Job Description

SUMMARY:
Our client in Somerset West is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Project Manager or Quantity Surveyor with at least 5 years of experience in a similar role, specifically within the Solar PV sector for Commercial & Industrial (C&I) projects. Strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of contracts management (JBCC, EPC, etc.), and experience with civil/construction processes are essential. The role requires excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, as well as a good understanding of finance management on projects. If you have a passion for leading teams and a strong background in electrical knowledge, wed love to hear from you!POSITION INFO:
A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application
EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent
SECTOR : Solar Renewable Energy / Management
BASIC SALARY : Market Related
START DATE : A.S.A.P / ImmediateREQUIREMENTS:

• Qualified Project Manager, or Quantity

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

management on a project * Ability to communicate well with all stakeholders (written and verbal)DUTIES:

• Liaise with the

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 clients 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 projects 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 companys 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

and Finance Manager. * Training and mentoring Solar Foremen and Technicians.

• Complete any additional ad hoc tasks requested by Senior Management.

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