Project Director

Do you want to play a vital role in leading the last stages of the development and construction of onshore wind and solar projects in Romania and the rest of the globe?

We are looking for a Project Director to join our high-growth company that puts its people first. If you have a passion and experience in delivering the project with the target return through ensuring that - scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality are managed, then this is the perfect fit for you.

Why join us?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth company with a strong vision to accelerate the green transition. We support worldwide leading developers, asset owners, and technology companies within origination, modelling, development, construction, and performance optimization of onshore/offshore wind, solar, PtX, and storage projects.

The renewable energy market is fast growing, and we are on a growth trajectory too. We have an office in Iasi, Romania and are looking for more dedicated colleagues to join us in accelerating the green transition based on renewable energy technologies. The position is flexible, meaning that the right candidate can work from home.

How will you contribute to our team?
As Project Director, you will contribute to developing the project with the target return in the Romania. To be successful in this role will depend on your experience, drive and willingness to influence the green transition projects.

Your accountabilities are likely to vary, but your main tasks will include the following:

Construction:

• Ensure construction of projects is delivered safely, in high quality, on time and budget and manage 3rd party service providers; EPC management, OEMs, independent engineer, regulatory entities and other service providers where applicable.
• Ensure and safeguard project returns by proactive management of project risk and opportunities as well as of third parties.
• Lead the project organizations towards commercial operations date and ensure a smooth handover to Operation
• Engage with senior representatives for key external stakeholders such as suppliers, grid companies, local authorities etc.
• Support divestments and financing processes as necessary.

General:

• Define and communicate project and portfolio resource needs and timing.
• Communicate and align internal goals and expectations to 3rd party service providers.
• Maintain ongoing alignment with internal and external teams over the life of the project.
• Maintain appropriate communication with senior management and all project groups and functions within and outside the company. This primarily happens through steering committees and/or board meetings where you are expected to present the key updates with the project teams.

What you bring
Like the rest of us, you are passionate about developing renewable energy, and you thrive in an international, multicultural environment where agility, flexibility, and adaptability are vital drivers.

You are open-minded, willing to adapt to a changing environment, and set the bar high when creating results. You have a passion for learning, a determined attitude, patience to educate others, and a team-first mentality.

With the right balance of professional skills and a personal mindset, you will get a unique opportunity to grow and develop with our team.

We expect you to enrich our business with the following qualifications and experience:

• Engineering background. Commercial background with project delivery experience is also acceptable.
• Project management professional.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in engineering, project management and/or construction of power generating facilities and/or transmission or electrical systems.
• Familiarity with commercial matters and business cases is a must.
• Leadership and stakeholder management experience.

Core Competencies:

• Track record of successful project development and construction of infrastructure projects, preferably within the renewable energy sector.
• Experience in managing senior and junior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent project management skills.

Why join Blue Power Partners?
By joining Blue Power Partners, you will become a part of an international and culturally diverse company. You will join a flat organization where we work as a team in a dynamic environment where no day is the same. You are offered an essential role in a successful entrepreneurial company, where you will contribute to driving change toward a sustainable future.

Our people are our greatest asset and the drivers of our success - when our people grow, we grow. We love social events and celebrations and offer the possibility to grow professionally and personally within our company.

Blue Power Partners is the people!
Contact
For additional information about this position, please get in touch with Ingerd Astrid Søndergaard, Senior Director of Constructions, via email at ias@bluepp.dk. We look forward to hearing from you.

How to apply

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Contact
Blue Power Partners, Romania
Strada Pictor Octav Bancila 1
700515 Iasi
Romania Alba