Project Manager (Construction, Renewable Energy) - Finland

Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd (ENLT); Finland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd (ENLT) is seeking a Project Manager based in Finland to lead the construction management of European renewable energy projects. You will act as Owner’s representative, coordinating diverse stakeholders across engineering, contracting, and regulatory interfaces.

The role requires a strong track record in large-scale projects, a European outlook, and fluency in Finnish and English.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction project management experience.
• Engineering degree required.
• Experience in renewable energy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as Owner’s representative, synchronizing all stakeholders for successful implementation.
• Oversee construction phase, ensuring alignment with objectives and contractual obligations.
• Lead internal and external interfaces including partners, contractors, suppliers, and authorities.
• Monitor project schedule, budgets and cashflow; identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyze milestones, assess risks and contract exposures; develop mitigation plans.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Excel proficiency

Communication

Time management

Technical orientation

Finnish language

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/civil/mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Enlight is seeking a Project Manager based in Finland to lead the construction management of our renewable energy projects across Europe.

This role is part of Enlight’s Independent Power Producer (IPP) platform and offers the opportunity to take an active role in delivering large-scale renewable energy assets, working in a dynamic, international environment at the forefront of the energy transition.

Responsibilities:

• Acting as main leader for project from the project’ Owner position (an IPP), synchronizing all stakeholders to successful implementation.
• Overseeing construction phase of the project, ensuring alignment with the company’s objectives and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Leading internal and external work interfaces including: partners, contractors, global equipment suppliers, service providers, owner’s engineer, legal teams, development teams, local and ministerial authorities, financial institutions, and more.
• Follow-up and maintenance of project schedule, budgets and cashflow, and identifying improvement possibilities for each
• Analyzing key milestones and understanding risks and contractual exposures, elaborating risk mitigation plan and to developing proactive solutions.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of previous experience in construction project management – a must, 15 years- an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical / civil / mechanical engineering or other relevant fields – a must.
• High level of proficiency in all Office applications including Excel – a must
• Fluent Finish and English – a must.
• Location in Finland
• Previous experience in the field of renewable energy – a must.
• Experience in working in Owner/Developer position- a significant advantage
• Personal skills:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent self-management skills, task prioritization and multiple interface management in parallel
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Flexibility and adaptability for changes, priorities, and conditions
• Strong problem-solving abilities and Strategic proactive approach
• Technical orientation with outstanding ability to look at the bigger picture
• Technical proficiency and the ability to understand and oversee complex engineering and construction processes