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We are seeking an Construction Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects, with a particular focus on Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from pre-construction through commissioning, ensuring delivery is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the construction and delivery of utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects.
- Manage all phases of project execution, including planning, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
- Coordinate activities between EPC contractors, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions where required to mitigate risks and delays.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards throughout project delivery.
- Conduct regular site visits and chair construction progress meetings.
- Review and approve contractor methodologies, schedules, risk assessments, and project documentation.
- Manage project reporting, including progress updates, risk registers, budget forecasts, and milestone tracking.
- Oversee contract administration, change management, and claims resolution.
- Support commissioning activities and ensure successful project handover to operations teams.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, grid operators, and key project stakeholders.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing renewable energy construction projects.
- Proven experience delivering at least 3 Solar PV and/or BESS projects from construction through commissioning.
- Strong understanding of utility-scale solar and energy storage technologies.
- Experience managing EPC contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Excellent knowledge of construction methodologies, project controls, scheduling, and risk management.
- Strong understanding of HSE regulations and best practices within construction environments.
- Experience managing project budgets, procurement activities, and contract administration.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
We are seeking an Construction Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects, with a particular focus on Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from pre-construction through commissioning, ensuring delivery is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the construction and delivery of utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects.
- Manage all phases of project execution, including planning, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
- Coordinate activities between EPC contractors, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions where required to mitigate risks and delays.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards throughout project delivery.
- Conduct regular site visits and chair construction progress meetings.
- Review and approve contractor methodologies, schedules, risk assessments, and project documentation.
- Manage project reporting, including progress updates, risk registers, budget forecasts, and milestone tracking.
- Oversee contract administration, change management, and claims resolution.
- Support commissioning activities and ensure successful project handover to operations teams.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, grid operators, and key project stakeholders.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing renewable energy construction projects.
- Proven experience delivering at least 3 Solar PV and/or BESS projects from construction through commissioning.
- Strong understanding of utility-scale solar and energy storage technologies.
- Experience managing EPC contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Excellent knowledge of construction methodologies, project controls, scheduling, and risk management.
- Strong understanding of HSE regulations and best practices within construction environments.
- Experience managing project budgets, procurement activities, and contract administration.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
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