Senior Project Manager (solar Energy Industry)

Somerset West, Cape Town, South Africa

Job Description


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EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent
SECTOR : Renewable Energy
BASIC SALARY : Market Related
START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Qualified Project Manager, or Quantity Surveyor with PM experience
  • Minimum 5 years experience
  • Solar PV in the C&I sector and electrical knowledge required
  • Great team leadership skills
  • Contracts management (e.g JBC; EPC etc.) and legal liability
  • Excellent understanding of Civils / Constructions / Quantity Surveying processes
  • Good understanding of finance management on a project
  • Ability to communicate well with all stakeholders (written and verbal)
DUTIES:
  • Liaise with the engineering team to ensure the technical and legal compliance of the Solar PV System is adhered to
  • Populate the project program that will be shared with clients and internally, while making sure that the production on site is aligned with the project program.
  • Overseeing and managing sub-contractors and other vendors to meet the required standards as per EPC contract.
  • Reviewing the EPC contract with team and ensure that the design, construction, and specifications are aligned with the clients expectations.
  • Ensuring each project finishes on time and on budget while respecting governing legislation of the Republic of South Africa or abroad, where the project might take place.
  • Develop and maintain project timelines, identify critical paths, and key milestones for the projects success
  • Communicate with utilities and authority having jurisdictions regarding interconnection, permitting, and other legal compliance, including but not limited to the SSEG Application.
  • 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
  • Ensure that all materials populated in the Bill of Quantity (BOQ) arrive on time and are in line with the companys budget and quality.
  • At the end of each project present a post-mortem analysis in terms of timeline & budget and compile the handover pack to client.
  • Overseeing the Project Team leader and Solar Installers as well as Casuals and Sub-Contractors.
  • Leading & directing project meetings
  • Provide non-conforming reports detailing issues on site and the impact on budget and timeline
  • Compiling of project's weekly reports and handing over to Head of Projects / Managing Director and Finance Manager.
  • Training and mentoring Solar Foremen and Technicians
  • Complete any additional ad hoc tasks requested by Senior Management
HOURS:
  • Monday to Thursday 8AM 5PM
  • Friday 8AM 1PM

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1301205
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Somerset West, Cape Town, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned