Construction Project Manager (Renewable Energy / Constructions / Project / Solar / Hybrid) – Southern Africa

Reference Number: 22 CB

Job Description:

As Construction Project Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the successful delivery of hybrid large-scale energy projects located locally and regionally across sub-Saharan Africa. He/she will manage and liaise with planning related service providers, grid operators, electric utilities, communities, and other involved stakeholders in each jurisdiction. As well as being responsible for establishing the schedules and budgets of commercial and utility scale solar construction projects and ensuring that milestones and deliverables are met through the life of the PV project.

Responsibilities:

Work in conjunction with Head of Operations, Head of Contracts and Logistics and Engineering Manager/external Engineering to perform the following main activities.

• Site visits/site assessments
• Preparation of internal and review of external pre-construction documentation and plans
• Driving EPC technical due diligence
• Being main point of contact for the EPC on each project assigned including weekly project meetings.
• Internal reporting and meetings on project progress

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Minimum of 5 years proven experience in utility-scale Solar PV construction and project management experience with a strong operational background
• Thorough experience and understanding of hybrid generation systems.
• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent combination of education and years of related experience.
• Significant experience managing vendor and client payment terms to achieve positive cash flow.
• Significant experience with design / build contracts from ground up that result in profitable construction projects.
• Strong understanding of financial models and management of budgeting cash flow.
• Capable of managing multiple projects.
• The ability to create and manage a schedule and budget to required margins.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Attractive Salary

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Christopher Butcher at [email protected]

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Christopher Butcher     

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

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