Project Manager

Greenvolt Next; Waterford; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenvolt Next in Ireland is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead solar PV construction projects, ensuring HSE, quality and environmental standards are met while delivering on programme, cost, and stakeholder expectations.

You will oversee civil, mechanical and electrical scopes, manage EPC contracts, coordinate subcontractors, and drive project handover with strong leadership and proactive risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, Renewable Energy, or related technical discipline
• Equivalent trade qualification with substantial site experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management
• Strong knowledge of Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Regulations 2013, PSCS duties, and statutory compliance
• Proven ability to manage EPC contracts, variations, claims, and contractual documentation
• Strong technical understanding of civil, mechanical, and electrical scopes, particularly for solar PV projects
• Demonstrated competence in project planning and scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera, or similar)
• Hands‑on experience in quality assurance, ITPs, inspections, and technical documentation (as-builts, O&M files)
• Financial literacy with experience in budget control, cash flow, valuations, and cost forecasting
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience coordinating construction, commissioning and energisation activities
• Ability to manage environmental controls, waste, noise, dust and planning conditions on construction sites

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring alignment and productivity
• Run effective project meetings, toolbox talks, and coordination briefings
• Resolve conflicts promptly and elevate issues where appropriate
• Promote collaboration and continuous improvement across the team
• Develop, monitor, and update project programmes; track milestones and forecast impacts
• Oversee RAMS, SSOW, and permit-to-work across the lifecycle
• Coordinate EPC contract variations, claims, and contractual compliance
• Ensure commissioning, energisation, and handover requirements are met
• Manage inspections, sign-offs, and ITPs; ensure quality and documentation

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Scheduling tools

HSE knowledge

Contract management

Renewable energy

Solar PV

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related technical discipline

Equivalent trade qualification with substantial site experience

Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

ITPs/QA documentation

Job description

Greenvolt Next is committed to the Distributed Energy Generation, as this is one of the main axes of energy transition and key to reduce the costs of energy bills. We have partnerships across Europe relying on local knowledge and market expertise.

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of construction projects, ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards, while managing programme, cost, and stakeholder expectations. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to drive project teams towards achieving project objectives.

Key Accountabilities

1. Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013.
• Lead the implementation of H&S, PSCS, and statutory duties throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee and approve RAMS, Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), and permit-to-work systems.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all teams and subcontractors.
• Lead emergency response readiness and conduct thorough incident investigations

2. Technical & Contractual Knowledge

• Demonstrate strong understanding of civil, mechanical, and electrical scopes, particularly for solar PV projects.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents, ensuring design intent is delivered.
• Manage EPC contracts, including variations, claims, and contractual compliance.
• Oversee commissioning, energisation, and all project handover requirements.

3. Programme & Construction Management

• Develop, monitor, and update project programmes using MS Project or Primavera.
• Track progress, report on milestones, and forecast schedule impacts.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, bottlenecks, and delays.
• Coordinate multiple work fronts and resource allocation across subcontractors and internal teams.

4. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring alignment, communication, and productivity.
• Run effective project meetings, toolbox talks, and coordination briefings.
• Resolve conflicts promptly and elevate issues where appropriate.
• Promote collaboration, strong team morale and a continuous improvement mindset.

5. Quality Assurance & Documentation

• Oversee Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), inspections, and quality sign-offs.
• Identify potential quality issues early and implement corrective actions.
• Manage project documentation including as-builts, redlines, O&M manuals, and handover files.
• Ensure all solar modules, cables, racking, and mechanical works comply with required standards.

6. Commercial & Financial Management

• Develop, track, and control project budgets.
• Manage valuations, payment applications, variations, and change control.
• Oversee procurement, subcontractor accounts, and commercial packages.
• Understand and manage project cash flow and monthly financial reporting.

7. Stakeholder & Client Interface

• Communicate proactively with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and statutory authorities.
• Manage client expectations, respond to queries, and provide professional project updates.
• Prepare and deliver clear and informative reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Lead project handover and deliver client training and operational briefings.

8. Environmental & Planning Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with environmental controls and project planning conditions.
• Implement and monitor waste, noise, dust and water management controls.
• Demonstrate understanding of biodiversity and ecological requirements on renewable sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related technical discipline
• (Equivalent trade qualification with substantial site experience also considered.)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management within construction, utilities, or the renewable energy sector.
• Strong knowledge of Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013, PSCS duties, and statutory compliance.
• Proven ability to manage EPC contracts, variations, claims, and contractual documentation.
• Strong technical understanding of civil, mechanical, and electrical scopes, particularly for solar PV projects.
• Demonstrated competence in project planning and scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera, or similar).
• Hands‑on experience in quality assurance, ITPs, inspections, and technical documentation (as-builts, O&M files).
• Financial literacy with experience in budget control, cash flow, valuations, and cost forecasting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience coordinating construction, commissioning and energisation activities.
• Ability to manage environmental controls, waste, noise, dust and planning conditions on construction sites.

This job description is intended as a general guideline and is not exhaustive; it is a flexible document and may be subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the company.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity! Note this role is based in Ireland and you must be based in Ireland to complete the tasks of this role

We want an energy transition for everyone from everyone.

Please note: We do not require assistance from recruitment agencies and will not be accepting unsolicited agency submissions for this vacancy.