Senior Project Manager Solar PV Full Time

Senior Project Manager Solar PV

Location: Cape Town

Specialty: Energy

Construction Possibility of business trips, frequency:

• 2-3 times a month
• We are seeking an experienced Senior PM who has implemented utility-scale Solar PV development projects in the REIPPPP.
• Experienced in Civils, Design, EPC, Implementation etc..

Mandatory requirements:

• High level of organizational and management skills.
• Deep understanding and knowledge of development process in SA from “green field” to “ready-to-build”.
• Strong experience in the processes of utility-scale energy projects (PV) turn-key implementation.
• Strong skills in contractual procedures: procurement, service agreements, transaction documents (SPA, SHA, etc.), etc.
• Understanding of the PV plants and HV facilities construction technology.
• Work experience on the side of EPC/Developer, participating in utility-scale PV projects in SA.

Additional requirements:

• Highly preferred candidates with strong experience of utility-scale PV projects development and implementation under REIPPPP in SA

Main functional responsibilities:

• Organization of participation in tenders – REIPPPP and private PPA’s in SA: Coordination of the participants, organization of Bid Response preparation and submission, weekly meetings coordination, planning and control activities, participation in discussion of key project characteristics.
• Participation in M&A transactions (project rights purchasing): organization of DD process, coordination of consultants, assistance to Director of transaction documents negotiation with counter-parties (MoU, SPA, SHA, DSA, etc.).Coordination of bringing the projects to Financial Close.
• Procurement procedures initiation, including discussion of scope, potential subcontractors and suppliers searching, contractual procedures coordination.
• Participation in obtaining permits and approvals in accordance with SA law.
• Monitoring the execution of contracts.
• Initiation and control of claim work within the framework of the execution of contracts.
• Organization of the commissioning of the PV projects and starting commercial operation.
• Assistance in project portfolio extension.
• Assistance in PV modules local assembly line organization.
• Interaction with the central office.

Additional education:

• Project Management Computer Skills (Programmer, Advanced User, User):Advanced User of — MS Word;- MS Excel;- MS Outlook;- MS Project;
• Knowledge of languages: English – fluent/native, Afrikaans – desirable

Application Process: Please send your Resume & Dedicated Motivational letter QUOTING THE REFERENCE NUMBER MJ1713 to: macey.johnson@shawenergyltd.com