Post-Construction Project Manager (Associate, Mid, Senior) (m/f/d)

Austin NAWIC; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ib vogt is seeking a Post-Construction Project Manager in Berlin to ensure proper management of solar power plants after PAC and during the EPC warranty period. The role oversees contract compliance, performance monitoring, and warranty claims, coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

You will lead warranty and contract-related activities, negotiate solutions, and drive improvements across projects in a global, highly international environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in post-construction, O&M, warranty management or project management.
• English (Excellent command); German or other regional languages preferred for stakeholder management

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary internal and external contact for EPC post-construction matters
• Represent the EPC contractor for assigned projects after execution/construction
• Manage contracts, including EPC, supply, and works agreements
• Lead and manage warranty claims, including financial bonds
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve post-construction issues
• Negotiate technical and commercial solutions with clients and stakeholders
• Monitor the performance of assigned projects against contractual KPIs
• Oversee discussions regarding contractual under-performance and liquidated damages
• Provide feedback and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement within the company

Skills

Post-construction management

Contract management

Risk management

Performance monitoring

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field

Job description

Company Description

Established in 2002, ib vogt is firmly committed to supporting the decarbonisation of the global electricity sector. The company focuses on the global development of turnkey PV plants and battery storage projects as well as the expansion of its IPP portfolio. In these areas, the company performs all integral services of the value chain from development, financing, and EPC, to O&M and asset management. Since 2009, ib vogt has commissioned plants with a capacity of over 3 Gigawatts. We employ 900 experts, in all areas of the solar power plant value chain in over 30 countries. The company operates internationally from offices across Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Africa.

Job Description

The Post-Construction Project Manager ensures the proper management of solar power plants after PAC and during the EPC warranty period. The role handles contract compliance, performance monitoring, and warranty claims, both incoming and outgoing. It involves cross-functional coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders to address issues arising after construction.

• Serve as the primary internal and external contact for EPC post-construction matters
• Represent the EPC contractor for assigned projects after execution/construction
• Manage contracts, including EPC, supply, and works agreements
• Lead and manage warranty claims, both incoming and outgoing, including financial bonds
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (internal and external) to resolve post-construction issues
• Negotiate technical and commercial solutions with clients and stakeholders
• Monitor the performance of assigned projects against contractual KPIs
• Oversee and steer discussions regarding contractual under-performance and liquidated damages
• Provide feedback and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement within the company

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related field
• 5-10 years in post-construction, O&M, warranty management or project management
• Contract and risk management
• Performance monitoring and reporting
• EPC and O&M contract negotiation
• Coordination of multi-disciplinary teams
• Regulatory compliance and financial claims management
• Relevant project management or contract management certifications preferred.
• English (Excellent command required), German or other regional languages preferred for stakeholder management

Additional Information

• A truly international working environment with colleagues from all over the world
• An open-minded, friendly, dynamic, and highly motivated team
• Interesting and challenging tasks, and thus a scope of professional growth and development
• We encourage both team work and personal responsibility
• Very good opportunities for professional and personal development
• Competitive remuneration, and other exciting benefits

We know that no candidate ticks every box. If this role excites you and you believe you can make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

At ib vogt, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives drives innovation and helps us better serve the global communities we operate in. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status.

We strive to create an accessible recruitment process for all candidates and are happy to discuss reasonable accommodations to support your application. As a global company, we acknowledge that accessibility provisions may vary by location depending on local infrastructure and legal requirements. If you have a disability or require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we will do our best to support you.