Commercial Solar Project Lead

1 month ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa HandPicked Recruitment Full time
Job Title: Commercial Solar Project Lead

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Project Manager to oversee and manage large-scale commercial solar projects from inception through completion.

Key Responsibilities:
- Delivering PV installation project from an execution state of the project to completion.
- From site establishment to commissioning.
- Making sure the projects are done in time
- Assist in developing project plans, schedules, and budgets in coordination with senior management.
- Oversee on-site construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and project specifications.
- Liaise with contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment, resolve issues, and manage subcontractor performance.
- Monitor project progress, identify potential delays or obstacles, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.
- Conduct inspections and quality checks to ensure workmanship meets project requirements and industry standards.
- Assist in tracking project expenses, monitoring costs, and identifying opportunities for cost optimization.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including daily, weekly and monthly reports, change orders, and correspondence with stakeholders.
- Communicate regularly with internal teams, clients, and regulatory authorities to provide project updates, address concerns, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Requirements:
- 4+ years working experience within a solar, electrical and/or construction industry
- Tertiary education in a relevant field would be highly beneficial
- Experience working on simultaneous projects/sites at a time, dealing with sub-contractors (from inception to handover)
- Travelling to various sites (rotation of sites)
- Excellent communication skills on all levels
- Computer literate (emails and excel)
- Strong understanding of construction processes, techniques, and materials
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

About You:
You will have a proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time, within scope, and on budget. This role requires exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills to manage multiple stakeholders and ensure the seamless execution of projects. Estimated Salary: R750,000 - R1,000,000 per annum.
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