Project Manager

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POSITION INFO:
Our client within the Renewable Energy Sector, is searching for a Project Manager in Somerset-West. Role Requirements: This position requires a strong background in: • Qualified Project Manager, or Quantity Surveyor 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 finance management on a project • Ability to communicate well with all stakeholders (written and verbal). Key Responsibilities: • Liaise with the engineering 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 client’s 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 project’s 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 company’s 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 Director and Finance Manager. • Training and mentoring Solar Foremen and Technicians • Complete any additional ad hoc tasks requested by Senior Management