Director of Construction – Europe
Description
We are looking for a Director of Construction – Europe to lead a team of project managers delivering large-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects across multiple European countries. The role requires multidisciplinary management expertise spanning infrastructure, engineering, finance, and commercial aspects.
Responsibilities
- Lead the team of project managers responsible for large-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects, from financial close through construction, commissioning, and commercial operation (COD).
- Own the department’s project budgets, including budget development, cost control, monitoring, and forecasting.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with internal teams, including Development, Engineering, Procurement, and Finance, and with external stakeholders, including contractors, global equipment suppliers, owner’s engineers, project management and supervision firms, and business partners.
- Monitor key project milestones, identify contractual risks and exposures, and lead negotiation strategies to proactively resolve issues and protect the company’s interests.
- Represent the projects and regularly report on their status and progress to senior management, partners, and other stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant field – required.
- At least 10 years of experience managing renewable energy and/or infrastructure projects, including civil works, electrical infrastructure (including substations and grid connection), and the management of contractors, consultants, and engineering designers – required.
- Proven experience managing international projects across multiple countries – required.
- Experience managing budgets and the financial and commercial aspects of complex infrastructure projects – required.
- Proven experience leading and developing teams of project managers – required.
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and workstreams simultaneously.
- Strong technical orientation combined with strategic, big-picture thinking.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and MS Project – required.
- Full professional proficiency in English, both spoken and written – required.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently to project sites across Europe.
- Experience working remotely with geographically distributed teams and/or collaborating with Israeli companies – an advantage.
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; 10+ years managing renewable energy/infrastructure projects; experience with international projects, budgets, and team leadership; Microsoft Office (Excel, MS Project); full English proficiency; frequent travel across Europe.
Key Responsibilities
- leading project managers
- managing budgets
- coordinating stakeholders
Skills & Tools
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project
Job Details
- Category: Project and Program Management
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Europe
- Languages: English
About Enlight
A leading Israeli public company specializing in initiating, developing, constructing, and operating renewable energy projects. — Industry: Utilities