Junior Project Manager – Construction

Jobtailor; München; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor seeks an experienced project professional to support stand-alone BESS projects in Germany, coordinating with EPC partners and multiple site teams. You will manage day-to-day execution, risk tracking, and contract administration while ensuring regulatory and safety compliance.

Based in Munich with regular travels across Germany, you will liaise with authorities and grid operators, driving project handover and cost control. Fluent German and English are essential for this role.

Qualifikationen

• 4+ years of experience in project management or construction roles within energy/infra sectors in Germany or nearby countries.
• Exposure to BESS, high-voltage grid connections, substations, power systems or EPC frameworks is a plus.
• German and English fluency, able to represent company to authorities, operators and site partners.

Aufgaben

• Support execution of stand-alone BESS projects and own defined work packages under senior PM guidance.
• Coordinate with project teams and EPC partners on day-to-day execution for alignment across engineering, construction, commissioning and asset management functions.
• Support planning, risk tracking, stakeholder coordination, HSE, contract administration, site supervision, QA/QC and interface management.

Kenntnisse

Project management

BESS project support

Contract management

Stakeholder coordination

Fluent German & English

Ausbildung

BSc in Engineering

MSc in Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

• Support execution of stand‑alone BESS projects, owning defined work packages under the guidance of senior project management
• Coordinate with project teams and EPC partners on day‑to‑day execution, helping ensure alignment across engineering, construction, commissioning and asset management functions
• Support key project management areas: planning, risk tracking, stakeholder coordination, HSE, contract administration, site supervision, QA/QC, and interface management
• Act as a day‑to‑day point of contact for EPC contractors, subcontractors, grid operators, technical authorities and local stakeholders, escalating strategic or contractual issues to senior management as needed
• Support the review and validation of design implementation, civil works, MV/HV electrical installation, power electronics integration, and commissioning activities
• Help resolve day‑to‑day issues on site, supporting continuity of execution and compliance with regulatory and permitting requirements
• Collaborate with finance, legal, procurement and commissioning teams to support cost tracking, contract compliance and smooth project handover
• Prepare regular reporting and decision‑support documentation for senior management and project stakeholders.
• Based in Munich with regular site visits to project locations across Germany.

Requirements

• Growing experience delivering infrastructure or energy projects, with a genuine interest in construction oversight and contractor coordination
• 4+ years of relevant experience in project management or construction roles within the (renewable) energy, industrial or grid infrastructure sector in Germany or neighboring countries
• Exposure to BESS, high-voltage grid connections, substations, power systems or EPC frameworks is a plus
• BSc or MSc in Engineering (Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, Energy or related discipline)
• Basic understanding of contract management; exposure to claims, change orders or performance guarantees is a plus
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with a proactive, hands‑on approach and willingness to learn
• Business fluent in German and English, capable of representing Return directly towards German authorities, grid operators and site partners.
• Willingness to travel across Germany.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management within the renewable energy sector, focusing on BESS projects, contractor coordination, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Proficient in stakeholder communication and collaboration across engineering, construction, and commissioning teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• BESS Project Support
• Contract Management
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Fluent in German and English

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Planning
• Risk Tracking
• Site Supervision
• QA/QC
• MV/HV Electrical Installation
• Power Systems
• EPC Frameworks
• Design Validation
• Construction Oversight
• Cost Tracking

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Proactive Approach
• Willingness to Learn
• Hands‑On Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• BSc in Engineering
• MSc in Engineering

Industry Keywords

• Renewable Energy
• Infrastructure Projects
• High-Voltage Grid Connections
• Substations
• Claims Management
• Change Orders
• Performance Guarantees
• Construction Coordination
• Regulatory Compliance
• Stakeholder Engagement