Title: EPC Project Manager - Solar
Location: Ireland - Dublin (Must be based in Ireland)
Start: Asap
Salary: Competitive salary + bonuses + car allowance + medical insurance + more
Client: An exciting opportunity for an EPC Project Manager to join a Global Developer and EPC Construction business rapidly expanding their project portfolio in Ireland.
Main Responsibilities:
- Lead the project in the preparation phase, including site team definition, documentation review and validation, procurement of all equipment, and subcontractors.
- Manage the execution of one or several PV Solar plants (utility scale) throughout its life cycle within schedule, budget, and quality.
- Ensure that the Works are executed considering (at a minimum) local communities and the environment.
- Achieve project completion on time, under budget, and with the highest Quality and HSE standards.
- Lead and take full responsibility for all Project controls processes: cost controls, contract management, and scheduling.
- Lead the project team members both within the function (engineering, procurement, construction teams, contract management, HSE) and externally (finance, asset management, etc.).
- Effectively communicate all project stakeholder project progress and possible alternative plans to recuperate possible project deviations.
- Direct interface with the Client at the project level.
- Liaise with development and project finance teams to identify possible conflicts on execution due to their different areas of concern (permitting and funding).
- Identify the sources of likely problems and proactively take preventive measures to avoid any potential project risks and determine response actions to mitigate any negative impact (always have a plan B).
- Management of the project contractual obligations.
- Project reporting (internal and external).
- Establish cost report and KPIs for control of the project.
- Compliance with policies and procedures about HSE policy.
Candidate Requirements:
- Master's degree in Engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, etc.)
- 5 years experience in the execution of EPC projects of medium to large size
- Minimum 5 years project management experience with medium and large size projects (preferably in the energy sector)
- Master's degree in Project Management or PMP is a plus
- Experience in Contract, Risk, and Procurement Management
- Deep knowledge of Project controls (cost controls, contract management, and scheduling)
- Consolidated knowledge in planning software (Project, Primavera, etc.)
- Fluent in English
- Cost Control - Plan and prepare accurate project estimates. Establish cost report for control of projects.
- HSE & Quality Management - Compliance with policies and procedures.
Soft Skills:
- Strong communication skills.
- High degree of flexibility and adaptability to a changing environment.
- Capability to lead diverse international teams located in different parts of the world.
- Strong customer and business focus, effective management of multiple stakeholders.
- Creative problem-solving for critical projects/crisis situations.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and negotiate successful solutions.
- Ability to lead a network functionally and to work in a complex matrix organization.
- Resilient under stressful conditions and adverse environmental.
- "No surprises" approach to project execution.
- Autonomous worker and team player.
This is a great opportunity to join a Renewable Developer with a Global portfolio. You will be joining a leading international investor/developer with a strong pipeline of continuous development.
Please apply via the link or share your share your CV with Darnele.Williams@ewi-group.com.
ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.