EPC Project Manager – French Speaking – Cape Town

The EPC Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the direct management oversight and on-schedule, on-budget delivery of assigned backlog projects. He / She establishes project objectives and procedures, maintains operational liaison with primary contractors and maintains a functional reporting line to head office. He / She both direct and monitor construction activities by providing direction to project engineers, procurement, administrative, and subcontracted labour and EPC services.
The EPC Project Manager will be based in Cape Town, South Africa but will be responsible for projects throughout Africa.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's/Master’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical);
• 5-10 years of relevant work experience in the energy market;
• Proven track record successfully managing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction phases of large power projects ideally in the solar industry, but could also be in the renewable, building construction (industrial, commercial, resort, etc…) or conventional energy industry;
• Experience of construction laws and regulations including labour related laws, health and safety, grid codes, etc.;
• Competent and experienced in contract negotiations;
• Available for international travel
• Be fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Be fluent in French (spoken and written);
• Excellent knowledge of international Construction Project Management (including Site Management).
• The candidate must be technically involved and be a pro-active interface with Procurement.
• The candidate must have the ability to coordinate various outsourced services to achieve a fully built project at the lowest cost will be a key requirement.
• Familiarity with formal project management methodologies and ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings a plus
• Self-motivated, independent professional with excellent communication skills, strong technical aptitude and the ability to thrive under pressure.
• Proactive self-starter, highly motivated, focused on working at a high level and producing an excellent work product under changing priorities and deadlines
• Proven track record of being highly effective in unstructured business environment remote from corporate support.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and interface effectively with cross-functional employee groups
• Process oriented with strong organization skills to manage multiple projects in parallel and prioritize competing demands