Wind Project Manager – Open to expats

About the job

Job Description

Job Title: Onshore Wind Project Manager

Job Level: Manager

Business Unit / Department: EPC / EPC Wind

Country: Japan, Tokyo – Open to expats

Reporting to: General Manager, EPC Onshore Wind

Position Summary

The Onshore Wind Project Manager will manage assigned onshore wind projects in Japan from start to finish — ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in line with agreed quality, safety, CAPEX, and DEVEX targets.

This role involves coordinating all internal teams and external stakeholders, including local communities and lenders, to achieve successful project completion. The position is based in Tokyo and will require travel to onshore wind sites across Japan. In addition, the Project Manager will support the General Manager in exploring new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contract Management

• Understand the contract structure and scope of responsibilities for each project.
• Apply strategic considerations in agreements such as TSA, LTSA, and BoP contracts.
• Manage contractual complexities with guidance from the legal team.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project information in the management system.
• Issue all contractually required documents (certificates, reports, NTPs, etc.) in a timely manner.

2. Schedule Management

• Develop detailed project schedules, mapping all activities needed for successful delivery.
• Track actual progress against planned milestones and address delays promptly.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to prevent schedule impacts and implement recovery plans when necessary.

3. Cost Management

• Prepare project cost and benefit estimates aligned with the schedule.
• Coordinate RFQ preparation with the Technical Service team.
• Define and monitor cash flow forecasts, incomes, and expenses.
• Collaborate with Legal and Finance to ensure contract terms align with cash flow and regulations.
• Produce financial reports and evaluate economic performance against expectations.

4. Risk & Opportunity Management

• Identify and assess potential risks, along with their likelihood and impact.
• Implement measures to reduce or eliminate risks.
• Identify opportunities and define conditions for achievement.

5. Technical Management

• Hold regular coordination meetings with technical teams and third parties.
• Ensure construction complies with the approved plan.
• Lead technical due diligence in cooperation with investment and technical teams for lender submissions.
• Support procurement on Class NK documentation.

6. Communication Management

• Establish communication protocols, templates, and reporting structures.
• Lead weekly and monthly site meetings with subcontractors and project teams.
• Share project progress, resolve open issues, and ensure alignment among stakeholders.

7. Stakeholder Management

• Monitor daily site activities and produce required reports with contractors.
• Report regularly to senior management.
• Resolve conflicts by leading discussions to reach fair and practical solutions.

8. Quality Management

• Define minimum quality standards with the Quality Department.
• Ensure technical teams deliver work that meets or exceeds agreed quality benchmarks.

9. Other Responsibilities

• Ensure project completion meets deadlines, budgets, and quality requirements.
• Raise CTRs (Commercial Task Requests) in collaboration with the Commercial team.
• Implement NDAs with suppliers related to EPC Wind.
• Support the General Manager and/or other Project Managers with additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 4 years’ experience in renewable energy project management.
• 4 years’ EPC experience.
• Strong understanding of project management principles (preferably PMP or IPMA Level C certified).
• Knowledge of wind energy and EPC processes.
• Japanese NOT required