Site Manager

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Site Manager to lead the end-to-end execution of large-scale projects, ensuring compliance with schedule, cost, quality, and safety targets. Key Highlights: 1. Leadership in the end-to-end execution of complex energy projects. 2. Single point of contact between the client, engineering team, and contractors. 3. Management and coordination of multidisciplinary teams on-site. From **EIA21 Portugal**, we are recruiting a **Site Manager** to lead the end-to-end execution of two large-scale, highly technically complex projects for one of our clients in **Northern Portugal**. **Role Mission:** You will be the highest on-site authority, serving as the primary liaison and connecting point between the client, our engineering team, and contractors. Your main objective will be to ensure correct execution of works in strict compliance with project targets for schedule, cost, quality, safety, and scope. **Key Responsibilities:** * **Direction and Coordination:** Lead and supervise all on-site construction activities, coordinating various supervision teams (electrical, civil, quality, and commissioning). * **Primary Interface:** Serve as the direct communication channel with the client, engineering team, and other stakeholders. * **Project Control:** Conduct rigorous planning, monitoring, and control of the construction schedule, managing deviations and mitigating risks. * **Standards Supervision:** Ensure strict adherence to HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) standards, quality controls, and contractual requirements. * **Reporting:** Prepare periodic reports on construction progress, milestones achieved, and risk management for international coordination. * **Local Profile:** Residence in Portugal (with focus on the Northern region) and familiarity with the local market. * **Experience:** Proven prior experience as a Site Manager on large-scale energy projects. Specific experience in Photovoltaic (PV) Plants, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and interconnection infrastructure (substations and high-voltage lines) is highly desirable. * **Languages:** Fluency in **Portuguese** and fluent command of **Spanish or English**, an essential requirement for daily coordination with the international team. * **Leadership:** Strong ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, make decisions, and provide technical leadership in complex environments.