Project Manager (BESS)

About the company:

KIEFER is building Greece's integrated AI ecosystem. From renewable energy infrastructure and AI systems to robotics and enterprise applications, we connect the technologies that power Europe's intelligent future. Founded in 2014, KIEFER has delivered 600MW+ of energy projects and is now developing sovereign AI infrastructure, enterprise AI products and physical AI systems for Greece and Southeast Europe.

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  Take end-to-end accountability for BESS projects, from project kick-off through commissioning and final handover

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  Define and drive the project execution strategy, programme, budget, milestones and key deliverables

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  Ensure compliance with EPC contractual obligations, technical requirements and agreed project milestones

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  Own project financial performance, monitoring budget, forecast, cash flow, cost-to-complete and commercial exposure

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  Act as the primary project interface with the client, maintaining clear communication, alignment and timely decision-making throughout the project lifecycle

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  Coordinate Engineering, Procurement, Construction, HSE, Finance, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers around a single integrated delivery plan

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  Ensure engineering, procurement and construction activities remain aligned with project priorities and contractual milestones

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  Provide direction and coordination to Construction and Site Management teams, while retaining overall accountability for project performance and delivery

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  Identify project risks and critical issues early, establish mitigation actions and drive them through to resolution

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  Manage project changes, variations and claims in coordination with Commercial, Engineering and Construction teams

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  Lead project progress meetings, reviews and reporting with clients, internal stakeholders and senior management

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  Maintain effective oversight of construction progress through targeted and purposeful site visits, without being responsible for day-to-day site supervision

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  Drive projects toward safe, timely and commercially successful completion

• Engineering degree, preferably in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or another relevant discipline

• Proven experience in Project Management within EPC, energy, renewable energy or major infrastructure projects

• Strong understanding of the interaction between engineering, procurement, construction, contracts, cost and schedule

• Experience managing complex projects with multiple internal and external interfaces

• Strong commercial awareness and confidence working with budgets, forecasts, variations, contractual requirements and project risks

• Confident client-facing communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills

• Structured, accountable and proactive approach, with the ability to maintain control of multiple priorities

• Previous experience in BESS, renewable energy, substations or complex electrical infrastructure will be considered a strong advantage

• Ability to understand site realities while maintaining focus on overall project performance rather than day-to-day construction supervision

• Interest in long-term involvement and professional growth within a rapidly expanding energy-storage portfolio