Construction Project Manager - Solar PV & BESS

Brightsmith; Roma; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A renewable energy firm in Italy is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee utility-scale renewable energy projects. The role requires a degree in Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in project management. Proficiency in tools like AutoCAD and strong communication skills in English are essential. Join a pioneering team to manage impactful construction initiatives in the renewable energy sector.

Competenze

• Minimum 3 years’ proven experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in software tools for project design and documentation.
• Excellent command of English (spoken and written).

Mansioni

• Oversee EPC and subcontractor contracts focusing on time, cost, and quality.
• Manage the full lifecycle of construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, environment, and quality regulations.
• Monitor project progress and analyse financial deviations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams.
• Support Procurement with key component selections.
• Assist in preparing financial and progress reports.

Conoscenze

Project management

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Communication

Formazione

University degree in a technical or scientific field

Strumenti

AutoCAD

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

We're partnering with this dynamic and innovation-driven Independent Power Producer who is transforming Italy’s renewable energy landscape. Backed by major infrastructure investors with over €300 million in committed capital, the company is rapidly deploying a pipeline of solar and battery storage projects - initially targeting 1.4 GW with long-term ambitions exceeding 6 GW nationwide. Due to this growth, they're currently looking for Project Managers to join their newly built team.

Construction Project Manager – Renewable Energy

We are looking for a Construction Project Manager to join our team and support the delivery of utility-scale renewable energy plants (FER). The successful candidate will be part of the Construction department and will report directly to the Business Unit Manager.

Responsibilities

• Oversee EPC and subcontractor contracts with a focus on optimising time, cost, and quality
• Manage the full lifecycle of construction activities through to technical and administrative project completion, ensuring smooth handover to O&M and Asset Management teams
• Ensure compliance with national and EU regulations on health & safety, environment, and quality, through the application of internal procedures and protocols
• Monitor project progress (physical and financial), analyse deviations from budget, identify potential critical paths, and implement timely corrective actions
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define contractual specifications and coordinate design activities
• Support the Procurement team in selecting key components (e.g. modules, inverters, trackers) and planning deliveries in line with project timelines
• Assist the Project Control function in preparing regular financial and progress reports

Requirements

• University degree in a technical or scientific field (preferably Engineering)
• Minimum of 3 years’ proven experience in a similar role
• Proficiency in software tools for project design and documentation (e.g. AutoCAD, MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent command of English (spoken and written)

Preferred qualities

• Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills
• Effective communication across all organisational levels
• Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach
• Resilience, persistence, and adaptability

If this sounds like you, if you're passionate about renewable energy and want to contribute to the energy transition by managing impactful construction projects, please apply and let's have a conversation!