Project Manager

Greenvolt Group; Waterford; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free birthday day

Bike to Work Scheme

Discounts from local businesses

Being part of an international enviro

Company Pension

Death in Service

Income Protection

Flexible Friday

Professional Membership fees

Training and CPD

Job summary

Greenvolt Next is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale renewable energy construction projects in Ireland. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, schedules, safety standards and project handovers to clients.

You will liaise with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery within budget while maintaining high quality and regulatory compliance across all project phases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets
• Coordinate with design, procurement, and construction teams to ensure project milestones are met
• Oversee all phases of the construction process from pre-construction through commissioning and handover
• Lead and manage on-site construction teams, including subcontractors
• Maintain effective communication with clients, contractors and stakeholders; provide regular status reports
• Identify and mitigate project risks, develop contingency plans, and ensure documentation is up to date
• Manage project budgets, including cost forecasting and tracking; approve expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities

Job description

Greenvolt Next is committed to decentralized energy production, as it represents one of the key pillars of the energy transition and a crucial lever for reducing electricity bills. We have partnerships across Europe, based on local expertise and a deep understanding of each market.

The primary purpose of this role is to lead and deliver renewable energy construction projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The position exists to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage stakeholders and project risks, and ensure the successful execution and handover of large-scale renewable energy projects in line with organisational and client objectives.

Requirements

Project Planning and Execution

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets
• Coordinate with design, procurement, and construction teams to ensure project milestones are met
• Oversee all phases of the construction process from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Maintain effective communication with all project participants to ensure alignment and resolve issues promptly
• Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders

Team Leadership

• Lead and manager on-site construction teams, including subcontractors
• Foster a positive and productive work environment
• Ensure all team members understand their roles and responsibilities
• Participate in monthly Lessons Learned sessions, bringing specific contributions to be shared with the broader organisation
• Manage and mentor team members as required. This role may encompass line management of a number of direct employees with associated tasks including performance management, KPI setting and discussions

Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensure all construction activities comply with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Implement quality control procedures to ensure high standards of workmanship
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to monitor compliance and quality

Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues
• Develop contingency plans to address potential project disruptions
• Ensure project documentation is maintained and up to date

Budget and Cost Control

• Manage project budgets, including cost forecasting and tracking
• Approve project expenditures and manage vendor contracts
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising project quality or safety
• Assist in any other duties which may encompass the role

Benefits – What we offer

• Competitive salary aligned with experience;
• Free birthday day
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Discounts from local businesses
• Being part of an international environment

Additional Benefits

• Company Pension
• Death in Service
• Income Protection
• Flexible Friday
• Professional Membership fees
• Training and CPD

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!