Technical Project Manager

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We are BLIX Consultancy, part of AFRY, and specialized in offshore and onshore wind energy projects. It is our mission to be at the forefront of the energy transition and we have already supported hundreds of renewable energy projects all over the world. 

Are you the Technical Project Manager who is able to manage a technical team of in-house and external experts on behalf of our customers? BLIX is currently seeking an experienced manager with knowledge of and experience with the management of the development, contracting and construction of offshore wind projects. The Technical Project Manager will be responsible for managing the technical packages (Wind Turbine Generators, Cables, Foundations and Electrical Infrastructure) in the development of offshore wind projects towards financial close.

The Technical Project Manager will be among the senior members of project team and will be part of the management team of the project. The TPM will take ownership for delivering the (technical) input for obtaining consents & permits and achieving grid connection, furthermore he will be supervising the design, contracting, construction and installation processes from the initiative phase, towards achieving ‘financial close’ up to and including the construction phase.

Is wind energy your passion and do you want to participate in attractive wind projects? Please read on and respond to this challenging position.

Expat

For a Technical Project Manager BLIX has job possibilities abroad. BLIX is working on international wind energy projects in Europe and Asia. Therefore, we encourage everyone who is looking for a position as Technical Project Manager, in employment (expat) or as a freelancer, to respond to this vacancy.

Application

Are you convinced that you want to be part of the BLIX team and participate in our projects? Then please send your resume with motivation to recruitment@blixconsultancy.com. If you first want to know more about how BLIX fits into your future, please visit our website or call Manon Dikhoff at +31 6 12680875.

Key Responsibilities

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  • Following up on the planning and execution of the engineering and procurement of the different components of the wind farm as carried out under the responsibility of the package managers in the project;
  • Ensure that all engineering and procurement activities are carried out within the requirements of the integral project;
  • Ensure that the interfaces between the packages are effectively managed;
  • Take proactive ownership of permitting and certification issues in relation to the technical scope and align with other workstreams in the project to timely secure 3rd party and/or certifying body approvals.
  • Take proactive ownership of QAQC and HSE topics in relation to the technical scope and align with other workstreams to assure that the suppliers and contractors are operating in compliance with the project QAQC and HSE and requirements.
  • Collaborating closely with PMO department in the project team on:
    • The control of spends against the approved project budget in close liaison with the project Cost Controller.
    • Ensuring that the activities as taken up in the technical packages comply with the overall timeline of the project.
    • The identification and reporting of risks and develop mitigation measures as part of the overall risk management process.
    • The identification and securing of optimizations for the project as a whole related to the technical scope, taking into account an holistic project approach.
  • The emphasis in the above tasks strongly depends on the phase of the project you are working on. In this role you report to the Project Director of BLIX or the Customer.

Requirements

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  • A bachelor or master degree in Technology (e.g. electrical engineering, aerospace, mechanical engineering, technical business administration);
  • Or you have comparable industry project management qualifications
  • At least 10 years of work experience as project manager, preferably with a minimum of 5 years in (offshore) wind, electricity generating technology or oil & gas development and construction projects.
  • Experience as a Package Manager in offshore wind projects is preferred; You are experienced with managing technical experts.
  • Knowledge of the engineering, procurement, construction and installation aspects of offshore wind farms including electrical scope (cables & substations), wind turbines and foundations;
  • A good understanding of the commercial aspects of offshore wind farms including specific knowledge of: contracts typically used (e.g. FIDIC), commonly accept commercial conditions and costs.;
  • Excellent English written and oral communication skills and are a good negotiator.
  • Experience with negotiating contracts
  • The ambitions to share your knowledge and to play an active role in BLIX projects.

You

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  • are independent and able to find your own way in complex projects;
  • are a team player;
  • have communicative skills, spoken and written, at least in the English language;
  • are proactive, enterprising and you look for solutions yourself;
  • are customer and result oriented.

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