Vice President, Construction

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ph3Vice President, Construction /h3pstrongDepartment: /strongOperations /ppstrongEmployment Type: /strongFull Time /ppstrongLocation: /strongRemote, Italy /pbrh3Description /h3pCubico Sustainable Investments develops, builds and operates a diverse portfolio of renewable energy assets globally.. In Italy, Cubico is developing a rapidly maturing pipeline of wind, solar photovoltaic (including agriPV) and BESS projects. /ppThe Vice President, Construction will join at a key moment in the evolution of Cubico’s Italian business and play a crucial role in the delivery of projects from late stage development through to COD. /ppThe Vice President, Construction's initial focus will be as an influential member of a core delivery team that will include development, legal and commercial representatives to drive the projects to NTP, before taking on full construction management and project delivery responsibilities. The role will report to the Italy Country Manager and will have a dotted line to the Global Head of Construction. /ppThe ideal profile will be open and outward-looking by nature, self-motivated, with well-rounded interpersonal skills, used to working in high performing and flexible teams and able to deliver under tight deadlines and complex negotiation situations. /ppAn engineering/technical background is required, with strong project management and negotiation skills and the ability to understand the commercial drivers of their actions. /ppThe successful candidate will have extensive experience in the planning, contracting and delivery of utility scale renewable energy projects. An awareness of project finance principles will be advantageous. /ppLocation: Based in Milan or Rome offices (hybrid), or remote with monthly office visits. /pbrh3Key Responsibilities /h3pstrongPre-Construction Phase /strong /pulliFor upcoming Italian projects, manage the entire preconstruction phase from a technical perspective from late stage of development to notice to proceed (ready to shovel) status, coordinating the input from local and central team members as required. /liliAct as a key member of a multi-disciplinary project delivery team, tasked to commercialise the projects and prepare them for a successful construction phase (delivered to time, quality and budget with the highest HSE standards) /liliLead the tendering and support negotiation of EPC, BOP, Owners Engineer and equipment supply contracts as required, working closely with the Procurement, Technical and Commercial functions /liliSupport the definition and optimisation of key project information including: schedule, CAPEX,



OPEX and other technical assumptions. /liliProactively work to identify project risks and opportunities together with action plans to mitigate/realise them. /liliWork with internal and external technical and engineering teams to ensure an optimal solution (in terms of LCOE) for all aspects of projects: technology, design, site studies, etc. /liliProactively work with the development team to derisk and progress grid connection works and late development activities. /liliEnsure that Cubico’s governance processes are implemented across all projects, maintaining strong project documentation management throughout. /liliEvaluate new projects opportunities under development in collaboration with the local development team. /liliPlan the transition into construction well in advance, ensuring a comprehensive handover and lessons learned package is prepared. /liliSupport the definition of ongoing resourcing plans to grow the Italian delivery team in line with portfolio growth/progression. /li /ulpstrongConstruction Phase /strong /pulliLead and supervise project construction activities, from remaining pre-construction through to a successful transition into operations. /liliLead by example on safety and act as a role model /liliEnsure key contractors have adequate project controls in place, and maintain overall project controls /liliWork closely with key contractors and stakeholders (i.e lender’s technical advisor, utility/interconnection companies, owner’s engineer, local councils etc), building strong relationships while monitoring performance and enforcing contractual provisions as needed. /liliManagement of the implementation and supervision plan for the Owner. Finalising the company’s Project Execution Plan, ensuring the main contractors have adequate controls implemented. /liliProactively following/leading the progress of grid connection works, monitoring the progress of the connection solution and supporting the Grid Operator management; /liliProvide contract management and change control management. /liliLead a high-performing project team,



including owners engineer team and support functions /liliActively manage the interface between different contractors and stakeholders in order to minimise project risk, particularly with regard to schedule slippage and cost overruns. /liliEnsure that Cubico’s governance processes are implemented across all projects, maintaining strong project documentation management throughout. /liliChair monthly Steering Committees and prepare the required reporting aligned with company requirements. /liliPlan the transition into operations well in advance, working closely with Asset Management to prepare for a comprehensive handover and lessons learned package. /liliSupport the definition of ongoing resourcing plans to grow the Italian Construction team in line with portfolio growth/progression. /li /ulpstrongKey Internal Stakeholders /strong /pulliCountry Head /liliGlobal Head of Construction /liliDevelopment Team /liliCommercial Team /liliProcurement Team /liliCentral Technical/Construction Teams /li /ulbrh3Skills, Knowledge and Expertise /h3ulliDegree level qualification in engineering or similar technical discipline. /liliDemonstrable experience and successful track record in the pre- construction and construction phase of Solar PV and Wind Projects (BESS experience would be advantageous) either as an owner, EPC contractor or investor. /liliExperience of leading a project team is essential; formal project management training/certification would be beneficial. /liliSignificant and active experience in creatively solving the complex technical and commercial challenges typically experienced in the development and delivery of renewable energy projects. /liliStrong commercial and contractual acumen with a proven ability to negotiate contracts typically found in utility scale renewable energy projects. /liliWorking knowledge of project finance documents and how they relate to the construction of renewable energy projects. /liliKnowledge of Italian grid connection process, and ideally experience in managing interconnection projects. /liliUnderstanding of the related Italian consenting processes and requirements would be beneficial. /liliGood understanding of the engineering and design process. /liliAbility to work remotely and independently and be a self-starter. /liliCollaborative, proactive, structured and meticulous approach. /liliStrong communication skills. Ability to explain complex technical issues and their resolution to senior stakeholders. /liliAbility to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. /liliFluent in Italian and upper intermediate level in English. /liliAbility to travel within Italy. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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