Construction Manager

Freelance Construction Manager – Battery Energy Storage Project (Lower Saxony, Germany)

Location:
Lower Saxony, Germany

Contract Type:
Freelance / Contractor

Duration:
12 months

Start Date:
January 2026

Schedule:
5 days per week, on-site

Rate:
Competitive daily rate

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Construction Manager to oversee the full construction phase of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Lower Saxony.

You will be responsible for managing all construction activities on-site, ensuring safety, quality, and progress targets are met while coordinating contractors and technical teams through to project completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day construction operations and ensure compliance with project plans.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and construction schedules.
• Enforce HSE and quality standards across all work fronts.
• Review drawings, method statements, and technical documentation.
• Liaise with engineering, procurement, and site management teams.
• Report progress, risks, and milestones to the Project Manager.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in construction management, ideally within energy, utilities, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in electrical or civil works; BESS experience an advantage.
• Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and complex construction phases.
• Fluent in German and English (spoken and written).
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Available for full-time, on-site work (Monday–Friday).

What's Offered

• 12-month freelance contract, starting January 2026.
• Competitive daily rate.
• Opportunity to work with a leading international team on a landmark renewable energy project in Germany.