Construction Project Manager

Contour Global is an established Independent Power Producer developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation assets worldwide. The company currently manages more than 6.2 GW of installed capacity in 18 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, and South America. With a current share of renewables capacity of 27 %, Contour Global is accelerating the decarbonization of its portfolio through repowering, new greenfield renewable projects, and organic development of new renewable assets.

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the development, construction, and performance of solar energy projects, including repowering plans and greenfield developments. The role requires effective management of multiple demands while engaging with external stakeholders.

• Support transition from development to project execution, including permitting, detailed design, and contract negotiations.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with highest standards of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality on site.
• Coordinate with the PMO, Contract Managers and other support functions for all project activities and reporting.
• Monitor General Contractor’s and sub‑contractors’ adherence to Health and Safety policy, site procedures, and local regulations.
• Monitor on‑site construction team’s performance, holding regular progress meetings.
• Represent Contour Global on‑site, managing the General Contractor relationship and reporting scheduled progress to the Project Manager.
• Avoid delays, changes and disputes by proactive issue resolution.
• Maintain compliance with agreed General Contractor standards for design, technical, commercial, and quality work; enhance project design and construction quality.
• Optimize use of design and construction firms’ skills and talents.
• Coordinate contract compliance, technical compliance, scope changes, change orders and extensions of time with the General Contractor and subcontractors.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports (weekly, monthly and completion) in standard format to Senior Management, including monthly cash flows and accounting as required.
• Ensure all project information is properly understood by site staff, covering costs, design, schedules, procurement, construction issues, contractor invoices and payments, funding requirements, change order notifications and any issues impacting construction progress of the CHP facility.
• Assist in developing and implementing contingency plans to recover project costs or schedule slippage with the Senior Project Manager when necessary.
• Control scope of work, project scheduling and optimum flexibility in contracting and procurement.
• Ensure owner‑furnished equipment is properly procured and delivered to the respective sites and that the equipment is received by the contractor.
• Resolve issues and deficiencies promptly and develop and implement contingency plans to recover project costs or schedule slippage when necessary.

• Commit to CG values as expressed in the Essential Information.
• Model the values in any interaction internally and externally.
• Put Health and Safety First.
• Embrace Timely Transparency.
• Model the 3
  
  Cs – Communication, Collaboration and Coordination.
• Embrace Failure analysis and continuous improvement including Five Whys.
• Seek out ways to incorporate technology and Artificial Intelligence into the company’s legal practice.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science and 10 years of experience, including operational and management experience in engineering and construction in the solar field.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, technical excellence and management skills and strong planning and budgeting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and motivational skills. Must be able to address issues with the General Contractor, sub‑contractor and Owner Engineer in an effective manner to secure cooperation for the successful outcome of the project.
• Knowledgeable of project management and scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Must be able to travel within different sites in Italy on a regular basis and may be…