Project Manager

HT Solar Enerji A.Ş.

Company Description

HT Solar Enerji started its production activities in Istanbul, Turkey in 2016. It has a facility with a production capacity of 2 GW built on an area of 32,000 m2 with an investment of over 35 million dollars. HT Solar Enerji exports the panels it produces in Turkey from Europe to the USA and from the Middle East to North Africa. Since its establishment, it has supplied 2 GW of solar panels to the Turkish market and 8 GW worldwide. It has been included in the ISO 500 and Fortune Turkey 500 since 2018, and in the Tier 1 list published by Bloomberg since 2015. 

Technical and Managerial Competencies:

•  EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) Management: Should have experience managing EPC processes end-to-end.
•  Progress Payment and Contract Management: Should be able to track progress payment processes with contractors and subcontractors.
•  Project Permit Processes: Should be familiar with processes such as Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), TEDAŞ, EPDK, and municipal permits for solar power projects.
•  Project Management Experience: Should have at least 8-10 years of experience in large-scale solar energy projects.
• Cost and Budget Management: Should be proficient in investment budgeting, cost optimization, and financial processes.
•  Contract Negotiation: Should be able to negotiate contracts with EPC companies and suppliers.
• Technical Knowledge: Should have expertise in solar panels, inverters, energy storage, and grid connection processes.

Leadership and Communication Skills:

• Team Management: Should have leadership skills to coordinate project engineers, field teams, and suppliers.
• Communication Skills: Should effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders (government agencies, consulting firms, contractors, etc.).

• Solution-Oriented Approach: Should have the ability to resolve technical and managerial issues that may arise during the project.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A degree in Electrical, Electrical - Electronical or Mechanical Engineering
• PMP or a similar project management certification.
• Previous experience in YEKA projects or large-scale solar energy projects.
• Fluency in English, with the ability to work with international stakeholders.