Description:
Our client within the Renewable Energy Sector, is searching for a Project Manager in Somerset-West.
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).
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