Description The role supports multiple large wind farm construction projects (e.g., Lariat, Yellow House, Toke), each valued between ~$1.3B-$2B+.
The contractor will act as an Assistant Project Manager / project support role, not the primary PM.
Responsibilities include
Supporting project execution during construction
Reviewing drawings and participating in design/construction meetings pre-build
Coordinating with internal teams (materials, sourcing, PMs)
Providing on-site oversight and helping resolve day-to-day issues
During construction
On-site presence daily for oversight and issue resolution
Coordination with project team and stakeholders
Pre-construction:
Remote work reviewing drawings
Attending meetings (design, planning, construction prep)
Workdays may extend toward long construction schedules (~up to 10-hour days) but typically standard PM expectations.
Works closely with
Project Manager (primary lead)
Other Assistant PMs
Construction teams
Materials/sourcing teams
Strong emphasis on
Teamwork and collaboration
Communication (verbal and written)
Culture highlighted as team-oriented with shared responsibility across projects.
Role involves
Active construction site presence
Exposure to field conditions and daily construction challenges
Requires awareness of jobsite safety and real-time issue handling.
Standard weekday schedule
Work on large-scale, billion-dollar renewable energy projects
Gain experience in wind farm construction and utility-scale infrastructure
Be part of impactful energy projects
Exposure to major projects with career growth potential
Qualification Engineering degree (rare but ideal)
Project management experience
Construction experience (strong preference)
Engineering background (preferred but not required)
On-site project experience (very important)
Wind/turbine experience (ideal but flexible)
Strong communication (verbal & written)
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem solving
Ability to operate in dynamic construction environments
Open to less experienced candidates with relevant exposure
Backgrounds in
Construction
Engineering
Industrial projects preferred over light commercial
Preference for candidates from
Utility industry
Industrial construction environments
Wind or energy projects
PMP certification (preferred, not required)
Wind energy project experience
Turbine experience
Utility-scale project exposure
Benefits Healthcare Insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
401(k) Plan:
The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.