EPC Project Manager, Europe

Reposted 16 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Hiring Remotely in Germany
Remote
Senior level
Semiconductor • Energy
The Role
Oversee the delivery of thermal energy storage projects in Europe, ensuring project plans align with company goals while managing risks and stakeholder relations.
Summary Generated by Built In

About Rondo Energy 

At Rondo, we help the world’s most difficult-to-decarbonize industries rapidly lower their energy costs and carbon emissions. 

Our low-cost, drop-in heat battery replaces fossil-fired boilers at industrial facilities, enabling companies to deeply decarbonize without making costly changes to their factories. Utilizing century-old refractory brick material and cutting-edge automation, Rondo Heat Batteries (RHBs) turn intermittent renewable electricity into continuous, high-temperature heat and power. With proven success in the field and modular models, we reduce cost and emissions across various industries, from food and textiles to steel and cement. 

With a $3+ trillion market potential, we’re driving new demand for renewables, improving energy security, and accelerating rapid carbon reduction within the world’s most hard-to-abate sectors. 

We are looking for an experienced, highly skilled Project Manager to oversee our upcoming projects across Europe, ensuring successful execution from a technical, financial, and operational standpoint. 

 

What You Will Do (key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to): 

  • Overall responsibility for project delivery of thermal energy storage projects.
  • Develop and oversee comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation. Ensure alignment with overall company goals.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks. Implement strategies to maintain project schedules and budgets while minimizing risks.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including sales, engineering, supply chain, finance, and legal departments as well as clients, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities. Act as a primary point of contact for clients.
  • Coordinate interfaces between contractors, vendors, consultants and 3rd parties involved in the project.
  • Coordinate a multidisciplinary team responsible for the delivery of energy storage projects from FEED & permitting through to commissioning. Develop and communicate a clear project vision, strategy, and objectives.
  • Manage the site team (internal and/or outsourced).
  • Champion a culture of safety and quality, ensuring that all projects adhere to EPC contract requirements, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
  • Prepare and present regular project status reports to the executive team and key stakeholders. Provide insights into project performance and recommendations for improvement.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the project delivery process, identifying opportunities for increased efficiency, quality and lower cost. 

 

What You Will Bring: 

  • Degree in an Engineering discipline; Mechanical, Chemical, or Structural preferred
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Proven track record of successfully delivering complex construction projects (> 25 MUSD) on time and within budget.  
  • In-depth knowledge of construction methods and regulatory requirements.
  • Proficiency in project management software and tools.
  • Previous experience in Northern European countries (Denmark and Germany preferred).
  • Experience in dealing with clients, EPC contractors, utilities and local authorities.
  • Quick learner with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Entrepreneurial, self-motivated and able to independently drive projects.
  • Pro-active and initiative-taking.
  • Strong leadership, team/building, communication and negotiations skills.
  • Speak and write English fluently. German and/or Danish would be a plus.
  • Flexible and adaptable with a "can-do" attitude.
  • Ability to work well under pressure. 

 

Bonus Points! 

  • Experience in thermal energy storage projects.
  • Knowledge of Primavera software.   
  • Proficiency in Danish or German
  • Experience in a fast-paced start-up environment deploying novel technologies on large scale is highly desirable. 

 

The ideal candidate is based in Northern Germany (Hamburg, Berlin, Essen) but strong candidates from other European geographies will be considered.

Rondo Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities.  

Rondo is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please let our recruiting team know. 

We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias.  

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Rondo does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Rondo Energy does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners. 

 

Top Skills

Primavera
Project Management Software
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Oakland, California
93 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

We're hiring!! Rondo is delivering the world's lowest cost zero-carbon industrial heat. The Rondo Heat Battery powers industrial processes with renewable electricity, cutting energy costs and eliminating emissions. We deliver complete solutions to large-scale industrial energy needs worldwide - both as major capital projects and on a Heat as a Service basis. The Rondo Heat Battery provides temperatures up to 1,500°C, at less than half the cost and twice the efficiency of hydrogen.

Similar Jobs

Celonis Logo Celonis

Senior Technical Program Manager- Security

Big Data • Information Technology • Productivity • Software • Analytics • Business Intelligence • Consulting
Remote
Hybrid
2 Locations
3000 Employees

SailPoint Logo SailPoint

Engagement Manager - German Speaker

Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Sales • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Data Privacy
Remote
Hybrid
Germany
2461 Employees

GitLab Logo GitLab

Staff Technical Program Manager, FinOps

Cloud • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Automation
Easy Apply
Remote
31 Locations
2350 Employees
120K-258K Annually

GitLab Logo GitLab

Sr. Technical Program Manager, Office of the CTO

Cloud • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Automation
Easy Apply
Remote
29 Locations
2350 Employees

Similar Companies Hiring

UL Solutions Thumbnail
Software • Renewable Energy • Professional Services • Energy • Consulting • Chemical • Automotive
Chicago, IL
15000 Employees
Energy CX Thumbnail
Utilities • Professional Services • Greentech • Financial Services • Energy • Consulting • Business Intelligence
Chicago, IL
55 Employees
InCommodities Thumbnail
Renewable Energy • Machine Learning • Information Technology • Energy • Automation • Analytics
Austin, TX
234 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account