Short Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for all facets of the project and performance including the management of the contract, costs, schedules and interfaces with project stakeholders, as well as the safety of personnel and equipment. He/she will be responsible for all reporting both the customer and internal management when required.
Overview:
Company: Solar Power
Location: Cape Town
Date Posted: 24 April 2018
Industry: Renewable Energy
Nationality: South African
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Qualifications: Degree or equivalent in Construction Management or Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job Description:

The function of the project manager will be implemented from the start of the project
May need to manage more than 1 project at a time
Operating system- Following the guidelines and structure as outlined by the system
Provide input towards improvement and optimisation of the operating systems
Successfully implemented the operating system from the start to the execution phase
Managing the structuring phase of projects- Establishing the projects team
Co ordinating the management project team
Ensuring the structuring phases are executed effectively by identifying and managing all required activities
Establishing a realistic, effective and robust project management planning
Controlling all structured phases of the costs and ensuring that spending remains within the set budget
Effective management of resources ensuring products are delivered on time
Supporting negotiates with the suppliers and contractors
Establishing a lean management structure of the execution phase which is effective and cost efficient
Assisting and leading the supply chains divisions issuing RFP’s managed the bid evaluation process
Responsible to ensure a successful structuring phase
Ensure the timeously delivery of project documents
Optimising the project budgets
Supporting the set-up supplier contracts which does not expose SSO or the project risks
Ensuring the establishment of a strong and efficient management team of the execution phase
Preparing the project charter
Managing, monitoring and reporting on the delivery phase- Responsible to manage the scope of the project and the successful delivery thereof
Managing the entire project team and ensure resource optimization
Managing all project costs during execution
Ensure successful completion of the execution phases, and deliveries to the Operation & Maintenance division within the timelines
Ensure accurate and continuous reporting of project progress to management and key stakeholders
Ensure effective contracts management of suppliers and service providers during execution
Ensure SSO Compliance to the Contract
Identifying contract breaches and manage project risks
Manage the admin and close out of contracts
Manage the Company’s contractual risk and ensure that risk status contractually is monitored and closed out progressively
Dealing with all project contract matters
Ensuring that the project teams and contractors employ due diligence with the terms, conditions, rights and obligations of the contract
Conduct meetings with the stakeholders concerning contractual problems and issues
Establishing and updating all the records of correspondence related to contract activities
Ensure the Sub-EPC adherence to project processes and procedures
Prepare contract change notices, monitoring contract performance, including the reporting and status of contractor and EPC deliverables
Ensuring that SSO remains compliant to its contractual obligations set in the Project Documents
Assisting in contract negotiations
Seeking instructions timeously in relation to the Contract variations
Receiving, assessing and administrating all Project related claims and variations, which will include payments
Continuously evaluating project KPI’s to ensure innovative project performance
Ensuring above average standards for Quality, Environmental and CSR

Minimum Requirements:

Degree or equivalent in Construction Management or Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
10 - 12+ years management experience of large construction projects, of which 5-6 years must be management experience within the renewable energy sector and relating projects
Management of all construction facets including electrical, mechanical & civil engineering
Ms Office & IT experienced
Accredited training for FIDIC & NEC contracts
Excellent track record of managing large scale projects
Working experience and knowledge of contracts relating to energy generating projects
Good work understanding of interfaces and stakeholders
Excellent knowledge of the structure process flow
Working experience on solar asset management & solar PV plant operations preferred
Exposure to HV networks and sub stations advantageous
PMP, Pr.CPM or similar accredited advantageous
Available to travel to 3rd world countries when required