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

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!