Senior Construction Manager - Germany
Senior Construction Manager – all genders
Chint Solar is a leading player active in project development, financing, realization and operation of solar parks. Our ambition is to energize people to contribute to the energy transition. To make this happen, we act now.
Our dedicated and experienced European team started in 2016 and is developing PV projects in Germany, The Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, the United Kingdom and Hungary. With over 25 completed projects in Europe, we have built a significant track record and have become a key player in the solar industry.
Do you want to be part of the energy transition and use your knowledge to make an important contribution to the development and realization of our solar parks? If so, the position of Senior Construction Manager at Chint Solar is made for you.
You will take a leading role in the delivery of a flagship project in Germany, located in the vicinity of Berlin:
~200 MWp utility-scale solar PV plant
~100 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
~150 MVA MV/HV substation
This project represents a highly integrated, multi-scope construction environment with significant technical and interface complexity.
Your key responsibilities:
- Full responsibility for execution of all on-site construction activities across PV, BESS and substation scopes, acting as single point of accountability on site
- Drive and control construction progress, schedule and sequencing, ensuring alignment with contractual milestones and overall project timeline
- Lead and coordinate all contractors, subcontractors and site teams, managing interfaces across all disciplines and work packages
- Manage on-site stakeholders (e.g. landowners, neighbours, authorities as required), ensuring smooth site operations and minimising external disruptions
- Identify and resolve construction-related issues and constraints proactively, taking hands-on decisions within defined project boundaries
- Ensure structured progress tracking and reporting, providing transparency on performance, risks and deviations
- Manage and enforce construction-related contractual obligations on site, including performance monitoring, deviation handling and support to variations and claims
- Ensure compliance with HSE, quality and permitting requirements, including proper control and coordination of material deliveries supplied by Chint, and maintain control of construction-related costs and impacts
Your qualifications:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or comparable technical field
- 10+ years of experience in construction management of utility-scale Solar PV or infrastructure projects
- Proven track record in complex, multi-scope PV construction environments (BESS and substations advantageous)
- Strong experience in managing subcontractors, site coordination and interface-heavy projects
- Experience in construction-related contract management, including performance monitoring, variation handling and site-related claims support
- Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills with the ability to operate independently on site
- Full proficiency in German and English
Engagement model:
- Freelance or employment possible
- Project-based assignment (approx. 15–18 months)
- Full-time site presence required
Our offer:
- A dynamic, supportive, and collaborative team
- Attractive compensation and additional benefits
- The opportunity to actively contribute to the energy transition
