Project Director

Project Director

Metlen Εnergy & Metals

Sofia, Bulgaria

We are currently looking for a Project Director to join our M-Renewables team, in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Your role will encompass:

• Provide overall leadership, direction, and decision-making for the PV park construction project;
• Define project objectives, timelines, milestones, and performance indicators aligned with company strategy;
• Establish governance structures for project execution, reporting, and control;
• Oversee detailed engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) activities;
• Manage the EPC contractor, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure contractual, technical, and safety compliance;
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and resource allocations; implement corrective actions when needed;
• Ensure seamless integration of civil, mechanical, electrical, and grid connection works;
• Manage overall project budget and cost control, ensuring financial performance meets business case targets;
• Review and approve major contracts, purchase orders, and change orders;
• Monitor cash flow, cost forecasts, and claims management with contractors;
• Promote a strong Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) culture across the project;
• Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and safety standards;
• Oversee quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes during all project stages;
• Drive continuous improvement and zero-incident performance on site;
• Liaise with government agencies, local authorities, utilities, and regulatory bodies for permits, inspections, and approvals;
• Manage relationships with investors, landowners, community representatives, and grid operators;
• Ensure transparent communication and reporting to all project stakeholders;
• Lead a multidisciplinary project team, providing mentorship, motivation, and performance management;
• Foster collaboration across engineering, procurement, construction, finance, and legal teams;
• Ensure effective communication, alignment, and coordination among internal and external stakeholders;
• Oversee project testing, commissioning, and performance verification in coordination with technical teams;
• Ensure all systems meet design specifications and grid requirements;
• Lead final handover to operations and maintenance (O&M) teams with full documentation and training.

What you bring to the role:

• University Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical/Civil Engineering;
• 10+ years experience in Project Management and 3 years experience in similar position;
• Demonstrable experience in managing more than one energy related projects in parallel;
• MSc or MBA will be considered an asset;
• Excellent use of English Language;
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint);
• Advanced use of Microsoft Project/Primavera;
• Leadership and negotiation;
• Communication and Negotiation skills.