Key Responsibilities:
- 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 client’s 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 project’s 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 company’s 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
Desired Skills:
- Project Manager
- Project resources
- Project Delivery
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Knowledge
- Project Management Processes
Desired Qualification Level:
- Grade 12 / Matric
About The Employer:
Our client based in Somerset West is looking to acquire an experienced Project Manager for one of their Sites in Somerset West, the successful candidate should possesses the following skills and experience:
Role Requirements:
This position requires a strong background in:
– Qualified Project Manager, or Quantity Surveyor with PM experience
– Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar role
– Solar PV in the C&I sector and electrical knowledge required
– Great team leadership skills
– Contracts management (JBCC; EPC etc.) & 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).