RENEWABLE PROJECT MANAGER - BUCHAREST

Renewable Project Manager

Purpose of the position / Overall task:

• Responsible for planning, executing, supervising and managing company’ renewables projects.

Responsibilities and main activities:

• Manage renewable energy projects (primarily wind farms, solar farms and battery energy storage systems) on behalf of Bureau Veritas/clients.
• Act as Owner’s Engineer/Project Manager.
• Manage project budgets and schedules, including use of MS Project or similar industry standard software.
• Assess, review and report on projects throughout the project.
• Maintain project risk registers, action trackers, change logs, etc.
• Manage Bureau Veritas’s project team typically includes colleagues from across project management, electrical engineering, civil engineering, site engineering and H&S safety departments.
• Carry out and maintain a strong understanding of the Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) or Principal Designer (PD) role, if needed.
• Prepare Employer’s Requirements and other technical documents for inclusion in construction contracts, including:

• Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA);
• Solar EPC contract;
• Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) contract;
• Civil and Electrical Balance of Plant (BoP) contracts.

• Manage planning condition discharge on behalf of clients.
• Liaise with distribution and transmission system operators regarding grid connection contracts and delivery on behalf of clients.
• Negotiate construction contracts on behalf of clients, liaising with client’s project team, legal and financial advisors.
• Manage construction meetings both on site and remotely.
• Manage construction interfaces between contractors and other project stakeholders. Achieve the financial KPI’s (Revenue and Operating Profit) for the renewables business line.

• Coordinate the commercial offers, assuring their follow-up and delivery to the clients within the established deadlines.

• Conduct research and analysis on the latest renewables trends and best practices.
• Maintain awareness of new legislation and regulations related to renewables.

Client Advisory Work:

• Support clients taking projects through financial close/final investment decisions.
• Carry out and/or provide input into technical due diligence reviews and reports for project financing or project transactions.
• Advise clients on all aspects of project management for renewable energy and sustainability projects considering the highest safety standards, industry best practice, and technological developments.

Industry Knowledge:

• Build and maintain knowledge of industry activity, relevant legislation and regulations applicable to the role and how they apply to the renewable and sustainable energy projects in relevant jurisdictions.
• Actively participate in HSE courses.
• Engagement with industry contractors, designers, and equipment suppliers to ensure awareness of best-in-class industry offerings and opportunities for additional efficiencies for clients or potential cost savings.

Company Development:

• Assist Bureau Veritas management team in business development through maintaining strong client relationships and notification of potential project opportunities.
• At all times consider Bureau Veritas’s reputation in the wider industry by acting with integrity and professionalism.
• Input positively and constructively to Bureau Veritas project team meetings with the aim of continuously improving company’s performance and delivery to clients.

Professional requirements:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or construction management.
• Prior experience as a project manager or project developer responsible for the development, design, engineering, and construction of utility-scale wind, solar, and/or battery energy storage projects is a requirement for this position.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering and construction project management of utility-scale energy projects, with utility-scale renewable energy project experience preferred.
• Understanding of the Owner’s Engineer role.
• Strong communicator, confident leading meetings and discussions.
• Strong report writing skills and ability to produce professional, presentable documents.
• Able to work from our Bucharest office and/or frequent or permanent project site based.

Competencies profile:

• Strong interpersonal skills, capacity to adapt to a complex and dynamic business environment.
• Critical thinking, complex problem solving, judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Data analysis, budgeting and forecasting preparation and follow-up capabilities.
• Proficiency with data analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Strong organization, planning, motivation, and interpersonal skills.
• Must have a strong work ethic and be detail-oriented with excellent multitasking skills.
• Ability to write, speak, read, and understand English and Romanian.

Disclaimer:

• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all skills and working conditions. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the main elements of the job essential to successfully perform the job requirements. Under no circumstances will the job description be construed as constituting an employment contract.