Construction Manager

NHOA Energy designs, delivers and services Battery Energy Storage Systems for utility-scale and industrial applications worldwide, based on proprietary technology.

We operate through four regional hubs: Milan for EMEA, Houston for the Americas, Perth for Australia Pacific, Taipei for Asia.

Our western power electronics secures performance, guarantees absolute cybersecurity and enables optimized system sizing, while our preferential Asian access offers a reliable, competitive, quality-assured battery supply.

World-class engineering and grid integration and forming expertise, coupled with local construction and commissioning capabilities, make for a bankable turnkey delivery platform.

NHOA Energy’s service platform combines global best practice with client proximity, enabling a tailored offering. We are committed to exceptional user experience, leveraging cutting-edge pre-emptive maintenance technology and immediate response capabilities to guarantee unparalleled availability.

Innovation, human capital, organization, financial strength and a flawless reputation of excellence, integrity and sustainability are the basis of our competitive advantage.

The Construction Manager will play a key role in supporting the development, tendering and execution of energy and infrastructure projects across the EMEA region. Reporting to the Head of Construction EMEA, this role sits at the heart of the organization, acting as a bridge between technical, commercial, procurement and execution teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

This is an opportunity to join an international, fast-paced environment, working on complex and high-profile projects with a strong focus on quality, risk management and continuous improvement.

The position is based in Italy, with travel across the EMEA region.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Construction Manager’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Scout, evaluate and manage construction and general contractors (GCOs), supporting partner mapping, qualification and tendering activities in collaboration with Procurement, Business Development and Techsales teams.
• Lead and coordinate GCO tendering processes, including preparation and management of subcontractor tender packages in line with global and local standards.
• Prepare, review and validate technical, commercial and contractual documentation, ensuring completeness, quality and timely submission.
• Estimate construction and installation budgets and support technical and commercial evaluations during bidding phases.
• Identify, assess and mitigate construction-related risks during tendering and execution, maintaining updated risk registers and sharing key risks at global level.
• Prepare technical evaluation analyses, ensuring alignment with customer contracts and minimizing deviations, risks and criticalities.
• Support the preparation and negotiation of contracts with GCOs and customers, working closely with Legal, Procurement and Commercial teams to ensure a back-to-back, risk-minimized approach.
• Conduct site visits, site surveys and preliminary construction activities during the tendering phase.
• Define construction and installation schedules, integrating contractor inputs and aligning with the overall project master schedule.
• Ensure a smooth handover from tendering to execution, supporting Project Managers and Site Managers during execution, including claims and variation management.
• Coordinate remotely with Site Managers during execution and, when required, act as on-site Site Manager within the EMEA region.
• Drive continuous improvement of construction management processes, reporting metrics and best practices.
• Ensure full integration of HSE procedures, promoting a strong safety culture across contractors and subcontractors.
• Act as a key interface with internal teams, clients and third parties, providing regular updates and reports throughout tendering and execution phases.

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in Engineering (Civil Engineering preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction management or similar roles.
• Proven experience in multidisciplinary and medium/large-scale energy or electrical projects, including on-site activities.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of international standards, EPC contracts and project management principles.
• Experience in negotiating complex construction contracts and managing major procurement processes.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety requirements and risk mitigation practices.

Location: Hybrid remote and Offices Milan.

What we offer

-Permanent full-time contract

-Competitive compensation starting from € 45.000,00 aligned with seniority and experience, along with an attractive total rewards package including welfare programs, and additional company benefits.

-A flexible and innovative approach to remote working that adapts to your needs (see: www.familyworking.it)

-Ambitious and people-centered work environment — we invest in your growth and well-being

-Professional experience in an international setting, with a young and multicultural team (31+ nationalities)

-Cross-functional collaboration to strengthen communication and teamwork skills

This announcement is addressed to both sexes, in accordance with Law 903/77 and Legislative Decree 198/2006, and to people of all ages and nationalities, in accordance with Legislative Decrees 215/03 and 216/03