Head of Construction

Our Renewables team in Düsseldorf is looking for you

**We are Uniper**

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you

**Your responsibilities**
- Construction Management: Oversee all construction activities, including site preparation, foundation installation, module mounting, electrical installation, and commissioning, ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety regulations, and quality standards
- Contractor Coordination: Manage relationships with contractors, subcontractors, and vendors, including procurement, contract negotiation, performance evaluation, and resolution of disputes, to ensure timely and cost-effective project execution
- Site Management: Establish and maintain safe and efficient worksite operations, including site layout, logistics, material handling, and site security, to facilitate smooth construction progress and minimize disruptions
- Schedule Management: Develop and maintain construction schedules, identifying work packages, defining milestones, and managing dependencies to ensure on-time project delivery while integrating with our work package management approach
- Budget Management: Prepare and manage construction budgets, track expenses, forecast costs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement cost control measures to optimize project profitability
- Quality Control: Implement quality assurance and quality control processes, conduct inspections, and address non-conformities promptly to ensure that construction activities meet the highest quality standards and specifications
- Health and Safety: Promote and enforce a culture of safety on construction sites, implement safety protocols and procedures, conduct safety audits, and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations to prevent accidents and injuries
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and hazards associated with construction activities, develop risk mitigation strategies, and implement measures to minimize project risks and liabilities
- Team Leadership: Provide strong leadership and direction to the construction team, including project managers, site supervisors, engineers, and support staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work culture
- Stakeholder Communication: Communicate regularly with project stakeholders, including internal teams, clients, regulatory authorities, and community stakeholders, providing updates on construction progress, addressing concerns, and resolving issues in a timely manner
- Digitalization and Data Management: Drive digitalization initiatives within the construction process, leveraging digital tools and technologies to enhance efficiency, transparency, and collaboration. Ensure effective data management practices are in place to capture, analyze, and utilize construction-related data for informed decision-making and continuous improvement

**Your profile**
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, LEED) preferred
- 10+ years of experience in renewable project construction management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale construction projects, preferably in the renewable energy sector
- Strong technical knowledge of construction methods, materials, and equipment, with a focus on renewables energy systems and infrastructure
- Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals and objectives
- Proficiency in construction management software, project scheduling tools, and other relevant technologies
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels
- Sound understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations, with a commitment to promoting a safe and sustainable work environment
- Proven ability to manage budgets, control costs, and optimize resource utilization to achieve project objectives
- High level of understanding of digitalization trends and data management practices in construction

**Your benefits**

At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide