INTERIM Project Manager - Utility Scale PV

Project overview

Company Profile

Our client is one of the established players in the European renewable energy market, realizing large-volume utility-scale photovoltaic projects. An experienced Interim Project Director is sought to support an extensive PV portfolio in Poland, responsible for on-site operational project implementation.

• Responsibility for a utility-scale PV portfolio totaling 722 MWp
• Location: Poland Project duration (12-24 months)

Responsibilities

Candidate Profile

Compensation Package

• Overall responsibility for the operational management and successful implementation of several utility-scale PV projects in Poland.
• Active project management with regular presence on construction sites.
• Monitoring of construction progress, quality, deadlines, costs, and contractual obligations.
• Coordination of Construction, Procurement, Engineering, Legal, and other specialist departments.
• Management of EPC partners, suppliers, and subcontractors across all project phases.
• Participation in tenders, awards, and contract negotiations with subcontractors.
• Ensuring smooth communication between investors, the project team, and external stakeholders.
• Identification of project risks and initiation of appropriate countermeasures.
• Regular reporting to the Head of Project Execution.
• Responsibility for the successful commissioning, completion, and handover of the projects.
• Several years of experience as a Project Director, Senior Project Manager, or Multi-Project Manager in the utility-scale PV sector.
• Proven track record of managing large PV projects with a minimum project volume of 300 MWp, ideally more.
• Sound experience in the operational construction of solar farms and in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in EPC management as well as in the awarding and management of subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of schedule, cost, quality, and risk management.
• Confident interaction with investors, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Hands-on mentality with strong decision-making and implementation skills.
• Fluent English skills; Polish language skills are an advantage.
• Role as Interim Project Director / Multi-Project Manager for a utility-scale PV portfolio of 722 MWp.
• Duration of 12 to 24 months with the option for follow-up projects.
• High degree of personal responsibility and direct influence on project success.
• International project environment with close collaboration between various specialist departments and investors.
• Focus on operational project management with regular presence on construction sites in Poland (approx. 3-4 days per week).
• Attractive project environment in the field of renewable energy and large infrastructure.

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: Berlin, DE
• Languages: German