Solar PV Construction Manager

Job Description

The Solar PV Construction Manager is required to manage all technical construction aspects of Solar PV projects within the Projects Department. He will be tasked to drive all construction works with construction teams / subcontractors and commissioning phases of a project. Once complete he will hand over all relevant technical project and commissioning documentation to the appointed Project Manager. He will assist with any business development requirements focused on continual improvement of the departments operations and efficiencies.

The Construction 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. This however would only be required on an Adhoc basis.

Furthermore all planning responsibilities relating the project schedule must be maintained by the Construction Manager and communicated with internal management an ongoing basis. He will also be tasked with developing and maintaining quality control procedures on each project ensures the product meets Company standards.

Continual visibility into latest technological and product developments must be monitored to ensure the best solution can be offered to the client. He will also have to ensure projects are of high quality in line with company standards and keep the construction teams on schedule with the project schedules.

An in-depth understanding and staying up to date with solar industry trends is also essential in this fast moving and dynamic industry.

Responsibilities and Duties

Maintaining construction as per Project Schedule

Project Subcontractor scope of works management

Project construction / installation quality control. Report finding to appointed Project and Technical Manager

Adhere and maintain project Health and Safety site requirements

Relationship management of Subcontractors

Internal Technician management (if any allocated to your project)

Subcontractor (electrical and mechanical) construction management

Assess accept and give feedback on project engineering designs

Implement project construction in line with engineering mechanical and electrical designs

Assist in design of solar PV energy systems

Assist with physical installation / construction works where required

Assist with any operations and maintenance issues on all sites under SLA with our Company

Development of department tools and documents

Ensure all ISO9001 and ISO45001 compliances are met during construction

Ensure codes and compliances of various installation sectors are met

Feedback project learnings to the Engineering Department ensuring continual improvement

Assist in handover of system to O&M department as per handover procedure

Work with and report to the appointed Project Manager on construction responsibilities layout above

Knowledge Skills and Attributes

Excellent communication skills

Must have a can-do attitude.

Ability to delegate tasks

Ability to prioritize activities

Ability to motivate his team

Value teamwork

Possess great problem-solving skills

Flexible and transparent planning

Foresight into risk management

Ability to complete tasks and get the job done

Attention to detail

Ability to understand and interpreter drawings

Ability identify and rectify issues on design

Previous large scale solar installations knowledge will be an advantage.

A minimum of an electrical qualification with a valid Wiremans license is a Must Have

Key Skills

Abinitio,Cobol,Environmental Consultancy,Facility Management,Insulation,Asic

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1