Leap29
Senior Project Manager – Renewable Energy (Solar, BESS & Wind)
Leap29Austria15 hours ago
Full-timeBusiness Development, Project Management

Senior Project Manager – Renewable Energy (Solar, BESS & Wind)


Leap29 are seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager to oversee the full project lifecycle for solar PV, BESS and wind projects. This includes from early-stage development through to engineering, procurement, and construction.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage multiple renewable energy projects from concept through to commission.
  • Oversee development milestones including permitting, grid applications, land agreements, and technical assessments.
  • Coordinate engineering design, procurement strategy, and EPC contractor selection.
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, and risk assessments to ensure project delivery is both on time and on budget.
  • Liaise with local authorities, landowners, utilities, and cross-functional internal teams.
  • Ensure compliance with regional regulations and renewable energy standards in Eastern Europe (Romania, Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria).
  • Drive performance across construction and commissioning phases, ensuring HSE standards are adhered to.
  • Provide leadership, mentoring, and direction to project teams and external partners.


Qualifications

  • Engineering degree required (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Renewable Energy, or related discipline).
  • 7+ years of project management experience within renewable energy (solar, wind, or BESS).
  • Proven experience delivering large-scale infrastructure or energy projects within Eastern Europe.
  • Strong understanding of EPC contract structures and development workflows.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Fluent in English.


If you are interested in working on exciting upcoming renewable energy projects across the CEE region, please apply via the link, or send an email to Valentina!