Construction Manager, Greece

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 renewable projects? Then perhaps you will be our new Construction Manager in Greece!

European Energy is a Danish 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 European Energy EPC, consisting of 120 colleagues working from our office in Søborg, Denmark, and across our countries in Europe, Brazil, and Australia where we have development and Construction activities.

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 Greece is rapidly growing, and you will be leading the construction activities in the market. This includes leading many technical, organizational, and commercial aspects with the opportunity to develop professionally and take on more responsibility over time.

Your New Role

The role will be based in Greece where we are about to enter the market with our first construction of a wind park consisting of six wind turbine generators (WTGs) in Chalcis, Euboea. As our new Construction Manager, you will play an important role in delivering utility-scale renewable projects in Greece.

Working within the structure of the European Energy Project Management Model (PMM) you will be responsible and accountable for the alignment of the EPC activities during the execution phase of our projects, starting from preparing projects for construction, mobilization of site, construction & installation, and commissioning. This will include working with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate and manage various technical and commercial activities.

You will be responsible for risk management, timeline management, cost management, HSE management, and reporting. 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, and in-house engineering departments, and be in close contact with developers.

Areas of Responsibilities

• Act as European Energy’s Greece representative for construction towards contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure HSE, time, cost, and quality of the construction sites
• Plan, organize, and coordinate construction site activities
• Contract management of supplier- and contractor agreements
• Health and Safety – ensure compliance with owner’s legal HSE requirements along with safe execution of works and safety coordination of 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.
• Risk and mitigation planning for on-site works
• Collaborate within cross-functional teams, including Engineers, Designers, Contractors, and Development Project Managers to optimize and develop projects from a techno-commercial point of view

Your Profile

• You have a bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent work experience
• You have a proven track record of Construction management preferably within the energy sector
• You are fluent in Greek and English, both verbally and in writing
• You have a valid driver’s license
• You are willing to travel throughout Greece and spend longer periods on-site during the Construction (or alternatively live close to the site)
• 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

• A minimum 2 years assignment with an aim of converting into full-time regular employment thereafter
• 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

The Company

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: Greece - Chalcis, Euboea

Reporting to: Morten von Barner, Vice President, European Energy (located in Denmark)

How to apply: 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 31st, 2024.

We look forward to receiving your application!