Construction Manager, Latvia

Would you like an exciting 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 handle the construction of larger solar (PV) projects? Then perhaps you are our new Construction Manager!

European Energy is a green company with exponential growth. We develop, construct, and operate projects within solar (PV) and wind farms globally, as well as Power-to-X. Our six core values are the foundation of everything we do: In it together, Trust and courage, Ambition, Excitement, Inclusion, and Agility.

Your New Team- At a Glance

Our Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) team consists of approximately 100 colleagues located across numerous countries. You will be located in the Latvian office, together with 6 other colleagues working on project development. Our primary responsibilities are engineering, procurement, and construction of utility-scale renewable projects. We work closely with the local development team in Latvia, and we have many stakeholders across the organization, including project financing, PPA, and QHSE.

As a team, we value collaboration and a sense of shared and individual responsibilities. We have a flat hierarchy with an open and honest dialogue, and when you receive a mandate, we trust in your abilities.

Your New Role

As our new Construction Manager, you will be part of our project execution team, and your primary focus will be to support the development of Latvian projects from an EPC point of view and to be responsible Construction Manager for the execution of PV plants in Latvia. Your role will be to effectively steer the construction of our multi-MW sites by handling the interface between our European Energy´s project managers, engineers, procurement professionals, and the numerous construction subcontractors on site as well as communication with local authorities.

Areas of Responsibilities

• Act as European Energy’s representative for construction towards contractors and stakeholders to ensure HSE, time, cost, and quality of the construction sites
• Manage Latvian legal requirements related to the administration of a construction company
• Plan, organize, and coordinate construction site activities
• Engaging in planning activities for projects in development.
• Contract management of supplier and contractor agreements
• Health and Safety – ensure compliance with the owner’s legal HSE requirements and save execution of works and safety coordination of contractors
• Risk and mitigation planning for work on-site

Your Profile

• You have a degree in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering. Relevant alternative professions and experience may also substitute or complement degree requirements
• You hold a certificate in construction management and/or supervision of civil works (būvprakses sertifikāts Ēku būvdarbu vadīšanā un/vai būvuzraudzībā)
• You have experience within quality systems, performing quality inspections of structural, civil, mechanical, or electrical work
• You have experience in building larger projects with multiple contractors and handling the coordination of QHSE
• You are fluent in Latvian and English
• You are skilled in MS Office
• You have a driving license
• You are familiar with respective legislation
• You are familiar with BIS (Būvniecības informācijas sistēma - Building Information System) of Latvia

As a person, you work independently and thrive with responsibility from day one. You perform tasks in a structured manner and ensure that tasks are completed, that deadlines are met, and that the result meets the agreed requirements, frameworks, and rules. You have excellent communication skills and are skilled in establishing solid relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.

We Offer

We offer an opportunity to take on a role with great responsibility in the renewable energy industry. As part of an engaged team in a fast-growing company with colleagues from various countries and professional backgrounds, you will develop, work, and benefit from a diverse and entrepreneurial working environment, a flat company hierarchy, and short-term decision-making processes. The role is an independent role, with a lot of freedom and flexibility.

In European Energy, we value the well-being and the social environment of work. We have a defined people-development approach and a career model to develop within, and we offer relevant certifications and training for existing and future projects.

European Energy Group- The Power of Tomorrow, Today

European Energy Group is a privately owned company founded in 2004. We operate from the development, construction, operation, and selling of wind and photovoltaic (PV) plants on land and offshore globally. Further, we work with developing future energy solutions, e.g., Power-to-X, energy storage.

We are now more than 740 employees with 44 nationalities represented in 22 countries. We all work for a common goal: to be the most innovative company within the green transition and to create The Power of Tomorrow, Today.

Reports to: Head of Project Execution HQ, Morten Christian von Barner

Working hours: Full-time

Location: The position requires most of the time to be spent on construction sites, combined with the possibility of working from home or the office in Riga.

Travel activity: Regular site visits depending on the current construction phase.

Remuneration: We will offer remuneration corresponding to your qualification in the range of 4000-5000 EUR gross and other fringe benefits corresponding to European Energy remuneration policies.

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 CV 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 May 29, 2024.

Contact person: Talent Acquisition Partner Camilla Astrup [email protected]

We look forward to receiving your application!