Senior Implementation Project Manager

At Worldwide Recruitment Energy, we are looking for a Senior Implementation Project Manager to join an international company in the renewable energy sector, with a portfolio of projects under development and construction across Portugal. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead the implementation of a large-scale hybrid renewable energy project, combining wind power, solar PV, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), overseeing the entire process from contracting through construction, execution, and final handover. Responsibilities - Lead the end-to-end project execution, from transition approval (pre-implementation/tendering phase) through Provisional Acceptance Certificate (PAC) and handover to Asset Management. - Manage the large-scale hybrid renewable energy project in Sabugal (~400 MW), combining Wind, Solar PV, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). - Define tender packages, technical specifications, and scopes of work for EPC, TSA, BOS/BOP, OEM, and Owner's Engineer contracts, in coordination with the Procurement team. - Oversee day-to-day contract administration, including execution monitoring, change orders, claims management, penalties, and extensions of time. - Develop and maintain the integrated master project schedule using MS Project or Primavera P6, aligning contractual milestones with payment schedules. - Monitor and control the CAPEX budget, cash flow, monthly expenditure forecasts, and project contingencies. - Identify, assess, and manage technical, commercial, regulatory, and execution risks, maintaining a risk register and presenting monthly reports to senior management. - Supervise on-site construction activities, manage the Site Manager, coordinate inspections, and ensure compliance with Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) standards. - Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including contractors, Transmission and Distribution System Operators (TSO/DSO), consultants, financial institutions, and Lenders' Technical Advisors (LTA). Requiriment - 10+ years of proven experience as a Senior Project Manager in construction and project execution, with a strong track record in the end-to-end management of large-scale energy infrastructure projects. - Solid experience in the renewable energy sector, preferably in large-scale Wind and/or Solar PV projects. - Strong technical and contractual background, with extensive knowledge of EPC, TSA, BOS/BOP, OEM contracts, and Owner’s Engineer structures. - Proven ability to manage complex, large-scale energy projects, including hybrid renewable energy developments combining Wind, Solar PV, and BESS (~400 MW) in Sabugal/Guarda. - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field. Postgraduate qualifications or certifications in PMP or Contract Management will be considered an advantage.