EPC Planning Specialist (m/w/d)

As an Independent Power Producer, Voltalia operates in over 20 countries, developing, building, and managing renewable energy projects across five key technologies: solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and storage. Backed by the AFM Group, a globally recognized, family-owned investment group, we benefit from long-term stability and a shared commitment to sustainable growth.

Our impact is expanding. By the end of 2024, our operational and under-construction capacity reached 3.3 gigawatts-a 14% increase from 2023-solidifying our role as a leader in the global renewable energy landscape. With 1,500 professionals worldwide, we are driving change in a fast-evolving industry.

Your leadership will be instrumental in navigating challenges, fostering innovation, and positioning the company for long-term success.

At Voltalia, we welcome individuals from all backgrounds, whatever your race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, age, disability, sexual orientation, and experience. In our company, diversity drives innovation and contributes to a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Voltalia' s subsidiary for the O&M and EPC third party services, is looking for experienced Planning Specialist with the following responsabilities:

• Manage and maintain the project schedules and plans with the objective to meet contractual requirements and targets with cost savings.
• Strong Microsoft Project knowledge
• High emphasis on S-curve creation & Sanity Checks
• Managing the interdependencies of project workflow in an organized manner. Provide critical path analysis supporting with what-if/ scenario planning.
• Support Sales, Bid teams with schedules and plans for new opportunities and projects.
• Control each project's portfolio by assuring the delivery of all the reports and projects' information in order to identify possible deviations and act accordingly;
• Adhere with standards for Project Management in collaboration with wider PS PMO community (COE, Regional PMO, PMO Risk)
• Support Project Management and Construction Management with Extension-of-Time claims.
• Analyse subcontractor's program including critical path analysis, risk analysis, program quality checks and any required improvements.
• PMO support tasks with emphasis during project execution phase - Project Kick-off, Project Charters, Project Reviews and periodic reports, Project Schedules, Project Closure, etc.
• Initiating mitigation measures in coordination with respective disciplines to minimize project time delays.
• Establish and lead the project team and ensure transparent and effective communication related to the overall Master Time Schedule.
• Monitor construction progress through travel to project sites when required.

Qualifications & Experiences

• Minimum 15 years proven previous experience as a Project Planner a MUST.
• Has previously carried out the planning of renewable energy works
• PMBOK training.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Project (Advanced) & Office.
• Proficiency in English is a MUST & other languages are a PLUS.

Key Skills

• Strong team player with effective interpersonal and professional communication skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Willingness and openness to learn and grow.
• Creative thinker with the ability to "think outside the box".
• Flexible and adaptable to changing environments and challenges.
• Well-organized with solid planning and time management skills.

Ready to shape the future of renewable energy? Apply now and bring your leadership to Voltalia!