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.
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