Solar PV Site Lead — Project Execution

Greenvolt Group; Lyon; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenvolt Next France seeks a Site Manager to oversee decentralized PV installations. You will coordinate internal teams, subcontractors and partners to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery with strict safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include site surveys, construction supervision, commissioning support, and weekly progress reporting as part of a fast-growing energy transition company. Lyon-based role requiring strong leadership and technical focus.

Qualifications

• Project management experience for large-scale PV/decentralized energy projects.
• Strong on-site coordination and collaboration with subcontractors.
• Knowledge of PV systems, electrical installations, and site safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation and technical input during negotiations.
• Assist in licensing processes and preparation of required documentation for project approvals.
• Conduct site surveys according to Greenvolt Group guidelines to support execution project design.
• Review and critically analyze technical projects, ensuring feasibility and adaptation to on-site conditions.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all on-site construction activities, ensuring alignment with project priorities.
• Oversee installation works, including structures, photovoltaic modules, inverters, and cabling systems.
• Monitor progress, quality of works, and compliance with technical drawings and specifications.
• Support subcontractors in resolving technical issues during execution.
• Assist in the commissioning phase of photovoltaic plants.
• Prepare and deliver weekly activity and progress reports.
• Coordinate and schedule subcontractors throughout the installation phase.
• Supervise day-to-day site operations and ensure adherence to timelines and milestones.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental standards on-site.
• Conduct regular quality inspections and ensure high standards of workmanship.
• Act as the main point of contact between Greenvolt Next and subcontractors.
• Resolve operational or communication issues efficiently.
• Collaborate with senior management to define project plans, timelines and resource allocation.
• Support budget preparation for construction and procurement activities.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials and availability of manpower.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies to avoid delays or cost overruns.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation.
• Support the transition from construction to operation phase.
• Contribute to the management, monitoring, and maintenance of projects after commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal standards.
• Stay updated on changes in relevant regulations and industry best practices.
• Provide regular updates on project status to internal stakeholders and senior management.
• Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, procurement, operations) to ensure smooth execution.
• Support relationship management with external partners, suppliers, and vendors

Skills

Project management

On-site coordination

PV installations

Health & safety

Budget tracking

Job description

Greenvolt Next France seeks a Site Manager to oversee decentralized PV installations. You will coordinate internal teams, subcontractors and partners to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery with strict safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include site surveys, construction supervision, commissioning support, and weekly progress reporting as part of a fast-growing energy transition company. Lyon-based role requiring strong leadership and technical focus.