Site Manager (m/f/d)

The Dornier Group stands for innovative projects and exciting challenges and is a competent and reliable partner for complex consulting projects and demanding engineering services in a national and international environment. We bundle our expertise in the five Business units Renewables, Power and Heat, Renewable Mobility as well as Water and Nuclear Services.

To expand our team, we are looking for You to join us at various locations as a dedicated and motivated

Site Manager (m/f/d)

We are seeking an experienced Solar Project Site Manager to oversee the construction, testing, and commissioning of utility-scale solar projects. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the site team from mobilization through project completion, ensuring projects are executed safely, on time, and within budget. Depending on the project, presence at a different location may be necessary.

• Lead the site team from mobilization through project implementation and handover
• Ensure compliance and coordination of personnel to HSE policies
• Review monthly manhours and safety metrics to ensure compliance with safety goals
• Manage, support, monitor, and develop site specific QA/QC programs
• Manage, support, monitor, and develop site specific Inspection and Testing Plans (ITP)
• Monitor progress and verify adherence to project quality and industry standards by using ITP and Tracker template documents
• Coordinate with project teams on site issues and permitting
• Administer Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts
• Review project schedules and coordinate site logistics
• Plan and execute daily POD, weekly and monthly project meetings
• Prepare project status reports
• Monitor project construction and milestones schedule and confirm with contractors to ensure the project is built in conformance with the plans and specifications
• Monitor Contractors and confirm that the project is built in accordance with the EPC agreement specifications and scopes
• Monitor site team to ensure the project is built in accordance with all environmental and compliance mitigation measures
• Work with Subcontractors, local utilities for power interconnection requirements
• Manage the SCADA hardware installation and documents control
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, and startup activities

• 5-10 years relevant industry experience as a Site Manager
• Strong commitment to maintain a safe site working environment
• Clear understanding of permitting and regulatory issues
• Ability to work efficiently with the construction team from construction through commissioning and commercial operation
• Capability to document and report project progress accurately
• Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Proficiency in additional languages is an asset
• Willingness to travel internationally and work on-site for extended periods
• Computer proficiency including MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word applications

• Highly motivated teams in a national and international environment, with exciting and varied tasks around regional projects
• A working environment that enthusiastically embraces and promotes innovative ideas and sustainable approaches
• Support for your development through the opportunity to take on responsibility right from the start, to contribute your skills and to develop them further
• Attractive career paths in a partnership-based group of companies with flat hierarchies 
• Regular company calls and employee events

As a modern group of companies, we value diversity and welcome applicants (m/f/d) regardless of age, gender, cultural, social or ethnic background, religion or ideology.

If you are experienced and with a passion for renewable energy and a proven track record of successfully delivering utility-scale solar projects, we look forward to receiving your application as Site Manager (m/w/d)!

Dornier Group GmbH

Human Resources Department

Zimmerstraße 67/69

D - 10117 Berlin