Construction Project Manager - Germany

Our Construction Department is looking for a Construction Project Manager, who will be responsible for construction management of renewable energy projects in Germany.

An ideal candidate will have experience of managing EPC contracts, proven expertise in HSE and construction management and ability to manage local operational constraints.

The position is based in Karlsruhe, Germany and will report to the Construction Team leader of the northern countries (based in Sweden) and includes permanent interaction with NEOEN’s project development teams and frequent trips and stays to construction sites in Germany.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Establish and implement effective project management methods and tools.
• Oversee and ensure adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards.
• Manage construction contracts with EPC suppliers, subcontractors and consultants.
• Monitor and optimize construction costs.
• Prepare and deliver regular project reports.
• Manage and maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Implement all necessary measures to ensure compliance with the Grid Code, enabling grid connection upon project commissioning.
• Project completion, creation of punch lists and hand-over to Neoen’s asset management team.
• Support Neoen’s development team for projects in pre-construction phase.
  
  

The candidate will need the following skills and experience to succeed in this role:

• Project management background (Process/civil/mechanical/electrical/utilities/ environment)
• Minimum 3 years of similar professional experience, ideally in the renewables sector, or in the energy sector, or in the infrastructure / industrial projects sector.
• Technical expertise of renewable energy plants and equipment such as wind turbines, solar PV, battery systems and/or associated electrical equipment is seen as a benefit
• Past implementation of HSE and QA/QC procedures during project construction is also an advantage
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Reliability, accuracy, strong synthesis and reporting skills
• Strong motivation to work in the renewable sector
• Organizational skills
• Autonomy and leadership
• Fluency in English and German