Head of Construction, Germany

Our client is a European IPP focused on the development, construction, and operation of utility-scale solar and wind projects. They are active in 16 countries and are currently growing their team in Germany,

We are currently supporting them in the recruitment of a Head of Construction, who will be responsible for the project management and construction activities for a portfolio of onshore renewable projects in Germany.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate in the tendering processes (RFQ/RFP) in technical requirements, contract discussions.
• Good understanding of project design drawings and able to participate in discussions with designers (Pre-Executive design) and BOP Contractors.
• Supervises the quality of services and products provided by external suppliers.
• Defines, prepares and control the documentation to be able to start timely a construction of the renewable energy project.
• Under coordination with procurement department, to prepare technical documentation and scope for bidding procedure for external suppliers.
• Schedules project steps and works to achieve the most efficient, timely and cost-effective construction of photovoltaic or wind farm.
• Supervision and control of the design and construction requirements set forth in the applicable Building Permit.
• Reports project status, recommends solutions and informs about potential risks to the Board Management and supervision of payment approval and document preparation processes in accordance with the requirements of the project plan.
• Coordinates internal information flow within Development Team, Accounting, Legal, Procurement, Tax, HSE & Quality.
• Management and control of technical /Time Schedule /H&S/Quality issues during construction process.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Renewable Energy projects mainly from PV (Utility scale) construction.
• All round experience in bringing RtB projects to C.O.D.
• Solid Construction Management experience in renewable power plant and high voltage infrastructures.
• Good knowledge of engineering.
• Good understanding on how to handle communication with the different stakeholders during the Construction process.
• Keep costs aligned with construction budgets, and time schedule.
• Experience in working with AutoCAD, MS Project, MS Office.
• Familiarity with the components and technical equipment usually installed in large-scale onshore wind, solar PV plants and high voltage lines and substations.
• Availability to travel to all areas where projects are.
• Good understanding of project design drawings and able to participate in discussions with designers and BOP Contractors.
• Fluent German and English (written and spoken).
• Good reporting skills.
• Driving license.