Job Description

Overview

Electrical / Energy Project Manager

An industry-leading company situated in Gauteng is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Electrical / Energy Project Manager to join their team.

The successful candidate will work directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. The role of the Project Manager includes coordinating with other departments to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible and assist with the identification of new talent as needed to fulfil client needs.

Furthermore, the experienced Project Manager ( Electrical / Energy) will manage key clients and projects in the electrical infrastructure/substation and renewable projects, which include but are not limited to:

• Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope.
• Oversee all aspects of projects from the concept study phase, through feasibility studies, detail design, execution, and commissioning.
• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and manage project progress.
• Prepare reports for senior management regarding the status of the project.
• Lead and prepare proposals and interact with clients and client requirements.

Key requirements:

• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within the scope and within budget
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Measure performance using appropriate project management tools and techniques.
• Report and escalate concerns to management as needed.
• Manage the relationship with the client and relevant stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize potential risks.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project.
• Delegate project tasks based on junior staff membersxe2x80x99 individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels.
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis.
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members.
• Win and deliver projects within the renewable sector with an emphasis on transactional advisory services; independent design reviews; grid integration studies of renewable power plants; grid code compliance studies; and specification of equipment required for grid integration of renewable power plants.
• Market the sector to clients and bring in sales, specifically in the Renewables Sector.
• Ensure that work is done in accordance with acceptable standards.
• Maintain project records in accordance with the internal quality system.
• Preparation and management of specifications, schedules, estimates, progress reports, meeting agendas and minutes, and procurement issues.
• Electrical engineering and design during all project phases according to client, national and international standards.
• Assessing client/ project electrical engineering requirements.
• Prepare concept design and the ability to objectively evaluate both technically and commercially, different options based upon project objectives/requirements.

Experience:

• 10 to 15 years of proven work experience (consulting) in managing electrical infrastructure and renewable energy projects (solar PV and/or wind)
• Previous track record in successfully generating new business.
• PMBOK knowledge
• Experience with project management software tools
• Candidate must have experience in the following design software: Digsilent Power factory, Etap, Retic Master and PLSCAD / PLSCAD Tower
• Experience with managing contracts using FIDIC, NEC and GCC
• Knowledgeable on the standards, codes: NRS 047 and 048, Sans 10242, NRS 097
• Have the ability to design both MV overhead and underground networks ranging from 11kv to 132kV, sub-station designs 132kV to 11kV

Education & certificates:

• BSc/BEng/BTech (Electrical)
• Professional Registrations as Pr Eng / Pr Tech (ECSA)
• SACPCMP qualification or similar (advantageous)

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or by emailing your CV to

Alternatively, you are welcome to or connect with either or at 0211800844 or 0211800843

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position.
Please consider your application unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 3 days

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