Battery Storage Project Manager

7 months ago

Cape Town, South Africa INFRANERGY Full time

**Job Title**: Battery Energy Storage Project Manager & Construction Superintendent

**Location**: South Africa

**About Us**: Infranergy is a leader in the development and deployment of innovative solar and battery energy storage solutions. We are dedicated to advancing sustainable energy projects worldwide and are currently seeking a highly qualified Project Manager & Construction Superintendent to join our team for an upcoming battery storage project in one of several international locations.

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Battery Storage Project Manager & Construction Superintendent to oversee the planning, execution, and completion of battery energy storage projects. This role requires a blend of project management expertise and on-site construction supervision to ensure storage projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead and manage battery energy storage projects from inception to completion, ensuring all project objectives are met.
- Coordinate with local and international teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
- Oversee all construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards, codes, and regulations.
- Work on-site as required by the project, maintaining a strong presence throughout the project lifecycle.
- Oversee the local team of engineers and technicians responsible for installing and commissioning the BESS, including in-country recruitment where necessary, ensuring the team is effectively coordinated and supported.
- Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
- Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress and quality of work.
- Resolve any issues or conflicts that arise during the construction process.
- Prepare and present project reports to senior management and stakeholders.
- Identify all necessary local permits and licenses and ensure that they are obtained and maintained.
- Facilitate effective communication between all project participants.

**Qualifications**:

- Professional degree in business, administration, engineering, architecture, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction project management, with past Megawatt scale of battery storage project experience.
- Strict availability to work on-site as required by the project.
- Proven experience with host country codes, standards, and practices, and local project development and permitting authorities.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to oversee and coordinate construction projects, including managing teams and ensuring project timelines are met.
- Prior experience with battery energy storage systems is required.
- Experience managing and coordinating local teams of engineers and technicians.

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive pay and compensation package.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge energy storage projects.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
- Career growth and development opportunities.

**How to Apply**:

- In your CV / Resume, provide a list of past projects similar in magnitude (over 2 MWh) and type of work including the year in which the project took place and description of the role in the project and responsibilities.
- If you are passionate about sustainable energy and have the qualificatins and experience we are looking for, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

Industry
- Renewables & Environment

Employment Type

Contract

**Job Type**: Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From R2 000 000,00 per year

Application Question(s):

- Do you have battery energy storage construction experience in the country of your preferred project location? (Yes/No)
- Which construction role are you qualified for? (Select one)

1. Project Manager (10+ years including host country codes, local projects, permits)

2. On-site/Field (7+ years, available on-site)

3. Both
- As part of your resume, have you provided a list of past projects similar in magnitude (over 2 MWh) and type of work, including the year in which the project took place and a description of your role? (Yes / No)
- Do you have demonstrated prior expertise with host country project development and permitting authorities? (Yes / No)
- What is your location? Select preferred project location (host country). (Select 1, 2, 3 or 4)

1. Eritrea
2. Barbados
3. South Africa
4. Poland
5. None - I do not live in or have experience in these countries

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

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