Project and Construction Manager

Taylor Hopkinson is looking for an experienced Project and Construction Manager in Portugal to join a big international EPC company in renewable energy sector.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the planning and implementation of large-scale solar PV farm projects (5 – 100 MWp) in Portugal.
• Manage project budgets and timelines from initial development through to construction.
• Coordinate all project activities, ensuring timely completion and efficient resource management to achieve project objectives.
• Oversee the construction of PV farms, including subcontractor selection and supervision, and work closely with site engineers to organize tasks and set priorities.
• Coordinate with external consultants, contractors, and service providers to ensure smooth collaboration with the internal project team.
• Allocate and manage project resources effectively to enhance performance.
• Work with engineering and procurement teams to ensure materials and equipment are available on time.
• Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Implement and maintain quality control measures throughout the project.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, codes, and standards.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders, including senior management, investors, and local authorities.
• Collaborate with finance teams to monitor expenses and report on financial performance and cash flow.
• Oversee the acceptance of investments.
• Assist the investor with ongoing inquiries, prepare reports, and provide answers.
• Supervise the energization process of the photovoltaic farm.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in the solar industry.
• Minimum of 2 years in a similar position.
• In-depth knowledge of construction management processes, techniques, and methods.
• Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the construction process.
• Strong time management and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Preferred education: A degree in construction management, electrical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Ideally, the candidate is a Certified Construction Manager with a valid license for constructing large-scale PV farms.
• Proficient in both spoken and written English.
• Native Portuguese speaker.
• Possession of a Category B driving license.