Enlight

Project Manager (Construction, Renewable Energy) - Italy

Enlight Italy

Renewable Energy Power Generation · 201-500 employees

13 h ago
project-manager Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time Italy
Create a free account to apply — email only, no card. You can also save this posting or score it against your profile with AI.

About the role

The Project Manager will lead the construction management of renewable energy projects, acting as the primary owner representative. They are responsible for synchronizing stakeholders, overseeing construction phases, and managing project schedules, budgets, and contractual risks.

What they look for

Construction project management Renewable energy Stakeholder management Budgeting Cashflow management Risk mitigation Contractual management Engineering Strategic planning Problem-solving Communication Self-management Task prioritization Technical orientation Microsoft Office

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience in construction project management and a bachelor's degree in an engineering field. Fluency in both Italian and English is mandatory, along with proven experience in the renewable energy sector.

Full description

Enlight is seeking a Project Manager based in Italy to lead the construction management of our renewable energy projects across Europe.

This role is part of Enlight’s Independent Power Producer (IPP) platform and offers the opportunity to take an active role in delivering large-scale renewable energy assets, working in a dynamic, international environment at the forefront of the energy transition.

Responsibilities

  • Acting as main leader for project from the project’ Owner position (an IPP), synchronizing all stakeholders to successful implementation.
  • Overseeing construction phase of the project, ensuring alignment with the company’s objectives and compliance with contractual obligations.
  • Leading internal and external work interfaces including: partners, contractors, global equipment suppliers, service providers, owner’s engineer, legal teams, development teams, local and ministerial authorities, financial institutions, and more.
  • Follow-up and maintenance of project schedule, budgets and cashflow, and identifying improvement possibilities for each
  • Analyzing key milestones and understanding risks and contractual exposures, elaborating risk mitigation plan and to developing proactive solutions.

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of previous experience in construction project management – a must, 15 years- an advantage.
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical / civil / mechanical engineering or other relevant fields – a must.
  • High level of proficiency in all Office applications including Excel – a must
  • Fluent Italian and English – a must.
  • Location in Italy
  • Previous experience in the field of renewable energy – a must.
  • Experience in working in Owner/Developer position- a significant advantage
  • Personal skills:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent self-management skills, task prioritization and multiple interface management in parallel
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Flexibility and adaptability for changes, priorities, and conditions
  • Strong self-education skills
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and Strategic proactive approach
  • Technical orientation with outstanding ability to look at the bigger picture
  • Technical proficiency and the ability to understand and oversee complex engineering and construction processes

Similar roles