PROJECT DIRECTOR - (EPC solar) Are you a proven Projects Director (EPC solar) seeking a new role
A rare opportunity to join a global leader in the renewable energy sector has become available in my client's construction management team in the Bologna area, Italy.
The Project Director (EPC solar), a permanent hybrid |smart working position, requires experience in the EPC of utility scale solar PV projects.
The Project Director (EPC solar) will be responsible for managing a project from inception to completion, ensuring that is delivered on-time, within scope and within budget as well as submitting offers for new projects.
The Project Director (EPC solar) will work closely with the site engineers, design & engineering team, project managers.
H&S team and the finance team within my client, as well as externally with the subcontractors, equipment suppliers and clients|developers to ensure on schedule completion and compliance with the company's quality standards.
The Project Director (EPC solar) will report directly to the General Manager Europe
The role of Project Director (EPC solar) will involve, but not be limited to:
Coordination and roll out (according to company procedures) with Design Department for the needed support tender preparation.
Decision on brand and type of major equipment for the tender in accordance with commercial and technical specifications
Cooperation with the technical team for calculation of Performance Warranties for the project PR level, production warranty, availability level
Review of Head of Terms and legal due diligence of the tender contracts
Review of the commercial terms of the tender payment terms, warranties, timeline, LDs, etc
Decision on the contractual Warranties for the tender PR level, production warranty, availability level
Coordination|Overview between different internal departments having a role in the tender preparation
Determination of the project timeschedule in accordance with equipment delivery times, workmanship and contract timeline
Communication with external clients to ensure smooth contract process and high satisfaction levels
Sign off of the technical, legal, finance and O&M part of the EPC contract
Preparation of RFQ for rest of equipment (cables, grounding, fence, CB, Welfare, Buildings, Monitoring, Security system, Security services)
Management of start-up procedures before NTP working visas, taxation structure, consultants, etc
Prepare, finalise and sign Supply and Services contract, according to the final Commercial Term sheets
Determination of recruitment needs for each project internal & external resources
Review and evaluation of extra cost|change orders requests to and from customer|subcontractors
Essential Skills | Qualifications:
You will be expected to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical or civil engineering or other.
MSc is considered an advantage
Certification in project management e.g., MBA | PMP | PRINCE II is considered an advantage
Proven track record of 5- years in the EPC of utility scale solar projects (previous experience in solar parks in the UK is considered an advantage)
Working knowledge of MS Project and MS Office
Fluent in English and Italian is a prerequisite, other languages considered a plus.
Flexibility to travel to project sites in various locations whenever necessary
Must be legally entitled to work in the EU
With a competitive salary, plus benefits, a strong pipeline of work, hybrid|smart working and great prospects this is an ideal time to join my prestigious Client.
Carbon60, Lorien, SRG - the Impellam Group STEM Portfolio is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.