Project Manager - Solar PV Italy

Company Description

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. Today, we are Europe’s largest renewable energy producer and a global energy market operator.   We are a vibrant, diverse and strongly connected community of over 4800 people, working across 19 countries within Europe, South America and Asia.  Together, we work on the front lines of changing the game for renewable energy. From solar, wind and hydrogen development to algorithmic energy trading and everything in between. We have 125 years of unrivalled expertise in delivering energy infrastructure that put ecosystems, communities and our environment first.

We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we don’t see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

But there’s more work to be done and we depend on inspired, creative and dedicated people who want to shape a brighter future with us – that’s why we need you to join us.

Job Description

Location: Milan (preferred) flexible location in Italy may be considered

As a key member of the Italian Project Delivery team, the Project Manager supports the construction activities of Statkraft portfolio in Italy.

In the context of the development and construction of large-scale solar PV projects, your main responsibilities at a project level will include:

• Plan, monitor and manage the project scope, program, budget, project team organization, quality and contract conformance throughout the procurement and construction and hand over stage.
• Manage and coordinate integrated working of project workstreams i.e. construction management, technical management, project controls, investment, procurement, HSSE, quality assurance and legal. 
•  Manage compliance with the Statkraft Capital Project Model processes and reporting, and  ensure techno-economic optimization of the project outcomes.
• Ensuring implementation of change, quality, risk and HSSE management procedures.
• Manage contract claims and change order requests.
• Approval of project documentation.
• Manage projects handover between EPC and O&M.
• Manage project compliance with applicable laws, regulations, codes and standards.
• Manage communication and co-ordination between project stakeholders – internal & external.

In a supporting capacity your responsibilities will also include:

• Negotiating service provider and equipment supplier agreements and EPC and O&M contracts
• Keeping up to date with PV plant technology and market developments
• Contributing to team operations, continuous improvement and R&D

Qualifications

Degree level qualification or equivalent in  relevant subject electrical, industrial or mechanical engineering.

At least 3-years experience in a project manager capacity in the context of utility scale energy infrastructure. 

Ideally 2 years specific experience in the utility-scale solar PV sector either in a project management or technical capacity.

Native Italian and fluency in English required  

Excellent communication skills and team player, influencing skills

Additional Information

We have 125 years of unrivalled expertise in creating the technologies that put ecosystems, communities and our environment first. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.