Construction Site Manager (m/f/d)

Overview

The Construction Site Manager is responsible for leading, coordinating, and executing construction activities for international large-scale solar PV EPC projects. This position ensures full compliance with technical specifications, contractual obligations, safety standards, and quality requirements. The role combines strategic project oversight with hands-on technical coordination, ensuring successful delivery from construction planning to commissioning and handover.

Your mission

• Accountable for the on-site execution of PV EPC projects from mobilization through commissioning, energization, and final handover
• Lead and coordinate all daily construction activities in alignment with the project schedule and contractual milestones
• Oversee, coordinate and manage the performance of internal teams, subcontractors, site engineers, supervisors, and technical personnel to ensure efficient execution of works
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to project managers and site teams; develop, mentor, and evaluate staff while assigning responsibilities to ensure high performance
• Ensure full compliance with company procedures, corporate Quality Assurance policies, HSE standards, legal/statutory requirements, site safety requirements, environmental legislation and industry best practices
• Ensure all works are executed in accordance with technical specifications, contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and quality standards, including conducting inspections and overseeing corrective actions where required
• Maintain accurate daily records of progress, completed quantities, outstanding works, and construction performance
• Provide structured daily and weekly reports on construction progress, risks, delays, resource requirements, and procurement/logistics updates 
• Report directly to the Head of Projects and Project Manager
• Ensure accurate and timely project documentation to support payment milestones, claims management, audits, and contractual compliance
• Support and coordinate commissioning and testing activities to ensure full readiness for energisation and project handover
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination between all internal and external stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to optimize construction methods, workflows, and site processes, and implement approved improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce risk
• Contribute to the continuous development and improvement of Greencells construction standards and best practices

Your profile

• Engineering degree (civil, electrical, mechanical) or equivalent relevant qualification
• Minimum 3 years of site management experience in electrical infrastructure projects with overall site responsibility
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, testing/commissioning, quality control, and HSE regulations
• Experience with project controls, scheduling tools (MS Project, MS Planner), MS Office, and document control systems
• Knowledge of contract management and standard contract forms
• Demonstrable experience of construction cost, schedule, risk, technical and quality management
• Excellent communication skills across all levels (internal and external)
• A responsible, proactive and solution-oriented approach to work, with the ability to apply professional expertise effectively in day-to-day activities.
• A commitment to respectful, trusting collaboration and mutual support within the team.
• Commercial awareness and ability to work autonomously
• Proven track record of delivering projects safely, on time, and on budget
• Willingness to travel to and between the different project sites
• Fluency in English is mandatory, German and/ or other European languages are seen as an advantage

What we offer

• Independent work in a committed team
• Work in a growing, international company with a start-up mentality
• Open and friendly working atmosphere
• Flexitime model with core working hours

About us

Greencells doesn’t just build solar plants — we help shape Europe’s energy future. With conviction, responsibility, and strong teams.

With more than 190 completed projects and over 4.1  GWp of installed capacity, we are one of Europe’s leading EPC and O&M providers for utility-scale solar power. We provide engineering, construction and technical O&M services for  grid-connected PV plants in Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Romania and Hungary – efficiently, reliably, and always looking ahead.

What drives us:
We build clean energy solutions for a better tomorrow.

It’s not just a line –  it’s what we stand for.

And how we work reflects that: We take ownership. We listen, think ahead and act with purpose. We stay pragmatic when things get complex. And we’ve got each other’s backs when it matters. For us, quality isn’t a commitment – it’s a mindset.

Whether you manage projects, design systems, balance books or shape communications – you’ll find freedom here, not rigid structures. Your ideas matter. Your initiative is welcome. And your impact is tangible – in results, in teams, in the energy transition.

At Greencells, you’ll work in intercultural, interdisciplinary teams – with flat hierarchies, real ownership and the chance to make your mark. Flexible working models, mutual trust and opportunities to grow are just as much a part of our culture as the shared ambition to move forward – professionally and personally.

If that sounds like the kind of place you’re looking for – we’d love to get to know you.