WTG Pre-Assembly Construction Manager

WTG Preassembly Construction Manager – Offshore Wind

Taylor Hopkinson is supporting a client in the offshore wind industry in the search for two WTG Preassembly Construction Managers for a major offshore wind project in Virginia, USA.

Location: Portsmouth Marine Terminal, VA
Rotation: 2-3 weeks ON/OFF, 7 days/week, 12-hour shifts
Contract Type: 1099 (LLC required) – Day rate payment

Role Overview

The WTG Preassembly Construction Manager will be responsible for overseeing the preassembly, loadout, and sea fastening of wind turbine components at the Portsmouth Marine Terminal. This role ensures that all components are prepared, inspected, and safely loaded onto the Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV) in compliance with quality and safety standards.

This is a site-based position that requires hands-on management of subcontractors, coordination with multiple stakeholders, and close monitoring of logistics and operational schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Preassembly & Loadout Management: Oversee the reception, storage, preassembly, and preparation of WTG components before offshore transport. Ensure proper sea fastening and certification before vessel departure.
• Site Coordination: Act as the main interface between subcontractors, the WTG supplier, port authorities, and the offshore installation team.
• Contractor Oversight: Supervise subcontractors executing preassembly work, ensuring compliance with project specifications, health and safety standards (OSHA/HSE), and contractual obligations.
• Logistics & Scheduling: Manage site logistics, ensuring the WTG installation schedule aligns with offshore operations. Coordinate loadout activities with the WTIV supplier and balance onshore and offshore project timelines.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all operations follow industry safety protocols. Conduct site inspections, support risk assessments, and oversee the issuance of work permits.
• Quality Assurance & Documentation: Work closely with the Quality Assurance (QA) team to verify that all preassembly work meets technical standards. Review lifting plans, inspection reports, method statements, and test plans.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify potential risks related to loadout, transportation, and installation. Implement mitigation strategies and escalate critical issues as needed.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in wind turbine assembly, preassembly, or installation, with a strong background in mechanical and electrical fit-out.
• Experience managing construction projects with multiple subcontractors and tight schedules.
• Hands-on experience with heavy lifting operations, including cranes and port logistics.
• Familiarity with offshore wind projects and WTG installation processes is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and HSE regulations.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, method statements, and quality control documentation.
• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Maritime, or Industrial Systems (preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work in a demanding on-site construction environment with rotating shifts.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate between teams and solve complex logistical challenges.
• Must be based in the U.S. and able to work under a 1099 contract (LLC required).

This is an opportunity to contribute to one of the largest offshore wind projects in the U.S., ensuring the smooth execution of preassembly and installation activities.

For more details or to apply, please get in touch directly.