PM–Lead PV

Your mission

As a PM-Lead PV you will support the delivery of utility-scale Solar PV projects across the Italian regions of Sardinia, Puglia and Basilicata. The role will focus on owner-side project execution and EPC oversight from pre-NTP through construction, commissioning, COD, and handover to operations.

You will focus on managing projects from late-stage development / Ready-to-Build (RtB) through Notice-to-Proceed (NTP), construction, commissioning, and Commercial Operation Date (COD). The portfolio consists primarily of large-scale ground-mounted agri-PV projects using single-axis trackers (SAT).

The company has an established platform and significant pipeline in Italy and is now strengthening its local project delivery capabilities. The role offers the opportunity to take substantial ownership across project execution and to grow into a future leadership position as the Italian delivery platform expands.

This is a highly hands-on role requiring regular interaction with contractors, authorities, consultants, landowners, grid-related stakeholders, and local partners. The successful candidate is expected to be operationally involved in projects and comfortable managing practical day-to-day challenges in dynamic execution environments.

      Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Coordination

• Lead utility-scale solar PV projects from RtB through NTP, construction, commissioning, and COD.
• Coordinate and manage external EPC contractors, consultants, technical advisors, and suppliers.
• Monitor project schedule, budget, quality, HSE, and contractual compliance.
• Identify project risks and proactively implement mitigation measures.
• Support construction oversight, commissioning coordination, punch-list management, and project close-out activities.
• Ensure projects are delivered according to technical, commercial, and governance requirements.

Pre-NTP & Project Preparation

• Lead key activities required to transition projects from RtB to NTP.
• Coordinate 3rd-party consultants conducting technical surveys, permitting follow-up, discharge conditions, land-related topics, and project readiness activities.
• Support EPC tendering, contractor negotiations, technical clarifications, and execution planning.
• Coordinate interfaces between development, engineering, procurement, legal, finance, and external advisors.
• Support project budgeting, scheduling, and execution strategy definition.

Stakeholder & Authority Management

• Actively engage with local authorities, municipalities, consultants, landowners, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Manage project escalations and support resolution of disputes where required.
• Maintain strong relationships with local stakeholders across the respective provinces Sardinia, Puglia, Basilicata and Perugia.
• Represent the company during project meetings, site visits, and execution-related discussions.

Contractor & Site Coordination

• Conduct regular site visits and actively monitor project progress and execution quality.
• Coordinate day-to-day interactions with contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure construction activities are progressing according to schedule and contractual obligations.
• Support resolution of technical, commercial, and practical construction challenges.

Commercial & Reporting Responsibilities

• Maintain project schedules, risk registers, action trackers, and reporting structures.
• Support budget monitoring and change-order tracking.
• Prepare project updates and reporting for senior management and internal stakeholders.

Platform Development

• Support the further build-out of the company’s Italian project delivery platform.
• Over time, support the development and mentoring of local PMs and site management resources as the platform grows.

Your profile

Professional Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in utility-scale solar PV project delivery 
• Proven experience delivering large-scale ground-mounted PV projects from development or RtB stage through COD 
• Strong experience with EPC contractor management and construction execution 
• Experience managing projects in Southern Italy, ideally including: 
  • Sardinia 
  • Puglia 
  • Basilicata
• Experience in agri-PV and single-axis tracker (SAT) projects is strongly preferred 
• Experience handling practical execution challenges, contractor disputes and authority escalations 
• Experience working in lean, entrepreneurial, or less process-driven environments is highly valued. 

Technical & Commercial Competencies

• Strong understanding of utility-scale PV project execution and construction management
• Good understanding of permitting, land, grid connection, and project readiness topics
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary project interfaces
• Commercially and contractually aware
• Structured but pragmatic problem-solving approach 

Education & Background

• Degree or equivalent practical experience in engineering, renewable energy, construction management, project management, or related technical fields.  

Language Requirements

• Native Italian speaker mandatory
• Business fluent English required 

Personal Profile

• Hands-on, proactive, and execution-oriented
• Pragmatic and solution-oriented while operating within clear governance boundaries
• Strong ownership mentality and accountability
• Able to work independently with limited support structures
• Comfortable working in dynamic environments
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Willingness to travel regularly and maintain strong field presence

Why us?

• Permanent employment contract 
• Remote/home-office based within Italy
• Long-term development opportunity within a growing renewable energy platform
• Exciting and responsible tasks with plenty of room for your own ideas
• Motivated team and flat hierarchies
• Internal and external training opportunities

About us

At Canopy Infrastructure, we're transforming the renewable energy landscape by developing utility-scale solar projects that create sustainable income streams for landowners while accelerating the clean energy transition.Our comprehensive approach combines technical expertise, financial innovation, and strategic partnerships to deliver projects that benefit communities, investors, and the environment.