Project Manager (Construction, Renewable Energy) - Italy

Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd (ENLT); Italia; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd (ENLT) seeks a Project Manager based in Italy to lead the construction management of our renewable energy projects across Europe. The role sits within Enlight’s IPP platform and offers an active role in delivering large-scale assets in a dynamic, international environment at the forefront of the energy transition.

You will coordinate stakeholders, supervise construction, manage schedules and budgets, and identify improvement opportunities while ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction project management; 15 years is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, civil, mechanical engineering or related field.
• High proficiency in Office applications including Excel.
• Fluent Italian and English.
• Experience in renewable energy projects; owner/developer experience is an advantage.
• Experience in project construction in Southern Italy (Puglia) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Act as main leader for the project from the owner position (IPP), synchronizing all stakeholders for successful implementation.
• Oversee construction phase, ensuring alignment with objectives and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate internal and external interfaces with partners, contractors, equipment suppliers, service providers, owners' engineers, legal teams, authorities, financial institutions, and more.
• Follow-up and maintenance of project schedule, budgets and cashflow, identifying improvement possibilities.
• Analyze milestones, assess risks and contractual exposures, and develop risk mitigation plans.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Budget and cashflow management

Risk management

Fluent Italian and English

Renewable energy experience

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. This role is part of Enlight’s Independent Power Producer (IPP) platform and offers the opportunity to take an active role in delivering large-scale renewable energy assets, working in a dynamic, international environment at the forefront of the energy transition.

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
• Experience in project construction in South Italy (Pulgia)- an 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