Senior Construction Project Manager

Vallum Associates; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading European energy storage company is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to oversee large-scale battery energy storage projects across Germany. The role requires strong leadership in managing EPC contractors, ensuring project safety, and compliance with technical standards. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of project management experience in energy or industrial sectors. This position offers a hybrid work environment with travel across Germany.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in a senior project management role.
• Strong experience with EPC contracts and change management.
• Fluent in English with willingness to travel across Germany.

Aufgaben

• Lead the full construction lifecycle of utility-scale BESS projects.
• Manage EPC contractors and oversee site activities.
• Ensure safe delivery of projects on time and within budget.

Kenntnisse

Project management

EPC contracts management

Communication

Problem-solving

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Construction Project Manager – (Germany)

Full-time | Hybrid | Hamburg or Munich

A leading European energy storage company is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Construction to lead the execution of large-scale, stand‑alone battery energy storage (BESS) projects across Germany.

Role Overview

You will take end‑to‑end responsibility for the construction and delivery of complex energy infrastructure projects, acting as the asset owner’s senior representative. The role involves managing EPC contractors and suppliers, overseeing site activities, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with technical and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full construction lifecycle of utility‑scale BESS projects
• Manage EPC contractors, site activities, HSE, quality, schedule and cost control
• Oversee civil works, MV / HV electrical installation, grid connection and commissioning
• Act as the primary interface with contractors, grid operators and authorities
• Resolve critical construction and contractual issues
• Ensure readiness for grid integration and commercial operation
• Provide clear reporting to senior management

Candidate Profile

• 5+ years in a senior project management role
• Background in energy, renewables, grid infrastructure or industrial projects
• Strong experience with EPC contracts (e.g. FIDIC), claims and change management
• Experience with BESS, substations or high‑voltage systems preferred
• Fluent English; willingness to travel frequently across Germany