Solar Pv Construction Project Manager

3 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Chetty & Sinnett Full time

**Job description**

Our client is one of the leading renewable energy developers in Africa with over ten years of experience operating on the continent. They are a market leader in the development of solar PV and energy storage projects using smart energy technology and controls in sub-Saharan Africa.

**Job details**:
He/she will manage and liaise with planning related service providers, grid operators, electric utilities, communities, and other involved stakeholders in each jurisdiction. As well as being responsible for establishing the schedules and budgets of commercial and utility scale solar construction projects and ensuring that milestones and deliverables are met through the life of the PV project.

The Construction Project Manager will need to handle multiple projects simultaneously at various stages of development and construction. running project specific design meetings with the engineering team and project management meetings on behalf of the company with sub-contractors and clients as required.

**Key activities and responsibilities**:
Work in conjunction with Head of Operations, Head of Contracts and Logistics and Engineering Manager/external Engineering to perform the following main activities.
- Site visits/site assessments
- Preparation of internal and review of external pre-construction documentation and plans
- Driving EPC technical due diligence
- Being main point of contact for the EPC on each project assigned including weekly project meetings
- Internal reporting and meetings on project progress

Other responsibilities for project delivery including:

- Project Programme management throughout all periods of the project(s)
- Overseeing plant design, procurement, and logistics
- Overseeing plant construction to ensure design, quality and health and safety, reporting and documentation standards are met including living on site for the majority of the construction period.
- Overseeing plant commissioning, punchlist preparation and completion and project close out phases, including review of final documentation
- EPC payment milestone management
- Weekly reporting to the Client on project progress
- Assistance with preparation of the company internal Project Management processes and policies.

**Qualifications and experience**:

- Minimum of 5 years proven experience in utility-scale Solar PV construction and project management experience with a strong operational background
- Thorough experience and understanding of hybrid generation systems.
- Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent combination of education and years of related experience.
- Significant experience managing vendor and client payment terms to achieve positive cash flow.
- Significant experience with design /build contracts from ground up that result in profitable construction projects.
- Strong understanding of financial models and management of budgeting cash flow.
- Capable of managing multiple projects.
- The ability to create and manage a schedule and budget to required margins.
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written.

**Desirable skills**:

- Extensive experience making day to day decisions at construction site.
- Strong electrical knowledge and ability to read/understand technical drawings.
- Awareness of British and International standards in terms of operation and regulatory.
- Understanding of subcontractor hiring process with the ability to manage company protocols and ensure the only the best and most ethical subcontractors are used at all times.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety, risk assessment, CDM and Building Regulations.
- Awareness of renewable energy sector, especially solar PV and related policies.
- Familiarity with Solar PV technology, Data logging, Graphic displays and building management systems.
- Strong interpersonal skills; team player attitude.
- Ability to help build and strengthen an organisation, building structure over time.
- Strong computer skills, including strength in MS Project, MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Valid Driver’s Licence.

**Please note**:
**Language**:

- English (required)
- French (required)

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