Project Manager, EPC Poland

Work Location Søborg (Denmark) or Warsaw (Poland) Would you like a challenging career with a high degree of development and responsibilities in a green company with rapid growth? Does it motivate you to be on the frontline of the renewable energy business? And would you like to build utility-scale solar PV projects?

European Energy is a green energy company experiencing exponential growth. We develop, construct, and operate wind and solar PV projects globally and are at the forefront of the emerging green hydrogen/Power-to-X sectors. Our core values are the foundation of everything we do: In it together, Trust and Courage, Ambition, Excitement, Inclusion, and Agility.

Your New Team

You will be a part of the European Energy EPC team, consisting of 100 colleagues. You will work closely with our HQ in Copenhagen, Denmark and our local team in Poland. We are a committed and motivated team where knowledge sharing, trust, and open dialogues describe the very core of our collaboration. Our project pipeline in Poland is in rapid growth, and you will be hands-on in many technical, organizational, and commercial aspects with the opportunity to develop professionally and take on more responsibility over time.

Your New Role

As our new Project Manager, EPC Construction, you will play an important role in delivering utility-scale solar (PV) projects in Poland. In due course, we also expect the delivery of energy storage and onshore wind projects to form part of the Polish portfolio.

Working within the structure of the European Energy Project Management Model (PMM) you will be responsible and accountable for planning and driving the alignment of the EPC activities during development and structuring phase and for the execution of the project in the Construction phase, before handing it over our asset management team. This will include working with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate and manage the different structuring and construction activities.

You will be responsible for risk management, timeline management, cost management, supplier management, reporting, and the general compliance of the projects. An important part of this position also entails applying any lesson learned and continuously optimizing and streamlining our project management processes.

You will see yourself in an environment with many interesting tasks. You have solid interpersonal skills to engage with local suppliers, inhouse engineering departments, and be in close contact with developers.

Areas of Responsibilities

• Collaborate within cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, contractors, and the risk team, to maintain the highest standards of H&S and Quality on the project
• Work within the EE PMM structure and help support the rollout and implementation of newly developed procedures and processes
• Work with the Polish development team based in Poland and in Denmark to support maturing projects from a technical and cost optimization point of view and prepare them for investment decision.
• Drive EPC activities and deliverables (Grid, Design, Structural, Electrical, Procurement), chair regular team meetings and ensure minutes and actions are issued
• Financial management of projects and approvals of invoices
• Work closely with the construction team and conduct site visits before and during construction to monitor construction progress, identify risks, and meet contractors
• Ensure compliance with the various permits, land leases, grid connection, finance, off taker and other agreements in line with key performance indicators, performance monitoring systems, output specifications and contractual requirements
• Construction, Sponsor, PPA, Off-taker, and SPV Reporting as required by the project agreements (progress, CAPEX, risks, HSE)

Your Profile

• You have a bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent experience
• You have a proven track record of project management with experience in grid connected energy projects during the construction phase
• You have strong knowledge of Polish Health and Safety Legislation
• You are fluent in English and Polish both verbally and in writing
• You have a valid EU driving license
• You are willing to travel throughout Poland and to our head office in Denmark
• You can work remotely & independently and be self-motivated within a supportive & collaborative company
• You are a creative problem solver
• You have a proactive and diligent approach
• You can balance quality in the context of time & cost pressure.

We Offer

• An entrepreneurial approach to our work. In daily life, it means it is not far from thought to action
• An opportunity to work with renewable energy in an established market with many projects being developed and realized
• Trusted responsibilities with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally
• An opportunity to work with friendly, supportive, and collaborative colleagues who are actively contributing to a profitable, growing, and successful global group

About European Energy Group

In 2023, the global European Energy Group welcomed 270 new colleagues and is now more than 740 colleagues with 44 nationalities represented in 22 countries and 30 offices globally.

The group has, since 2004, installed more than 2.0 GW of renewable energy capacity and is now a frontrunner in ‘Power-to-X’ deployment. The group´s mission is to be a significant force in the global transition to a fossil fuel-free society and represents the Power of Tomorrow, Today.

Location: Copenhagen, Denmark or Warsaw, Poland

Reporting to: Morten von Barner, Vice President Construction, European Energy A/S

Application: Please be aware that European Energy does not receive applications via mail. To be considered for a job, we kindly ask you to upload your resume directly via the "apply" button on the right.

Deadline: We evaluate applications continuously, and we will close the job ad when we have found the right candidate, so please send your application as soon as possible, but no later than August 15th, 2024.

Our working environment is built on mutual respect for the varied strengths and talents of our employees, with a flat hierarchy and entrepreneurial thinking at its foundation. Our employees value our flexible working culture, permitting better reconciliation of work and personal life. We are a team, whether it is in the workplace, on our company trips or during our weekly company training sessions. At European Energy, you will not only gain great colleagues, but also new friends from every corner of the globe.