--- title: Wind Construction Project Manager at Pattern Energy description: Pattern Energy is hiring for the Wind Construction Project Manager role in Houston, TX. Hybrid role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/wind-construction-project-manager-at-pattern-energy-01a16f82-0b50-7c17-b516-1fbb97733818 date: 2026-11-13T11:20:43Z og_description: Join Pattern Energy as Wind Construction Project Manager in Houston, TX. Pays $103K–$138K per year. Hybrid role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/nbw2p7.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Pattern Energy | | **Location** | Chicago, IL (Hybrid) | | **Salary** | $103K/yr - $138K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 23, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Pattern Energy sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 2 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Pattern Energy. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $140,000 – $180,000 a year (median $158,000). ## Description ## Overview **COMPANY OVERVIEW** Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises. Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 46 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers. ## Responsibilities **JOB PURPOSE** The Wind Construction Project Manager leads the execution of wind construction projects from handoff by the pre-construction team through commissioning. This role is accountable for delivering assigned projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with Pattern’s safety and quality standards, contractual requirements, permits, and technical specifications. **KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES** - Lead execution of utility-scale wind construction projects, including management of EPC and turbine supply agreements and oversight of the owner’s construction management team. - Ensure work is completed in compliance with project contracts, schedules, budgets, permits, safety requirements, quality standards, and technical specifications. - Identify, assess, and manage project risks; develop mitigation and recovery plans; issue appropriate notices; and escalate material concerns to Pattern leadership. - Administer major construction contracts, evaluate contractor claims and change requests, and maintain documentation needed to support commercial decisions. - Monitor contractor performance against the project schedule, budget, and contractual obligations and recommend corrective or contractual action when necessary. - Coordinate with internal teams, including Environmental, Health and Safety, Permitting, Land, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Operations, to transition projects from late-stage pre-construction through early operations. - Coordinate with external contractors, consultants, original equipment manufacturers, lenders, landowners, and government agencies to resolve issues and maintain project progress. - Provide day-to-day direction for site activities, engage technical subject matter experts as needed, and make risk-informed decisions consistent with delegated authority. - Select and manage owner’s engineers, specialty contractors, and other members of the owner’s site team. ## Qualifications **Educational Requirements** - Bachelor’s degree or diploma in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline. - Candidates without the stated formal education may be considered with at least 10 years of relevant construction experience and demonstrated competency for the role. **Required Work Experience** - At least six years of progressive experience in construction and project management, including accountability for project financial performance. - Experience in the power generation industry is required; utility-scale wind construction experience is strongly preferred. - Demonstrated success leading multimillion-dollar construction projects on schedule and within budget. - Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, contracts, contractors, and complex stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment. - Strong understanding of construction contract concepts, project controls, and basic engineering principles. - Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, problem-solving, and risk-based decision-making skills. - Ability to use project management and other industry-standard technology and software. - Ability to perform effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities in a highly dynamic environment. **Additional Requirements** - Experience working for a project owner, preferably with at least three years in owner-side construction management and two years in a project management role. - Field construction experience is preferred. - Ability to travel approximately 25–50% annually, primarily within North America, to support active projects. - Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary internal teams and with external contractors and stakeholders. The expected starting pay range for this role is $103,000 USD - $138,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses. **PATTERN ENERGY GROUP LP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER#LI-JH1 #LI-Hybrid** ## Skills - Project Management - Construction - Stakeholder Management - Decision Making - Project Controls - Performance Analysis - Quality Standards - Problem Solving - Power Generation - Technical Writing - Turbines - Workplace Safety - Leadership - Permitting - Construction Management - Communication - Budgeting - Trading Support ## Benefits - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans - Other Retirement and Savings ## Related - [Construction & Skilled Trades jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/construction-and-skilled-trades?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Construction Administration jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/construction-and-skilled-trades/construction-administration?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Construction Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/construction-and-skilled-trades/construction-administration/construction-manager?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101834 jobs - [Chicago, IL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois/chicago?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 29536 jobs - [Renewable Energy](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/energy-and-utilities/renewable-energy?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3836 jobs ## Related pages - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101834 jobs - [Chicago, IL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois/chicago?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 29536 jobs - [Renewable Energy](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/energy-and-utilities/renewable-energy?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3836 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)