Lead Project Manager - Zimbabwe Residents

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POSITION INFO:
As Lead 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. Key activities and responsibilities: Taking full responsibility for all aspects of the delivery of the projects Preparation of internal and review of external pre-construction documentation and plans Assistance with completion of the EPC and O&M contracts for each project Driving EPC technical due diligence Being main point of contact for the EPC and all project stakeholders on each project assigned including weekly project meetings Responsibility for Internal reporting and meetings on project progress Qualifications and experience: Must be a resident of Namibia 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. Suitable site H&S qualifications, e.g., IOSHH of comparable local certification Significant experience managing vendor and client payment terms to achieve positive cash flow. Desirable skills\/experience: Extensive experience making day-to-day decisions on a construction site. Strong electrical knowledge and ability to read\/understand technical drawings. Awareness of British and International standards in terms of operation and regulatory. Understanding of subcontractor hiring process with the ability to manage company protocols. Detailed knowledge of Health & Safety, risk assessment, CDM, and Building Regulations. Awareness of renewable energy sector, especially solar PV, and related policies.