Senior Project Manager F/M

Mexens; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote work 1–2 days

Descripción de la vacante

Mexens in Madrid is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of solar PV projects across Spain. Based in Madrid, you will oversee on-site construction, coordinate with Spanish and French teams, and report to the Country Director Spain.

The role covers tendering, contracting, construction, commissioning, and handover, with frequent site visits, budget and schedule control, and ensuring regulatory compliance and HSE standards.

Formación

• Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Energy Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in project management for PV plant construction, ideally from the EPC/contractor side.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project).
• Knowledge of PVsyst, QGIS and AutoCAD is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead construction management for PV projects, including tender packages, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Coordinate preliminary site activities (topography, geotechnical studies, hydrology assessments, etc.).
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules, and cost controls.
• Run the project financial model to evaluate profitability and coordinate with Financing to secure funding.
• Oversee progress of works ensuring timelines, scope, quality, and contractual obligations.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, insurance, quality standards, HSE and environmental guidelines.
• Review deliverables and coordinate procurement, subcontracting, and permits.
• Conduct regular site inspections and lead coordination meetings with EPC contractors and stakeholders.
• Provide progress reports and manage handover to operations.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Problem solving

Negotiation

Communication

Educación

Engineering degree (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial/Energy)

Herramientas

PVsyst

QGIS

AutoCAD

Descripción del empleo

Mexens (previously Technique Solaire) is an international independent solar power producer operating in France, Spain, India, and the Netherlands.

Founded in 2008, the company has more than 230 employees and a strong track record in developing, financing, building, and operating photovoltaic projects.

In Spain, the subsidiary established in 2022 oversees several projects under construction and a rapidly expanding pipeline, with the ambition to reach 500 MWp of operational assets by 2030.

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of solar PV projects across Spain. The position is based in Madrid, with frequent visits to construction sites, and reports directly to the Country Director Spain. You will collaborate closely with both the Spanish and French project teams (Legal, Finance, Engineering, Procurement…).

This role is critical for ensuring the technical, financial, and administrative success of our projects—from tendering and contract negotiation through construction, commissioning, and final handover to operations.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Management

• Prepare EPC tender packages, lead commercial and contractual negotiations, and oversee contract execution.
• Coordinate preliminary site activities (topography, geotechnical studies, hydrology assessments, pull-out tests, etc.).
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules, and cost controls.
• Run the project Financial Model in order to evaluate projects’ profitability
• Coordinate with the Financing team in order to secure funding for the project
• Oversee progress of works, ensuring adherence to timelines, scope, quality, and contractual obligations.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, insurance requirements, quality standards, HSE protocols, and environmental guidelines.

Technical & Administrative Coordination

• Review and ensure the quality of project deliverables.
• Coordinate procurement and subcontracting activities. Manage relationships with grid operators and local authorities to secure permits, licenses, and all administrative approvals required for commissioning.
• Certify contractual and administrative milestones.

Site Supervision

• Conduct regular site inspections to validate construction progress and quality.
• Lead weekly and monthly coordination meetings with EPC contractors, Owner's Engineer, HSE managers, and other stakeholders.

Reporting & Handover

• Provide periodic progress reports to management.
• Manage the transfer of completed projects to the operations team.

Miscellaneous

• Provide project execution expertise to the M&A team, helping them assess deals
• Support other departments (development, engineering, finance, commercial) when needed.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Energy Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in project management for PV plant construction, ideally from the EPC/contractor side.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project).
• Knowledge of PVsyst, QGIS and AutoCAD is a plus.

Languages

• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• French is an additional asset.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Solid negotiation and communication abilities.
• Results-oriented, rigorous, and collaborative.

Why joining Mexens:

• Actively participate in the energy transition
• Join a fast-growing AND friendly company: don't hesitate to check out employee reviews on Glassdoor and Happy at Work website
• Genuinely contribute to the company's development: at our scale, everyone has an impact!
• 1 to 2 days of remote work
• Teamstarter: an interactive platform for projects initiated by employees and funded by the company (such as organic soap production, football tournament, beach cleaning...)