Düsseldorf, DE, 40221 Hannover, DE, 30457 Würzburg, DE, 97080

Solar Project Manager (f/m/d)

Our Renewables Team is looking for you!

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

• Manage project teams and coordinate the necessary activities towards the execution of assigned projects
• Establish, maintain, and manage a project schedule starting at late-stage development until execution closure with a focus on deviation analysis and its respective impacts towards the project
• Develop clear and precise work breakdown structures to efficiently reach expected project goals including lot definitions to support the tendering, RFI (Request for Information) and RFP (Request for Proposal) processes
• Ensure all acceptance criteria for each contractual scope has been met as per each contract’s terms
• Ensure that leadership is informed of any project risks, particularly with respect of impacts to project scope, finances, schedule, HSSEQ and possible impact to any outside party
• Focus on continual improvement towards the process and way of working with a focus on implementation of digital systems and modern technologies to efficiently manage the construction and project management lifecycle
• Actively promote a safe way of working culture
• Report to the Head of Construction and Project Management in respect of scope, finances, schedule and HSSEQ of assigned projects

Your profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other relevant degree
• 3-5+ Years of professional experience in the management of large-scale and or multiple mid-sized solar projects
• Basic understanding of Civil, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical concepts and drawings
• Experience managing consultants, contractors, and suppliers
• Ability to proactively identify and implement cost-saving strategies to support project profitability
• Able to work independently, and as a team, while handling and prioritizing multiple tasks
• Advanced MS Project scheduling knowledge and techniques
• Fluent in written and spoken English (other languages of our different markets is a plus)
• Ability and willingness to travel
• International project experience
• Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) or International Project Management Association (IPMA) Certification
• Preferred: Strong understanding of the principles contained within Waterfall, Agile and Lean management including their respective strengths and weaknesses