EPC Project Manager (m/f/d)

JUWI Group; Verona; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Meal ticket

Smart working

Job summary

JUWI Group in Italy (Milan or Verona) is seeking an experienced EPC Project Manager to lead utility-scale PV projects through the EPC phase, from final development to COD.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage scope, budget, schedule and quality, ensure compliance with HSE and regulatory requirements, and report to the Project Manager Lead.

The role requires 2+ years in EPC project management, fluent Italian and English, and willingness to travel within Italy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related Business field.
• Minimum 2 years in EPC project management, preferably utility-scale PV in Italy.
• Experience with EPC contracts and subcontractor management.
• Knowledge of Italian permitting, grid connection, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in MS Project or Primavera P6 and MS Office.
• Fluent in Italian and English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee EPC projects from initiation to COD.
• Manage budgets, schedules, risks, and quality.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction, HSE, Legal, Finance, Admin, and O&M.
• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with customers and suppliers.
• Provide regular project status reports to management and steering committees.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental and quality performance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

English fluency

Italian fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Engineering or Business

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

Ready to achieve great things together?

We are looking for an experienced project manager to be based in either Milan or Verona, Italy. You'd join our dynamic project management team focusing on projects actively under construction, including Agri-PV, utility scale PV, Revamping, and Repowering projects. Do you think innovatively, are a team player and have a passionate for sustainability. Does that sound like you? We look forward to getting to know you.

full time - unlimited

Your contribution to the energy transition

As our EPC Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing utility-scale solar power projects throughout the EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) phase. You will take ownership of projects during the final stages of development and lead them through to Commercial Operation Date (COD).

The role encompasses all key project management activities, including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and close-out, ensuring that projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with the required quality standards. You will work closely with and coordinate cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction, HSE, Legal, Finance, Administration, and Operations & Maintenance (O&M), to ensure successful project delivery.

This position reports to the Project Manager Lead in Italy. The work location can be based in either Milan or Verona.

You can look forward to the following tasks:

• Apply project management best practices, methodologies, and standards throughout the project lifecycle to ensure successful project delivery
• Support and take ownership of utility-scale PV projects during the final stages of development. Assess project budgets, schedules, risks, and overall feasibility before projects enter the EPC phase
• Manage internal approval processes throughout the project lifecycle and ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements
• Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close out EPC projects in accordance with company standards and project objectives
• Take full responsibility for project scope, budget, schedule, and quality performance throughout the EPC phase
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams, including Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction, and Commissioning resources
• Coordinate and align activities with supporting departments such as HSE, Legal, Finance, Administration, Human Resources, Development, and Corporate Quality
• Manage interfaces with external stakeholders, including customers, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and regulatory authorities
• Ensure effective communication and reporting among all project stakeholders during project execution
• Coordinate the successful handover of completed projects to the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) team and the customer, ensuring all contractual and technical requirements are met
• Oversee health, safety, environmental, and quality performance throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with all applicable HSE legislation, regulations, permits, and company policies
• Ensure project governance is maintained in accordance with company procedures, contractual obligations, and applicable laws
• Proactively identify, assess, mitigate, and manage project risks and opportunities
• Provide regular and accurate project status reports to middle and senior management, and participate in steering committee meetings to support decision‑making and issue escalation
• Define and implement the project execution strategy in coordination with management and relevant departments to maximize project success
• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors, supported by the project team where necessary
• Take timely corrective actions and provide leadership when issues arise that may impact the project's critical path, schedule, cost, or quality objectives
• Ensure customer, supplier, and subcontractor contracts are executed throughout the project lifecycle

Your energy is required

You impress us with these qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Energy, or equivalent) or Business with strong technical exposure
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in EPC project management, preferably involving utility-scale PV projects in Italy
• Experience working with EPC contracts and subcontractor management
• Knowledge of Italian permitting, grid connection, and regulatory requirements for renewable energy projects
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent. In MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, Power Point
• Strong motivation and willingness to take a hands‑on approach to addressing challenges and resolving issues during project execution
• Solid technical understanding of photovoltaic (PV) technology and utility‑scale solar projects
• Results‑oriented, proactive, and self‑motivated
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to effectively engage and collaborate with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Fluent in Italian and English, both written and spoken
• Availability to travel frequently within Italy to visit projects regularlly
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive and problem‑solving attitude
• Valid driver’s license
• PMP®, PRINCE2®, or equivalent project management certification (preferred but not required)

Your energy booster at JUWI

At JUWI, an inspiring working environment awaits you. Our flexible working conditions creates the space for you to integrate your work into your life:

• Company culture: a space for creativity and innovation
• International teams: collaborating and communicating continuously with teams across the JUWI group fosters professional growth in a culturally diverse environment
• Structured environment: benefit from well thought out processes and procedures within our ISO 9001:2015 certified matrix organization
• Professional development: access to a wide range of opportunities for advancing your career
• Smart working: working from home opportunities is part of our commitment to cultivating a healthy work‑life balance
• Health insurance: we've got your back, and your loved ones too! Our private health insurance plan covers you and your family
• Performance‑based bonus: work toward your best performance, with your bonus also reflecting the region's performance
• Meal ticket: fuel up and focus on your work! We've got you covered with a daily meal ticket for each work‑day

This is us - a strong team shaping the future

At JUWI, we stand for a sustainable and strong future for all of us. Our motto “Power of Our Unity. Sustainable. Together. Strong” permeates everything we do, from planning to implementation.

As a pioneer in the field of renewable energy, we develop innovative solutions to drive the transition to a sustainable energy supply. Our commitment to climate protection, community and economic progress is deeply rooted in our DNA.

We look forward to meeting you.