Job Description

SENIOR EPC PROJECT MANAGER - SOUTH AFRICA - RENEWABLES (SOLAR AND WIND)

Exciting opportunity for EPC Project Manager to be based in South Africa.

My client has in excess of 1GW of project in Developments that soon move into Constriction.

As EPC Project Manager you will take charge of all Project in South Africa (Solar and Wind). On behalf of the client your role would be to manage stakeholder relationships and manager the various contractors.

The is permanent position and for best suited for someone already in South Africa or prepared to be there for the long term. Local knowledge of South Africa renewable market is an essential requirement to be considered for this position.

Client: Global electricity producer, operating in the wind, solar, hydro, biomass and storage and also a service provider to 3rd party clients such as Development, EPC, O&M and Distribution. Operating in more than 20 countries across 4 continents.

Main Missions :

• Lead the Project on the preparation phase including Site team definition, documentation review and validation, procurement of all equipment and subcontractors
• Manage the execution of one or several PV Solar plants (utility scale) throughout its life cycle within schedule, budget, and quality
• Always assure that the Works are executed considering (as a minimum) local communities and environment
• Achieve project completion on time, under budget and with the highest Quality and HSE standards
• Lead and take full responsibility on all Project controls processes: cost controls, contract management and scheduling
• Lead the project team members both within the function (engineering, procurement, construction teams, contract management, HSE) and external within (finance, asset management, etc)
• Effectivilely commnicate all project stakeholder project progress and possible alternative plans to recuperate possible project deviations
• Direct interface with Client at project level
• Liaise with development and project finance teams to identify possible conflict on execution because of their different areas of concren (permiting and funding)
• Identify the sources of likely problems and proactively take preventive measures to avoid any potential project risks and determine response actions to mitigate any negative impact (always have a plan B)
• Management of the project contractual obligations
• Project reporting (internal and external)
• Establish cost report and KPIs for control of the project
• Compliance with policies and procedures about HSE policy

Candiate

• Master's degree in Engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, etc.)
• Minimum 10 years' experience in execution of EPC projects of medium to large size
• Minimum 5 years project management experience with medium and large size projects (preferably in the energy sector)
• Master's degree in project management or PMP is a plus
• Having experience in Contract, Risk and Procurement Management
• Deep knowledge on Project controls (cost controls, contract management and scheduling)
• Consolidated knowledge in planning software (Project, Primavera, etc.)
• Fluent in English and French. Other languages would be a plus
• Cost Control - Plan and prepare accurate project estimates. Establish cost report for control of projects
• HSE & Quality Management - Compliance with policies and procedures. Implement lessons learned system

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills
• High degree of flexibility and adaptability to a changing environment
• Capability to lead diverse international teams located in different parts of the world
• Strong Customer and Business focus, effective management of multiple stakeholders
• Creative problem solving for critical projects/ crisis situations
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities and negotiate successful solutions
• Ability to lead a network functionally and to work in a complex matrix organization
• Resilient under stressful conditions and adverse environmental
• "No surprises" approach to project execution
• Autonomous worker and team player

Terms

• Location: South Africa
• Salary Package: 50,000 to 70,000 USD per annum.
• Starting position - ASAP

This is a great opportunity to join Renewable Developer with Global portfolio. You will be joining a leading international Investor/ developer with strong pipeline of continued work.

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