Catalin Dumitru

Project Manager with 20+ years of experience leading construction and EPC projects across energy and infrastructure sectors, including direct hands-on experience in solar PV. Proven track record managing projects from initiation through commissioning and handover to operations — coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities, including civil, electrical, and mechanical works. Experienced developing WBS, master schedules, and milestone plans; managing project budgets, cost deviations, variations, and claims; and ensuring contract management and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Structured approach to project management, with strong analytical and process-oriented skills. Skilled in coordinating multi-discipline contractors, resolving site issues, and maintaining risk registers and issue logs. Strong stakeholder and authority management experience, including permit and regulatory compliance.

Self-driven and results-oriented, with strong communication skills and proven cross-border collaboration experience in international environments.

Electrical

Engineering degree.

Proficient

English; native Romanian. Willing to travel as required.

Solar PV Project Manager at EXTRAPOWER ENERGY S.R.L – Part of Extrapower Belgium (2024-08 – 2025-07)

• Led EPC-equivalent project delivery for solar PV construction — coordinated engineering, procurement, and construction activities from contract execution through commissioning, and handover to operations.
• Developed project schedules and milestone plans; monitored progress and implemented corrective actions to keep projects on track within budget and schedule constraints.
• Managed project budget and cost control — evaluated competitive bids, negotiated subcontractor contracts, tracked cost deviations, and reported variance and corrective actions to stakeholders.
• Coordinated multi-discipline contractors across civil and electrical works — resolved site issues, ensured proper work sequencing, and maintained HSE and quality compliance throughout construction.
• Maintained risk register and issue log — identified, assessed, and mitigated project-level risks and constraints; escalated critical items to senior stakeholders with recommended actions.
• Liaised with designers and technical stakeholders to ensure project alignment; provided regular progress reporting and scorecards to management.

Operations Manager at PETROASSIST S.R.L – Part of Petrotec Portugal (2022-03 – 2023-11)

• Managed multi-site construction and infrastructure projects across Romania within an international group — coordinated contractors, ensured HSE and quality compliance, and aligned with group project governance standards.
• Monitored project budgets, cost deviations, and contractor performance via SLA tracking — provided regular cost forecasts and variance reporting to international steering committee.
• Coordinated stakeholder and authority interfaces — managed permit compliance and regulatory requirements across all project sites.
• Maintained risk and issue registers — identified and escalated project-level risks to global leads; developed and implemented mitigation plans to protect schedule, budget, and quality commitments.
• Built effective project delivery teams through structured hiring, coaching, and performance management aligned to project goals.

Deputy General Manager at GDA FACILITY SERVICES S.R.L (2017-12 – 2021-12)

• Led full construction and fit-out project lifecycle — from tender review and Bid–No Bid decisions through contractor negotiation, construction execution, commissioning, and handover for commercial and facility projects.
• Developed master schedules and managed multi-discipline contractor coordination across civil, electrical, and systems works — resolved site issues and ensured proper work sequencing across the full project portfolio.
• Managed project budgets, cost deviations, and variations — delivered 40% revenue growth and 15% profitability improvement through disciplined cost control and contract compliance.
• Maintained risk registers and issue logs across all active projects — implemented corrective actions and provided regular reporting to senior management.
• Led ISO 9001/14001/18001 certification — established HSEQ governance frameworks, quality standards, and compliance protocols adopted across all construction and delivery teams.

Fuel Technology Service Manager at GILBARCO-ACIS ROMANIA S.R.L – A Vontier Company (U.S) (2017-03 – 2017-12)

• Managed construction and installation project delivery across 150+ sites within budget, schedule, and quality parameters — confirmed commissioning and operational readiness at every site.
• Coordinated contractors and managed cost forecasting — monitored subcontractor performance against KPIs and SLA targets, ensuring contract compliance throughout project execution.

Technical Department Manager at TSG ROMANIA S.R.L – A Dover Company (U.S) (2015-08 – 2016-05)

• Led construction and infrastructure project delivery across 600 sites with a 70-person cross-functional team — coordinated multi-discipline contractors and managed work sequencing across all active sites.
• Managed contractor contracts, cost control, and claims resolution — implemented compliance and quality programmes across all field sites in line with HSEQ requirements.
• Maintained project risk registers and provided structured progress reports with corrective action plans and milestone tracking for executive stakeholders.

Project & Maintenance Manager at MOL ROMANIA PETROLEUM PRODUCTS S.R.L. (2011-03 – 2014-04)

• Managed construction and infrastructure project budgets (EUR 10M+) for 120+ sites — developed cost forecasts and managed variance reporting at review points to ensure effective cost control.
• Led infrastructure construction projects from planning through commissioning and handover — achieved 97% subcontractor KPI performance through rigorous schedule and quality control.
• Coordinated multi-discipline contractors and managed site issue resolution — integrated safety, quality, and schedule targets into project delivery processes.

Contract Manager – Construction Projects at ROMINSERV S.R.L. – A Rompetrol Company (2009-10 – 2011-02)

• Managed contractor and procurement lifecycle for complex refinery construction projects — negotiated favourable terms and enforced contractor performance to optimise cost, schedule, and quality outcomes.
• Resolved commercial disputes, managed variations and claims, and acted as escalation interface between project teams and contractors to ensure contract compliance and project continuity.

Project Manager – Construction Projects at ROMINSERV S.R.L. – A Rompetrol Company (2004-08 – 2009-09)

• Led cross-functional construction project teams from initiation to handover — managed budget, schedule, risk, and HSEQ compliance; delivered complex construction projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Coordinated multi-discipline contractors across civil, electrical, and technical works for projects rollout across 100 fuel retail stations — managed site sequencing and commissioning through to handover.
• Maintained risk registers and produced structured progress reports with mitigation strategies and milestone tracking — presented findings to steering committee and executive stakeholders.

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering – University Politehnica of Bucharest (1998 – 2003)