Project Manager-Solar PV

Project Manager – Poland (Solar PV)

About Sunbird

Sunbird Solar Solutions Limited is a pan-European developer and EPC contractor specialising in commercial and industrial (C&I) solar PV. We operate across Spain, Portugal, Poland, the UK, France, and Germany, delivering projects through two complementary models:

• Developer and EPC for Sunbird-owned assets– We develop, build, own, and maintain solar PV installations that generate long-term value.

• EPC partner for client-funded projects– We deliver fully compliant, turnkey solar PV systems ready for handover.

Across both models, our focus is the same: delivering safe, high-quality projects on time, within budget, and in full compliance. We combine strong in-house engineering and project delivery expertise with a trusted network of external partners to design, coordinate, construct, and commission solar PV projects to a high standard.

Poland is one of Sunbird’s fastest-growing markets, with multiple project portfolios progressing simultaneously through design, permitting, construction, commissioning, and close-out.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for delivering Sunbird’s portfolio of commercial and industrial rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV projects in Poland.

You will lead projects from handover through design coordination, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, grid connection, and final close-out. Working closely with internal engineering teams, contractors, consultants, suppliers, clients, and utilities, you will ensure each project is delivered safely, efficiently, within budget, and to Sunbird’s quality standards.

This is a hands-on role with genuine ownership and accountability. You will have day-to-day responsibility for project execution, with support and strategic guidance from senior leaders when needed.

The role can be based anywhere in Poland and requires regular travel to project sites, client meetings, and delivery activities across the country.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management and Delivery

• Lead the successful delivery of commercial and industrial rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV projects from handover to final completion

• Develop project execution plans, including scope, deliverables, milestones, risks, and success measures

• Manage the full project lifecycle, including planning, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, grid connection, handover, and close-out

• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and in line with Sunbird’s quality standards

• Identify and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints

• Maintain effective project governance, including change control, variation management, decision logs, and project documentation

• Coordinate all project stakeholders to support clear communication and timely decisions

Programme Planning and Scheduling

• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules and critical path programmes

• Coordinate engineering, permitting, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, construction, commissioning, and grid connection activities

• Track progress against programme and put recovery plans in place where needed

• Manage priorities, sequencing, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent projects

• Support the Country Lead with delivery planning, forecasting, and resource capacity management

Budget, Commercial, and Cost Control

• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and cost reporting

• Monitor costs, commitments, and financial performance against approved budgets

• Manage payment milestones, client applications for payment, client invoicing, supplier invoices, and subcontractor payment certificates

• Review and manage variations, change orders, claims, and commercial risks

• Monitor project profitability and provide accurate commercial reporting throughout delivery

Procurement and Contract Management

• Coordinate procurement activities with Sunbird’s engineering and procurement teams

• Prepare scopes of work and support the tendering, evaluation, and appointment of subcontractors and suppliers

• Administer contracts with subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and service providers

• Ensure contractual obligations are understood and met by all parties

• Manage subcontractor performance, deliverables, programme, quality, payment terms, and contractual compliance

• Build strong working relationships with contractors, suppliers, consultants, and delivery partners

Engineering and Technical Coordination

• Coordinate the transition from design into construction and commissioning

• Work closely with Sunbird’s engineering teams, authorised designers, structural engineers, electrical engineers, and specialist consultants

• Lead design reviews, technical approvals, value engineering, constructability reviews, and technical query resolution

• Ensure engineering documentation is complete, compliant, approved, and issued in line with programme requirements

• Support technical problem-solving throughout construction and commissioning

Permitting, Compliance, and Grid Connection

• Coordinate permitting, statutory approvals, and regulatory compliance activities

• Manage building permits, environmental approvals, utility applications, and technical approvals

• Coordinate grid connection activities with Distribution System Operators, including PGE Dystrybucja, Tauron, Enea, Energa, and other regional operators where relevant

• Ensure compliance with Polish legislation, client requirements, industry standards, and Sunbird procedures

• Ensure all statutory appointments, inspections, testing, commissioning, and health and safety requirements are completed

Construction and Site Management

• Coordinate construction activities with EPC partners, subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams

• Monitor progress, productivity, quality, safety, programme performance, and contractor compliance

• Resolve site issues, technical queries, construction risks, and delivery challenges

• Oversee commissioning, testing, snagging, handover, and close-out activities to ensure successful completion

Stakeholder and Client Management

• Act as the main point of contact for clients throughout project delivery

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, landlords, tenants, consultants, utilities, contractors, local authorities, and other stakeholders

• Lead project meetings and communicate updates on programme, risks, commercial matters, actions, and key decisions

• Escalate critical issues and recommend solutions to senior management when appropriate

Project Controls and Reporting

• Maintain accurate project documentation, registers, records, and reporting in Procore and other company systems

• Prepare weekly and monthly reports covering programme, budget, procurement, commercial status, risks, quality, safety, and overall performance

• Track project KPIs and provide clear, accurate status reporting

• Ensure all project documentation is complete, approved, and properly archived at close-out

Leadership and Continuous Improvement

• Provide leadership and direction to project teams, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers

• Encourage collaboration across engineering, procurement, commercial, and construction functions

• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement

• Share lessons learned and contribute to improving Sunbird’s delivery processes and standards

• Support business development activities, project tenders, and project handovers where required

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Experience delivering commercial and industrial solar PV projects or comparable construction projects in Poland

• Good working knowledge of Polish construction and permitting processes, including Prawo budowlane, DSO grid connection procedures, contract administration, and subcontractor management

• Strong project planning, budgeting, scheduling, commercial, and contractor management skills

• Experience managing multiple projects at the same time

• Ability to build strong working relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and utilities

• Fluent Polish and conversational English, as English is the working language across Sunbird’s international team

• Currently living in Poland, and willing to travel regularly to project sites across Poland

Nice to Have

• Experience delivering commercial rooftop or ground-mounted solar PV projects

• An existing network within the Polish solar PV or construction industry

• Familiarity with independent engineering consultants and compliance sign-off processes

• Experience using Procore or similar digital project management platforms

What Success Looks Like

• Projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to Sunbird’s quality standards

• Programme, budget, risk, and commercial performance are actively managed and accurately reported

• Permitting, engineering approvals, procurement, and grid connection activities progress without delaying construction

• Contractors, consultants, and suppliers are managed effectively, with issues identified early and resolved proactively

• Clients receive clear communication and a professional delivery experience throughout the project lifecycle

• Senior management has accurate visibility of project performance and delivery status through consistent reporting

Growth Opportunity

At Sunbird, we believe in giving people real responsibility and the opportunity to grow with the business.

As our portfolio in Poland expands, this role offers a clear path into Senior Project Manager and country leadership positions. You will have the opportunity to take on larger and more complex project portfolios, mentor others, and contribute to the continued growth of our operations in Poland.

You will also deepen your expertise across engineering coordination, commercial management, programme delivery, contractor management, and grid connection, building a strong foundation for broader operational leadership.

Why This Role Matters

Sunbird is a lean, international business with strong in-house engineering, commercial, and project delivery capability, supported by experienced local execution partners.

In this role, you will help turn design into delivery, ensuring our projects in Poland are built safely, compliantly, and to a high standard. Your work will directly support the growth of one of Sunbird’s most important European markets and contribute to the transition to clean energy.