Project Manager (Construction, Renewable Energy) - Italy

Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd (ENLT); Italia; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd (ENLT) in Italy seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead the construction management of renewable energy projects across Europe. You will act as the Owner's representative, coordinating diverse stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.

The role requires 10–15+ years in construction project management, a bachelor’s in engineering, fluency in Italian and English, and a track record in renewable energy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/civil/mechanical engineering.
• 10+ years in construction project management.
• Fluent Italian and English.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience in renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction management across Europe from Owner position.
• Coordinate stakeholders: partners, contractors, suppliers, authorities.
• Oversee project schedule, budgets, and cash flow.
• Analyze milestones and manage risks with mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Budget & schedule management

Risk management

Communication

Team leadership

Italian language

English language

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Enlight is seeking a Project Manager based in Italy to lead the construction management of our renewable energy projects across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Acting as main leader for project from the project’ Owner position (an IPP), synchronizing all stakeholders to successful implementation.
• Overseeing construction phase of the project, ensuring alignment with the company’s objectives and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Leading internal and external work interfaces including: partners, contractors, global equipment suppliers, service providers, owner’s engineer, legal teams, development teams, local and ministerial authorities, financial institutions, and more.
• Follow-up and maintenance of project schedule, budgets and cashflow, and identifying improvement possibilities for each
• Analyzing key milestones and understanding risks and contractual exposures, elaborating risk mitigation plan and to developing proactive solutions.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of previous experience in construction project management – a must, 15 years- an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical / civil / mechanical engineering or other relevant fields – a must.
• High level of proficiency in all Office applications including Excel – a must
• Fluent Italian and English – a must.
• Location in Italy
• Previous experience in the field of renewable energy – a must.
• Experience in working in Owner/Developer position- a significant advantage
• Personal skills:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent self-management skills, task prioritization and multiple interface management in parallel
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Flexibility and adaptability for changes, priorities, and conditions
• Strong self-education skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and Strategic proactive approach
• Technical orientation with outstanding ability to look at the bigger picture
• Technical proficiency and the ability to understand and oversee complex engineering and construction processes