Senior Construction Project Manager Italy
A well-established international firm in the energy and engineering sector is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support Owner’s Engineering activities for renewable energy infrastructure projects across Italy. This position plays a vital role in the oversight of design and construction phases, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and coordinate detailed engineering review processes to ensure alignment with permitting requirements and construction goals.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams throughout the construction lifecycle to guarantee contractual and technical compliance.
- Supervise both on-site and remote engineering teams, validating the quality and reliability of the data submitted to the project owner.
- Monitor and verify progress reports submitted by contractors, including milestone achievements, invoicing justifications, and project documentation.
- Maintain continuous communication with the owner, providing updates on schedule, budget, risks, and corrective action plans.
- Support the enforcement of local policies, standards, and regulations relevant to energy project development and construction.
- Contribute to the evaluation and management of contractual claims, change orders, and deviations.
- Participate in incident investigations and enforce best practices in safety and compliance.
- Review and certify key technical milestones such as Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Mechanical Completion, Commissioning, and Performance Acceptance testing.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- A minimum of 4 years of experience in project management roles within renewable energy, with a focus on construction, owner’s engineering, or project execution.
- University degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, or Energy-related fields).
- Proficient in the use of project management tools, including planning software, document control systems, and collaborative platforms.
- Solid understanding of contractual frameworks and the practical implications for construction, commissioning, and project handover.
- Proven ability to manage teams and coordinate across disciplines including civil, electrical, and HSE specialists.
- Familiarity with stakeholder engagement processes involving supervisory roles.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills with an ability to manage both internal and external project stakeholders.
- Native or fluent Italian speaker with fluency in English.
- Experience with design reviews, asset commissioning, O&M, or technical specification development is highly desirable.