Substation Construction Manager

• Domokos, Greece
• Farsala, Greece
• Grevena, Greece
• Kalabaka, Greece
• Karditsa, Greece
• Kozani, Greece
• Lamia, Greece
• Larissa, Greece
• Ptolemaida, Greece

• Trikala, Greece

• Work experience

• Technical occupations (other)

Ready to achieve great things together?

We are looking for a diligent engineer to be based on-site across central Greece. Join our dynamic construction team who have built photovoltaic plants with a total capacity of more than 350 megawatts (MW). Do you think innovatively, are a team player and have a passionate for sustainability. Does that sound like you? Then apply now. We look forward to getting to know you.

full time - limited

Your contribution to the energy transition

As our Substation Construction Manager, you will be responsible for on-site management and construction of HV substation for solar PV EPC projects in Greece, including full responsibility for technical, environmental and safety compliance, cost, quality, schedule, stakeholders' integration, logistics and security. Focus on quality management and control is paramount. This position is regarded as a hands-on, site based, skilled construction management role.

You can look forward to the following tasks;

• Accountable for the successful on-site execution of HV substation for solar PV EPC projects from construction planning and establishment through commissioning, energization and handover
• Formal construction management in accordance with company procedures & processes, legislation, standards and industry best practice; including technical, cost, schedule, quality, and stakeholder aspects
• Substation Construction Manager will report to the Construction Site manager
• Responsible for management and reporting on construction and commissioning progress (schedule, costs, risk, quality, SHE, compliance etc.)
• Adopt, implement, and improve where necessary the juwi construction management standards/ processes to minimize project risk and maximize performance
• Ensure compliance with all specifications and requirements in accordance with drawings and specification associated with construction, quality, testing, commissioning, and handover
• Responsible for achieving construction schedule and payment milestones, including preparation / compilation of all supporting documentation
• Coordination and cooperation with relevant internal and external interfaces
• Ensure full compliance with the QHSE regulations, legislation, standards, codes, and requirements in the Region
• Responsible for handover to O&M and/or the Owner via Construction Site manager

Your energy is required

You impress us with these qualifications;

• Engineering degree (civil, mechanical or electrical), or relevant
• Minimum of 5 years construction management experience in Electrical infrastructure projects with overall responsibility, 4 years of which gained managing large scale solar PV plants with the emphasis on grid connection (HV Substation)
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate at all levels both internally and externally (suppliers and customers)
• A proven track record in successfully delivering projects on time, on budget, safely and compliant with technical & quality requirements and relevant standards
• Experience of working autonomously, as the position requires leadership, decision making and problem solving
• Conversant with construction management tools (i.e. Project controls, scheduling, monitoring and document control), MS Project, MS Planner, MS Office, Autodesk BIM, Procore etc.
• Demonstrable experience of construction cost, schedule, risk, technical and quality management, and quality control
• Conversant with construction, environmental and safety requirements, and legislation
• An understanding of standard contract forms and contract management
• English and Greek: fluent speaker
• Demonstrable ability to work in matrix organizations and to operate in a culturally diverse international environment
• Team player with demonstrable leadership qualities
• Must have experience in reading grid works standard drawings
• Substation Platform construction – Earthworks
• Earth grid installation including copper joints and earth tails experience
• Yard stone and Kerb stone installation experience
• Transformer plinth construction knowledge
• Transformer bund wall and Oil dam installation knowledge
• Experience on transformer slipway construction
• Transformer rigging experience
• Subsoil drainage installation experience
• Earth resistivity and earth continuity tests knowledge
• Construction of the equipment support foundations and earth tails installation experience
• Equipment steel support installation
• Experience in reading lattice tower assembly drawings
• Primary equipment installation experience
• Stringing of conductor experience and termination knowledge
• Installation of control cables and protection cables experience
• Control plant installation experience
• Indoor switchgear installation experience
• Experience on assembling and erection of gantries
• Experienced and knowledge on installation of tubular bus bars, electrical equipment, earthing,
• Be authorised or licensed to do HV switching, very experience on isolation protocols and usage of earth links and substation barricading principles
• Knowledge and experience on overhead transmission lines will be an added advantage.
• Lock Out Tag Out procedure in depth knowledge
• Substation Work Permit System in depth knowledge
• Control building construction experience including false floors and cable ladders installation knowledge
• Logistics and material management experience
• Quality management experience
• In addition to the duties mentioned above, the job holder is required to carry out other duties that are in essence part of his area of activity, according to his knowledge and abilities.
• National and international travel will be required in line with business requirements

Desirable Attributes

• Any further language, German, French, Italian
• Possess a strong drive and have sharp analytical and problem-solving skills
• Result and detailed-orientated approach
• Engineering and Design abilities
• RTK Drone experience
• IOS experience

You have more to offer? We will gladly consider it. You don't meet all the requirements? No problem. We look forward to receiving your application.

Your energy booster at JUWI

At JUWI, an inspiring working environment awaits you. Our flexible working conditions creates the space for you to integrate your work into your life:

• Company culture: a space for creativity and innovation
• International teams: collaborating and communicating continuously with teams across the JUWI group fosters professional growth in a culturally diverse environment
• Structured environment: benefit from well thought out processes and procedures within our ISO 9001:2015 certified matrix organization
• Professional development: access to a wide range of opportunities for advancing your career
• Smart working: working from home opportunities is part of our commitment to cultivating a healthy work-life balance
• Health insurance: we've got your back Our private health insurance plan covers you
• Performance-based bonus: work toward your best performance, with your bonus also reflecting the region's performance

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This is us - a strong team shaping the future

At JUWI, we stand for a sustainable and strong future for all of us. Our motto "Power of Our Unity. Sustainable. Together. Strong" permeates everything we do, from planning to implementation.

As a pioneer in the field of renewable energy, we develop innovative solutions to drive the transition to a sustainable energy supply. Our commitment to climate protection, community and economic progress is deeply rooted in our DNA.

We look forward to meeting you.

Want to feel more of our energy?

• Monique Cooper
• External Recruiting Consultant EMEA

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