Job Description

Position: Assistant Construction ManagerIndustry: Renewable Energy
Location: LimpopoStart date : ImmediateEducational Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 3 to 5 years of working experience in a relevant construction role managing or assisting to manage projects (preferably in the renewable energy sector);
• Good knowledge of tools and techniques for project schedules/ planning;
• Speak and write fluent English, Afrikaans or Portuguese other languages would be a plus;
• Knowledgeable in HSE and Quality procedures;
• SACPCMP registration as a Pr.CM is advantageous;

Soft Skill Requirements:

• Experience in working with international, multi-cultural teams, in multiple times zones;
• Proactive, independent and self-dependent working;
• Analytical thinking on site crisis situations;
• High motivation and leadership skills;
• Relationship and trust building skills and high integrity;
• Good communication and team skills, with ability to work in cross functional teams;
• Excellent Planning skills;

Role Summary:Responsibility to assist the Construction Manager to construct the PV facility.
The project structure shall be a split-contract solution, where various Subcontractors to execute the works. Constructing the PV Plant will require close collaboration between the our clients team and the Subcontractors and Owners Engineers to ensure the success of the Project.
The Assistant Construction Site Manager will be based at the Bolobedu PV Project construction site for the duration of the project.Roles and Responsibilities:Business Line:

• Back Office organization: Assist Construction manager Plan and manage technical project resources to ensure tasks are completed and delivered in line with the proposed works schedule;
• Assist Construction manager review and guarantee that technical documentation is considered by service providers and contractors for compliance both technically and contractually;
• Assist Construction Manager - Manage and interface with contractors and suppliers to launch, negotiate and align all technical aspects of the project;
• Provide full assistance to the Construction Manager and Project Manager to complete the Project Documentation

Site Management Organization:

• In order to ensure projects delivery/execution: Ensure the project is implemented according to the Final Project Design;
• Manage and evaluate design change requests to be approved by the Designer;
• Monitor and evaluate the works performed by ensuring adherence to the respective schedule, compliance, and quality requirements, and monitor deviations to identify risks in advance;
• Provide full time technical support to the Construction Manager and Project Team;
• Ensure that all HSE and Quality procedures are in practice;
• Act as OHS Act 8.1 appointee for the project team,
• Enforcing HSE and Quality policies, plans and procedures,
• Enforce a Zero tolerance stance on Health and Safety on site,
• Regular site inspections and monitoring of site activities,
• Ensure HSE Audits are met and HSE safety measures are applied,
• Monitoring all construction works and ensuring compliance with site permits and standards,
• Manage the team and contractors to ensure compliance with the Projects EMPr and EA,
• Assist Construction Manager Establish and maintain on-site offices and facilities;
• Assist Construction Manager Report all project site activities to the Project Manager;
• Assist Construction Manager Manage site logistics and deliveries;
• Assist Construction Manager with interfacing with stakeholders;

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