Senior Project Manager Solar (m/w/d)

Our Mission

Shaping the transition to sustainability in the best possible way. We Know How.

Each of us wants to act more sustainably. Ecorus supports its customers in their journey to a climate-friendly and sustainable world of tomorrow. We advise, develop, implement and maintain solar systems. And all this under one roof. In this way, we help our customers to switch to sustainable solar energy, tailored to their individual requirements and needs.

Do you want to make a difference at Ecorus with energy and a lot of passion?

We are looking for you as a (senior) project manager for the Southern Germany region, full-time and in a direct permanent position.

Be part of the solar energy revolution with Ecorus!

We are a Dutch expanding solar project company with currently more than 150 employees and a strong mission: to close a coal-fired power plant by 2030 and to greatly accelerate the transition to sustainability for its customers by generating and storing onsite and offsite solar energy. Ecorus is the market leader in Benelux and is already active in other European countries. In 2023, installations with around 300 megawatts of solar energy were implemented!

Ecorus DE GmbH has already implemented large-scale projects in the midscale segment on commercial properties and also builds solar parks on ground surfaces. This is an extraordinary opportunity to join this exciting journey at a special time and to play a key role in shaping its success in Germany.

Your tasks as a (senior) project manager at Ecorus?

As a (senior) project manager, you will play an important role in the realization and construction of large-scale solar projects, from the bidding phase to commissioning. These are energy installations on open spaces and company roofs (5 MWp to 100+ MWp/). You will take care of the entire process from conception to completion. In detail, you have overall responsibility for your projects and monitor the progress of the project throughout the entire term, of course in close consultation with the customer. You will manage our contractors, coordinate the work of the engineers and site managers and ensure smooth cooperation with internal teams from purchasing to the legal department.

• You will be responsible for the budgeting, scheduling and quality assurance of the projects in
• all financial, technical and logistical aspects
• Documentation and reporting to stakeholders and management on the
• technical, qualitative, purchasing, logistical and financial progress of the
• project
• You will be responsible for technical quality control in accordance with our internal and
• regulatory requirements
• You will monitor the purchasing and logistics processes within the project and will be supported by
• internal purchasing

What you bring to the table

You have at least 5 years of professional experience as a project manager of large-scale plants, so you have really built something up and understand how projects work at all levels, technically,

economically and contractually. In addition, you will bring:

• High level of professional competence in the planning and implementation of projects
• Technical training is an advantage - especially a master electrical engineer or state-certified electrical engineer
• Experience with contract management and related stakeholder management
• Experience in the solar/energy business is an advantage
• Unrestricted willingness to travel and flexibility (within Germany and the Netherlands)
• You love the allure of unexpected challenges and find pragmatic, sustainable solutions
• Building on your experience in project management, you have a healthy
• Willingness to take risks and to make decisions
• Very good professional German and good written and spoken English skills

What can you expect?

• You can expect an energetic, knowledge-driven and innovative environment as well as fair
• and competitive remuneration that reflects your performance, qualifications and experience
• Flexible and fair working hours, work-life balance
• Hybrid working model with home office
• Attractive office in Düsseldorf for regular team meetings
• Close cooperation with the main players responsible for the German market
• The compatibility of family and career is very important to Ecorus - we will find solutions together on how to make it work well!
• Attractive company car – also for private use

Ecorus offers you the opportunity to contribute your skills and your own ideas to the expansion of your business in Germany. Become part of an energetic team from 15 nations characterized by high quality standards and state-of-the-art technical expertise, in which you can play a key role in shaping project successes and the energy transition!

It is a versatile job for ambitious project managers who want to shape their career in an

innovative, fast-growing company.

If you see yourself in this role, we look forward to receiving your application in

German or English.

Acquisition by third parties is not welcome.