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Cape Town: Project Manager – Renewable Energy Industry posted by Hire Resolve

Project Manager – Renewable Energy Industry

Posted on 2025-02-01

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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our client`s team as a Project Manager or Quantity Surveyor with Project Management experience. This role is integral to the successful execution and management of Solar PV projects in the C&I sector. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in project management, electrical knowledge, and team leadership, with a keen understanding of contracts management, civils, construction, and quantity surveying processes.

Responsibilities:

  • Liaise with the engineering team to ensure technical and legal compliance of the Solar PV System
  • Populate the project program to be shared with clients and internally, ensuring site production aligns with the project program
  • Oversee and manage sub-contractors and other vendors to meet required standards as per EPC contract
  • Review the EPC contract with the team to ensure design, construction, and specifications align with the clients expectations
  • Ensure each project finishes on time and on budget while adhering to relevant legislation
  • Develop and maintain project timelines, identify critical paths, and key milestones for project success
  • Communicate with utilities and authorities regarding interconnection, permitting, and other legal compliance, including SSEG Applications
  • Identify potential project risks and take preventive measures to avoid issues, determining response actions to mitigate any negative impacts
  • Ensure all materials listed in the Bill of Quantity (BOQ) arrive on time and meet budget and quality standards
  • Present a post-mortem analysis for each project in terms of timeline and budget and compile the handover pack for the client
  • Oversee the Project Team Leader, Solar Installers, Casuals, and Sub-Contractors
  • Lead and direct project meetings
  • Provide non-conformance reports detailing issues on site and their impact on budget and timeline
  • Compile weekly project reports for the Head of Projects, Managing Director, and Finance Manager
  • Train and mentor Solar Foremen and Technicians
  • Complete any additional ad hoc tasks requested by Senior Management

Requirements:

 

  • Qualified Project Manager or Quantity Surveyor with PM experience
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role
  • Expertise in Solar PV in the C&I sector and electrical knowledge
  • Strong team leadership skills
  • Experience in contracts management (JBCC, EPC, etc.) and legal liability
  • Excellent understanding of civils, construction, and quantity surveying processes
  • Good understanding of finance management on projects
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all stakeholders

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