SOLINK is looking for a Project Manager to manage a portfolio of construction projects in the capacity of Principal Agent/Owners Engineer across all sectors of the solar PV market. The position is based in Johannesburg, with frequent travel across parts of South Africa expected.
What you will be doing:
● Coordinate and manage scheduled project meetings, milestone assessments, and contractor claims
● Facilitating solar PV contractors in delivering successful projects throughout the entire project cycle
● Site visits and quality inspections during feasibility and construction phases
● Representing the Client in contract negotiation and supplier due diligence
● Managing projects as the Principal Agent working with client-appointed quantity surveyors, architects and structural engineers
● Ensuring the design is executed in accordance with the contracts in place, with the project specifications and in compliance with construction good practices, local rules and standards
● Detailed design interrogation, drawings, calculations, datasheets, procedure and documentation for the project provided
● Developing lessons learned and return on experience
● Tracking of key deliverables
● Contract management – EPC tender design, coordination, management, evaluation and review
● Monitoring and reporting on PV projects through the construction and operational phases
● Providing technical engineering support on PV projects at all stages of the project development cycle
Requirements
Technical Qualification (B/Bsc Eng or B Tech) or PMP certification
Minimum three years of Project Management in the engineering and built environment sector
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Beneficial:
Knowledge and experience in JBCC Minor Works Agreement/Principal Building Agreements.
Solar PV Project Engineering and/or Management experience (preferably in the C&I embedded generation market)
Electrical Qualification or wireman’s licence
Solar PV draughting or design experience
Familiar with Google Workspace
Consultancy experience or Lenders TA, Construction Monitoring or Owner’s Engineering experience
Knowledge of the design, construction, operations and maintenance of electrical/mechanical PV system components
Team management experience
The candidate should have excellent communication and organisational skills. The candidate will be joining a dynamic team that is growing and should be able to adjust to the rapidly changing landscape of renewable projects in South Africa.
Key Performance Metrics
The successful candidate will be evaluated on key project metrics and deliverables when assessing work performance. These metrics will be linked to the successful delivery of the candidate’s projects.
