Cubico Sustainable Investments develops, builds and operates a diverse portfolio of renewable energy assets globally.. In Italy, Cubico is developing a rapidly maturing pipeline of wind, solar photovoltaic (including agriPV) and BESS projects. The Vice President, Construction will join at a key moment in the evolution of Cubico’s Italian business and play a crucial role in the delivery of projects from late stage development through to COD.

Responsibilities

The role will report to the Italy Country Manager and will have a dotted line to the Global Head of Construction. The ideal profile will be open and outward-looking by nature, self-motivated, with well-rounded interpersonal skills, used to working in high performing and flexible teams and able to deliver under tight deadlines and complex negotiation situations. An engineering/technical background is required, with strong project management and negotiation skills and the ability to understand the commercial drivers of their actions.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in the planning, contracting and delivery of utility scale renewable energy projects. An awareness of project finance principles will be advantageous. Location: Based in Milan or Rome offices (hybrid), or remote with monthly office visits.

Pre-Construction Phase For upcoming Italian projects, manage the entire preconstruction phase from a technical perspective from late stage of development to notice to proceed (ready to shovel) status, coordinating the input from local and central team members as required. Act as a key member of a multi-disciplinary project delivery team, tasked to commercialise the projects and prepare them for a successful construction phase (delivered to time, quality and budget with the highest HSE standards) Lead the tendering and support negotiation of EPC, BOP, Owners Engineer and equipment supply contracts as required, working closely with the Procurement, Technical and Commercial functions Support the definition and optimisation of key project information including: schedule, CAPEX, OPEX and other technical assumptions. Proactively work to identify project risks and opportunities together with action plans to mitigate/realise them.

Work with internal and external technical and engineering teams to ensure an optimal solution (in terms of LCOE) for all aspects of projects: technology, design, site studies, etc. Proactively work with the development team to derisk and progress grid connection works and late development activities. Ensure that Cubico’s governance processes are implemented across all projects, maintaining strong project documentation management throughout.

Evaluate new projects opportunities under development in collaboration with the local development team. Plan the transition into construction well in advance, ensuring a comprehensive handover and lessons learned package is prepared. Support the definition of ongoing resourcing plans to grow the Italian delivery team in line with portfolio growth/progression.

Construction Phase Lead and supervise project construction activities, from remaining pre-construction through to a successful transition into operations. e lender’s technical advisor, utility/interconnection companies, owner’s engineer, local councils etc), building strong relationships while monitoring performance and enforcing contractual provisions as needed. Management of the implementation and supervision plan for the Owner.