Project Manager, BESS, Energy EMEA (Italy)

What to Expect

The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that larger battery storage “turnkey” projects provided by Tesla Energy are procured, built and commissioned to a high degree of quality and in an efficient, safe and cost-effective manner.

The Project Manager provides support to the Business and Engineering team during the costing and specification phase and leads the appointment and management of contractors once projects are signed. The PM is then responsible for managing sites and contractors during the construction and commission phases.

Experience of delivering and managing commercial / industrial electrical installations is required to perform this role. As well as possessing solid electrical engineering knowledge and the ability to determine the quality of a contractor’s work, this role also requires a strong understanding Health and Safety management.

Besides a rock-solid work ethic and a strong team oriented personality, members of our team display creativity, passion, and a desire to break new ground in a constantly shifting technology landscape.

What You'll Do

Provide support to the Tesla Energy team during the sales and specification phase of turnkey projects:

Be responsible for the identification and management of approved contractors

Assist in the preparation of tender documents

Manage the tender process

Visit and evaluate potential project sites as required

Meet with customers / contractors as required

Comment on proposals and contracts as required

Assist with the design and permitting phase of turnkey projects:

Support the approval / permitting process of new projects

Liaise with contractors, installers and customers as required

Be responsible for the appointment of selected contractor(s)

Manage the installation and commissioning phase of turnkey projects:

Liaise with customers, contractors and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered to the agreed timetable

Ensure work is of a high quality, meets relevant codes, best practices and Tesla requirements, safety plans & documentation; inspect sites and enforce H&S compliance as necessary

Ensure projects are delivered cost effectively and to budget

Work with the wider Tesla Energy team to:

Gather and disseminate the H&S and regulatory requirements of the local market

Provide feedback from the design, installation and commissioning process

Perform other duties as required

What You'll Bring

Relevant work experience, including significant first-hand experience of: selecting, procuring and managing contractors; management of high value commercial and industrial electrical projects

Experience of managing Health and Safety

Relevant H&S qualifications

Knowledge of local codes and regulations

An ability to prioritize and execute many tasks in parallel

Excellent attention to detail and an ability to produce clear and concise written documents

Professional fluency in English and Italian is required

In addition the following knowledge or experience would be highly beneficial:

Experience of working with DNOs and facilitating grid connections

Electrical Inspection and Test

Working with MV/HV

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