Project Director

At METLEN Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels. We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors: Energy and Metals. With a consolidated turnover of €5,683 million and an EBITDA of €1,080 million, along with a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, we drive success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, and change, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.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 projectDefine project objectives, timelines, milestones, and performance indicators aligned with company strategyEstablish governance structures for project execution, reporting, and controlOversee detailed engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) activitiesManage the EPC contractor, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure contractual, technical, and safety complianceMonitor project schedules, budgets, and resource allocations; implement corrective actions when neededEnsure seamless integration of civil, mechanical, electrical, and grid connection worksManage overall project budget and cost control, ensuring financial performance meets business case targetsReview and approve major contracts, purchase orders, and change ordersMonitor cash flow, cost forecasts, and claims management with contractorsPromote a strong Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) culture across the projectEnsure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and safety standardsOversee quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes during all project stagesDrive continuous improvement and zero-incident performance on siteLiaise with government agencies, local authorities, utilities, and regulatory bodies for permits, inspections, and approvalsManage relationships with investors, landowners, community representatives, and grid operatorsEnsure transparent communication and reporting to all project stakeholdersLead a multidisciplinary project team, providing mentorship, motivation, and performance managementFoster collaboration across engineering, procurement, construction, finance, and legal teamsEnsure effective communication, alignment, and coordination among internal and external stakeholdersOversee project testing, commissioning, and performance verification in coordination with technical teamsEnsure all systems meet design specifications and grid requirementsLead final handover to operations and maintenance (O&M) teams with full documentation and trainingWhat you bring to the role:University Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical/Civil Engineering10+ years experience in Project Management and 3 years experience in similar positionDemonstrable experience in managing more than one energy related projects in parallelMSc or MBA will be considered an assetExcellent use of English LanguageExcellent use of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)Advanced use of Microsoft Project/PrimaveraLeadership and negotiationCommunication and Negotiation skillsShare the same Value Based Behaviors:People & Personal growthResults orientation & Safety excellenceCollaboration & TrustEmpathy & Effective communicationFlexibility & AdaptabilityYour Benefits:Competitive remuneration packageMedical Insurance programMulti Sport CardFood vouchers25 days annual leaveCooperation, creativity and innovation: we adopt flexible cooperation models to achieve fast results and increased productivityFollow us on LinkedIn and stay updated on our latest newsWe respect your personal data. All personal information in your application and CV will remain strictly confidential.At Metlen Energy & Metals we are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.