Head of Project Management

Scope of responsibility:

• Successfully execute projects in a timely manner, as per the agreed specifications, in the allocated budget, and with 100% compliance to standards including HSE.
• Lead the project managers team. 
• Reports hierarchically to the local Country Manager and transversally to the Regional Project Execution Director.

Main Activities

• Lead and support the local project management team
• Customer management
• Lead technical communication with the customer during execution and sometimes during pre-sales.
• EPC management - Manage EPC tendering, BOM review, contractor selection, and due diligence.
• O & M management
• Optimize designs with the Design Center based on site conditions.
• Anticipate risks and ensure insurance, permits, licenses and approvals are in place on time.
• Maintain project data in company tools and drive CAPEX and performance optimization.
• Contribute actively to the regional PM team and to the country team.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree is a must (mechanical or electrical), preferably a master in energy or related field.
• Min. 10 years of experience in rooftop solar projects execution and solar engineering.
• Proven track record of project lifecycle management from EPC tendering to the start of operations.
• Leadership experience in managing a diverse team.
• Ability to handle complex situations and work under pressure.
• Ability and willingness to travel as assigned.
• Knowledge of solar specific software (Helioscope, Meteonorm, PVSyst) is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills in English and the local language.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.