PEP) which defines the management strategies to be implemented during the delivery of the project up to Gate 5.
Responsibility for defining and managing the budget for the Wind Turbine package and optimum resource plan for the package for each phase of the project, taking into account the requirement for dedicated and shared resources. The resource plan will be aligned with the overall project programme and PDP.
Responsibility for project programme tracking, risk management and coordination of all activities as they relate to the Turbine Package objectives.
Working as part of the project leadership team and with other package managers to enhance the contracting strategy for the project which will optimise supply chain opportunities, the Business Case and the project delivery strategy.
Working with Project Manager to ensure progress is being made on relevant Key Decisions, Interfaces and Risks, Contract Milestones and design activity in-line with the project programme. Reviewing the build sequence, construction strategy and commissioning plan for the project on a periodic basis to ensure that this is being fully optimised to achieve the key project milestones.
Management of the commissioning of all Turbine related assets to ensure that the forecast commissioning profile is optimised and availability of assets is maximised prior to the Commercial Operations Date (COD).
Acting as the Employers Representative on Turbine related construction Contracts and ensuring that Contract administration is being effectively managed.
Evaluating and negotiating Contractor claims, variations and where required settlement agreements, ensuring the best possible commercial terms are agreed for the project.
Requirements
Experience in complex, large scale multi-disciplinary project financed projects.
Ability to lead and motivate a team of multi-disciplined individuals, setting clear goals and objectives and measuring performance against them.
Substantial knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and practices
Substantial knowledge of commercial drivers for major infrastructure projects
Substantial Knowledge of Wind Turbine EPCI
Substantial knowledge of package management and procurement processes
Substantial knowledge of project risk management
Experience of leading package teams on a variety of development projects
Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline.
Demonstrates good project management expertise and understanding of major projects delivery especially contracting strategy and planning, cost, risk, quality and commercial management.
Ability to challenge project teams and key stakeholders to ensure robust project performance.
Ability to communicate at all levels in the organisation and to key stakeholders out with the organisation.
Ability to clearly present key messages at senior levels, externally and internally.
Ability to demonstrate effective leadership skills.
Ability to manage and perform within a culture of high uncertainty and rapid change.
Ability to represent our client and the project externally.
Well-developed negotiation skills including engaging, influencing and developing effective relationships.
Good motivator and communicator.
Skilled in coaching and mentoring junior staff and supporting staff development through providing guidance and advice and helping identify training requirements for team members.
