Senior Construction Project Manager Italy

Senior Construction Project Manager Italy

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel

Location: Italy
Contract Type: Full-time

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.