Senior PV Project Manager

Darwin Recruitment; Berlin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and varied projects

International environment

Development opportunities and training

Dynamic and professional work culture

Job summary

Darwin Recruitment in Germany seeks a Senior PV Project Manager to oversee rooftop photovoltaic projects from development through commissioning. You will coordinate interdisciplinary teams, manage external service providers, and ensure timelines, budgets, and regulatory compliance are met.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in PV project management, rooftop PV experience, strong reading of technical diagrams, and fluent German (C1) with excellent English.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of project management experience in the PV sector.
• Solid rooftop PV project experience (residential & C&I).
• Strong implementation and delivery track record.
• Ability to read and understand technical docs (single-line diagrams, occupancy plans).
• Familiarity with construction site safety standards.
• Excellent contract and risk management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead rooftop PV projects from planning to commissioning.
• Coordinate phases and manage subcontractors.
• Ensure deadlines, budget, and quality compliance.
• Conduct on-site visits to construction sites.
• Serve as central point of contact for stakeholders.

Skills

PV project management

Team coordination

Technical reading

German language proficiency

English language proficiency

Education

Engineering degree (B.Eng./M.Eng.) or equivalent

Tools

VDE 4105

VDE 4110

Job description

Position overview

As a Senior PV Project Manager, you will assume overall responsibility for the planning, management, and successful implementation of photovoltaic projects. You will oversee projects throughout their entire lifecycle – from development, planning, and procurement to the realization and commissioning of solar power plants.

In this role, you ensure that all project goals are met in terms of time, budget, quality, and regulatory requirements. You coordinate interdisciplinary teams, manage external service providers, and act as a central point of contact between internal departments, clients, authorities, and other stakeholders.

Your tasks

• Independent management and implementation of photovoltaic projects with a focus on rooftop systems (residential & C&I)
• Coordination of all project phases from planning to commissioning
• Coordination and management of subcontractors and service providers
• Ensuring adherence to deadlines, quality and budget
• Conducting regular on-site visits to construction sites
• Review, evaluation and approval of technical documentation

Your qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional experience in project management in the PV sector
• Solid practical experience with rooftop PV projects (residential, C&I) and ideally additional experience in other project types
• Strong practical background with a focus on implementation and successful project realization
• Excellent ability to read and understand technical documents (measurement concepts, single-line diagrams, occupancy plans)
• Sound knowledge of the standards VDE 4105 and VDE 4110 as well as practical experience in the application of both guidelines
• Knowledge in the area of construction site safety
• German language skills at least at C1 level and fluent English language skills

Your profile

• Completed studies in engineering, industrial engineering or a comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in project management, ideally in the PV sector
• Proven experience in managing complex projects
• Excellent knowledge of contract and risk management

We offer

• Challenging and varied projects in an international environment
• Attractive compensation and benefits
• Development opportunities and further training programs
• A dynamic and professional work environment