Lead Project Manager â Construction/Renewable Energy sector

Recruiter:

Time Personnel

Job Ref:

CPT004820/Meg

Date posted:

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Have you successfully led complex projects in the construction / renewable energy sector, delivering on time, within budget, and at scale?

An international industry leader based in CPT Southern Suburbs is seeking your expertise to take charge in a high-paced, manufacturing-driven environment.

Opportunity to manage this pivotal role leading their cross-functional project teams, working alongside engineers with full project lifecycles, HSE, planning & execution to site coordination and client delivery.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of 3 – 5 years' experience in project management within the renewable energy, construction, or infrastructure sectors
Proven track record in delivering large-scale projects
Experience managing turnkey contracts and contractor teams
Proficiency in project management software
Ability to read technical drawings and work with engineering teams
Excellent leadership and team management capabilities
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
High attention to detail and a results-driven mindset

DUTIES

Lead the planning and rollout of installation and maintenance projects
Define project scope, timelines, resource plans, and budget
Coordinate civil works, instrumentation, and commissioning phases
Supervise and support junior project managers across multiple concurrent projects
Review and approve project plans, site visit reports, and close-out documents prepared by junior PMs
Conduct regular check-ins, performance feedback, and mentorship sessions
Act as the primary point of contact for key clients and stakeholders
Attend client meetings, present progress updates, and manage project expectations
Coordinate with engineers, HSE consultants, and procurement to ensure project readiness
Oversee site readiness assessments and pre-installation checklists
Ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment, and resources to site
Manage site teams in collaboration with supervisors and field technicians
Troubleshoot on-site challenges and escalate critical issues when required
Review and approve HSE files prior to submission
Lead project-specific risk assessments (HIRA) and toolbox talks
Daily and weekly progress reports
Final close-out and installation reports
Track project costs against budget and flag variances early
Approve timesheets, travel requests, and material requisitions
Optimise crew and equipment availability

Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience

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