Solar Project and Construction Manager - Johannesburg Verfied

Salary Negotiable Johannesburg, Gauteng Johannesburg, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 29-06-2017 8:46:42 AM
24-08-2017 8:46:42 AM
We are looking for a Project Manager to manage a solar PV project (~20MW) in Zambia, based in Lusaka. While the project is under development (ie before construction) the candidate will probably spend more time in Johannesburg. The candidate must be able to manage the whole project, including EPC and subcontractors, liaise with authorities, keep to timelines and within budget. He should preferably be an electrical engineer with strong technical skills, including resource assessment and plant design, and have site experience in dealing with construction issues.

The successful candidate shall have responsibility for the following:
• Consulting/advisory services
o Resource assessments
o Preparation of bid/proposal documents
o Feasibility and due diligence studies
o Modelling, design and optimisation of solar PV systems, using PV Systems or similar software
o Pricing of solar PV systems
o Report writing
o Market research

• Project/contract management
o Solar project management
o Cost control and reporting
o Preparation of specifications and tender documents
o Managing EPC contractors/sub-contractors, contract negotiations
o Construction supervision
o Plant commissioning

The ideal candidate shall have the following attributes:
• self-motivated
• independent/analytical thinker
• dynamic team player
• ethical
• engineering degree
• strong technical skills
• strong communication skills (written and oral)
• international experience
• willing to travel and work in the field

Cost to company up to $10,000/month, start as soon as possible.