Solar PV Project Manager

Description:

My client, a highly reputable Renewable Energy Company supplying to the commercial and industrial industries needs to expand their team and is looking for a Solar PV Project Manager with solid large scale solar projects (Commercial and Industrial) experience to join their team, this position will be based in Johannesburg, but will require traveling. Main job function The Solar PV Project Manager is required to manage Solar PV projects within the Execution Department from development phase to handover phase. He / She will be responsible to drive all project related tasks pertaining to the project development, procurement, construction, commissioning, and final completion phases of the project lifecycle. Once complete he/she will hand over all relevant project documentation to theO&M Department. He/She will assist with any business development requirements focused on continual improvement of the departments operations and efficiencies.The Project Manager may also be tasked to assist the Engineering Department to complete designs relating to the renewable energy system to which he is appointed to manage (Ad hoc).Furthermore, all project budget and planning responsibilities will be tracked and communicated with internal management and the client on an ongoing basis. Client relations and communications are key aspects which ensures a world class product and service is delivered.Continual visibility into latest technological and product developments must be monitored to ensure the best solution can be offered to the client. Owner of project budgets and must be updated for weekly reporting - CandyProject schedulingProject reportingProject scope of works development and managementProject contracts managementProject logistics managementProject equipment orderingProject installation quality controlProject Health and Safety responsibilitiesProject commissioning leaderClient liaising and relationship managementTechnician management (allocated to your project)Subcontractor appointments and managementAssess and accept engineering designs.Design of solar PV energy systemsAssist with any operations and maintenance issues on all sites under SLA.Development of department tools and documentsDevelopment & delivery of project handover documents to clientEnsure all ISO9001 and ISO45001 compliances are met during construction.Feedback project learnings to the Engineering Department ensuring continual improvement.Handover system to O&M department as per handover procedure QualificationsElectrical Engineering degree/Diploma and or Qualified Trade Tested Electrician3+ years within the Renewable energy/Solar industry on a commercial scale no residential experience will be considered.Must be willing to Travel for extensive periods of time.Have own reliable transport and drivers license.PV Construction installation experience > 300 kWp CriteriaSelf-Starter.Attention to detail.Strong leadership skills.Effective communication skills.Good decision maker.Technical expertise.