🏛️ Chief Executive Officer (CEO) — Infrastructure & EPC Projects in Italy

Italy has a large industrial base and active construction and infrastructure programmes.

$90–$320 / hour≈ $11,700–$41,600 / monthIT

Strategic leadership, business development, project governance and international client relationships. Italian is the main working language, so confirm language needs and local contractor rules. This is usually a senior appointment, full-time or fractional, with a notice period and performance-linked pay.

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Key responsibilities

• Set company strategy, growth targets and market entry plans
• Lead business development with international clients and partners
• Oversee project governance, risk and compliance
• Build, coach and hold accountable the senior leadership team

Skills employers look for

• Track record in infrastructure or EPC businesses
• P&L and board-level reporting
• Large-contract negotiation
• Stakeholder and government relations

Tools and standards

• ERP and portfolio dashboards
• CRM for tender pipelines
• Enterprise risk registers

Typical deliverables

• Annual business and bid plan
• Board governance framework
• Key client and partner agreements

How success is measured

• Project margin and cash flow
• Client retention and satisfaction
• Safety and compliance record

Common challenges

• Keeping margins healthy on fixed-price work
• Balancing growth with delivery capacity

Hiring tip

Ask for examples of portfolios or turnarounds they have led, and speak to past board members or clients.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a CEO, Infrastructure & EPC cost in Italy?

Indicative CEO, Infrastructure & EPC rates for Italy are about $90–$320 per hour, or $11,700–$41,600 per month for regular work.

What should I know before hiring in Italy?

Italian is the main working language, so confirm language needs and local contractor rules.

Which cities in Italy do you cover?

Milan, Naples.

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