PV Project Manager - Italy
Pubblicato il 26-08-2026 - GÉNÉRALE DU SOLAIRE in Milano
About
Created in 2008, GÉNÉRALE DU SOLAIRE is a French independent producer of renewable electricity.
Independent renewable electricity producer, GENERALE DU SOLAIRE specializes in the development, construction, and operation of photovoltaic power plants, both in France and internationally. The workforce is distributed among the headquarters in Paris, the operational regional management near Montpellier, and the Italian subsidiary (GDS SOLE) located in Milan. The Group’s growth is based on strong teams with strong human values and an agile strategy.
Job Description
For our Italian branch, with HQ in Milan, we are looking for a Project Manager. in charge of leading the delivery of solar farm projects. This will primarily involve taking projects through the tendering, pre-construction and construction phases.
Key responsibilities :
- Manage solar farm projects on behalf of clients, acting as Owner’s Engineer/Project Manager.
- Manage project budgets and schedules, including use of MS Project or similar industry standard software.
- Assess, review and report on project spend throughout the project.
- Maintain project risk registers, action trackers, change logs, etc.
- Manage GDS’s project team, typically including colleagues from across project management, electrical engineering, civil engineering, site engineering and H&S; safety departments.
- Carry out and maintain a strong understanding of the Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) or Principal Designer (PD) role.
- Prepare Employer’s Requirements and other technical documents for inclusion in construction contracts, including: o Solar EPC contract o Balance of Plant (BoP)/Independent Connection Provider (ICP) contracts
- Support the team with planning condition discharge.
- Support the team in obtaining relevant project consents, permits and licences such as CRU licence, road opening licences, felling licences, etc.
- Liaise with distribution and transmission system operators regarding grid connection contracts and delivery on behalf of clients.
- Negotiate EPC contract on behalf of clients, liaising with client’s project team, legal and financial advisors.
- Administer construction contracts.
- Manage construction meetings both on site and remotely.
- Manage construction interfaces between contractors and other project stakeholders.
Preferred Experience
- Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent
- At least 2 years of experience managing construction projects with medium to large size projects (préférably in the energy sector)
- Experience in Contract, Risk and Procurement Management
- Consolidated knowledge in a planning software (Project, Primavera, etc.)
- Knowledge of HSE & Quality Management
Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication skills, strong leadership
- Ability to work in multicultural teams
- Fluent in English and Italian (French is a plus)
Additional Information
- Contract Type: Full-Time
- Start Date: 01 September 2026
- Location: Milano
- Education Level: Master's Degree
- Experience: > 2 years
- Occasional remote authorized