Project Manager

ContourGlobal, a KKR Company, led by CEO Antonio Cammisecra, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets worldwide. The company currently manages 5.3 GW of installed capacity across different power generation technologies and asset categories, with an additional 1 GW of renewables under construction and a further 9.8 GW under development. 

The operational footprint of the company extends to 18 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America. The company has committed to speed up the decarbonization of its portfolio with a sustainable transition of its thermal fleet, the repowering of existing renewable assets and the organic development of new renewable projects. ContourGlobal boasts 20 years of strong collaboration with communities, institutions, and customers that benefit from its electricity supply through long-term contracts or innovative PPAs, coupled with energy management solutions. 

We are looking for a 

Project Manager  

Arizona 

Job Summary: 

As Project Manager, you will join our Operations team! In this role, you will report to the Head of Engineering and Construction and will be helping lead our global power generation company into the future and responsible for all activities related to the execution of the project in accordance with the assumption book with the HSEQ standards and in time and cost. Management of the construction (back office and site), Cost Management, Time Management, Quality Management, Contract Administration, Safety Management, work in coordination with the project team, PMO and support functions; defining the responsibilities and management structure of the project site team, organizing and leading by implementing project controls, defining roles and responsibilities and developing communication protocols, and identifying elements of project design and construction likely to give rise to disputes and claims. Join us to drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all!  

Key Responsibilities: 

You will be responsible for: 

• Where necessary to support the transition from Development to execution of the project, this may include permitting, detailed design or contract negotiations, HSEQ. 

• Ensure the implementation and compliance of the highest standards of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality on the entire construction process and particularly on-site. 

• Coordinate with the PMO, Contract Managers and other relevant support functions all project’s activities, reporting. 

• Proactively monitor the S progress curve for E-P-C and implement and or request actions to recover any relevant deviation. 

• Monitor General Contractor’s and sub-contractors’ adherence to its Health and Safety policy including site safe working procedures and local regulations. 

• Monitor the on-site construction team’s performance, including holding meetings on a regular basis. 

• The Construction Manager will be ContourGlobal (in back office and on-site together with the Construction Manager or Site Manager) representative managing the General Contractor relationship, including monitoring, measuring, evaluating and reporting the scheduled progress of the General Contractor to ContourGlobal Project Manager.  

• Avoidance of delays, changes and disputes.  

• Monitoring the compliance of the agreed General Constructor’s standards for design and work of on-site technical, commercial and quality; this will include the adherence to ContourGlobal corporate standards. Enhancing project design and construction quality.  

• Optimum use of design and construction firms' skills and talents.  

• Coordinating with the General Contractor and ContourGlobal subcontractors as required contract compliance, technical compliance, scope changes, change orders, ContourGlobal directed changes and extensions of time.  

• Prepare and submit periodic reports (e.g. weekly, monthly, milestone completion, payment certificate, PAC, FAC, others) in the standard format that demonstrate and provide information to Senior Management that the projects currently in execution are being managed for a successful outcome (including monthly cash flows and accounting as required).  

• Ensure all project information is properly understood by site staff including costs, design, schedules, procurement, construction issues, contractor invoices and payments, funding requirements, change order notifications and any issues that could impact the construction progress.  

• Assist in developing and implementing contingency plans to recover project costs or schedule slippage together with the Management when necessary. 

• Control of the scope of the work.  

• Project scheduling.  

• Optimum flexibility in contracting and procurement. 

• Oversee all support activities such as procurement, custom duties, delivery, sustainability, environmental, compliance, etc. 

• Ensure the compliance of all environmental plans and environmental compliance during the construction period. 

• Work closely with the O&M manager in all related matters and particularly on time mobilization of the O&M team at the right time of construction. 

• Ensure timely resolution of issues and deficiencies and develop and implement contingency plans to recover project costs or schedule slippage, when necessary, proactively adopt cost efficient actions. 

Qualifications and Skills:  

Your profile is a natural match if you have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field. 

• A master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, NEBOSH, Lean Construction) is a plus. 

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in construction management, preferably in energy, infrastructure, or large-scale industrial projects. 

• Proven experience managing EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects. 

• Experience with General Contractors and subcontractor management. 

• Demonstrated experience ensuring HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment, Quality) compliance in complex projects. 

• Strong leadership and people management skills, capable of leading on-site teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders. 

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities. 

• English Proficiency.  

Our Values 

• «We» is our greatest asset 

• We respect and protect the environment 

• We are doers, committed to doing things right 

• We act with integrity and transparency 

• We think and act like entrepreneurs 

You can find here more about our Purpose, Mission and Values. 

Working@CG: 

• As a globally integrated team, we push boundaries, work collaboratively, and remain agile in the pursuit of excellence. With an entrepreneurial mindset, we encourage initiative and innovation. At ContourGlobal you are an employee, and you are also an owner. Our Employee Ownership Program allows our employee-owners to make a difference and drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all!  

• We foster a culture where individuals are empowered to succeed, contribute and shape the future of sustainable energy. 

• Cross-border collaboration shapes our way of working: our diverse workforce reflects the multicultural environment we embrace every day. 

• We offer a competitive compensation package: we believe in meritocracy and rewarding meaningful contributions. 

• We enjoy making the most of our shared spaces to foster teamwork and collaboration. At the same time, our flexible working policy allows us to prioritize results while supporting wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance. 

Interested in joining our company? 

We know that skills and experience come in different forms, and we value diverse perspectives.