Junior Project Manager

At BW Water, now part of De Nora Water Technologies, within the De Nora Group, we are seeking a Junior Project Manager, based in Milan, to manage the successful planning, coordination, and implementation of water treatment plant and pipeline construction projects. You will take ownership of assigned projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, and ensure delivery in terms of time, cost, quality, and safety. Supported by experienced project managers, you will independently drive project execution and develop your project leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate customers, engineering, procurement, construction teams, and subcontractors
• Manage interfaces between internal departments and external partners
• Act as key contact for customers and stakeholders throughout project execution
• Ensure clear communication and alignment of project objectives

Cost, Contract & Risk Management

• Take co-responsibility for project financial performance and budget compliance
• Manage project budgets, monitor costs, and drive corrective actions when needed
• Identify project risks and opportunities and support effective mitigation measures
• Support contract and claim management activities

Project Planning & Execution

• Manage project schedules, resources, and daily project activities
• Coordinate engineering, construction, and commissioning activities
• Ensure efficient allocation of personnel, materials, and equipment
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely delivery

Quality, Safety & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality and contractual requirements
• Coordinate site execution and support successful project handover
• Maintain project documentation, reports, and performance tracking

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or comparable technical qualification
• First experience in project management of industrial plant or infrastructure projects
• Experience managing small to medium-sized projects (€ 0.5–10M)
• Experience in budgeting, cost control, and resource planning
• Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills
• Analytical, pragmatic, and solution-oriented working style
• Experience with technical drawings and project documentation
• Proficient in MS Office and project tools (e.g., MS Project)
• Fluent in English and Italian
• Willingness to travel within Germany, Italy, and the EMEA region
• Valid driving license Class B
• EPC and/or industrial pipeline construction experience is an advantage

Benefits

• Your everyday life should feel easier – enjoy meal vouchers that you can use flexibly at restaurants helping you stay energized throughout the day. When working on-site, enjoy free meals in the company canteen.
• Your health matters to us – benefit from private health insurance that gives you access to additional medical coverage and greater peace of mind beyond the public healthcare system.
• Your flexibility matters – enjoy a hybrid work model (smart working) with up to two days per week on average, giving you the freedom to balance office collaboration with focused work from wherever you work best.

Kindly ensure that all application documents are submitted in English.