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Construction Manager - 12 months Fixed Term Contract Solar/BESS

Workforce Staffing
4 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Northern Cape, South Africa

Introduction

The Construction Manager will be responsible for leading and managing all on-site activities during the construction phase of Utility-Scale Solar PV projects. This role spans from Notice to Proceed (NTP) through to Commercial Operation Date (COD) and final Power Plant Hand-over. The incumbent will serve as the contractor’s primary on-site representative, ensuring compliance with contractual, safety, quality, and scheduling requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Take full responsibility of the Solar PV construction site from NTP to COD and hand-over.
  • Act as the contractor’s main on-site representative and point of contact.
  • Take legal responsibility for Health & Safety on site, as appointed in terms of Section 8.1 of the Construction Regulations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS).
  • Ensure the contractor meets all contractual obligations related to site activities.
  • Collaborate closely with on-site teams to ensure smooth project execution and success.
  • Maintain a detailed daily construction diary and chair daily site meetings with the EPC team, subcontractors, and construction managers to coordinate site activities.
  • Monitor construction progress and provide daily reports to the EPC Project Manager (EPC PM), covering quality, safety, and schedule metrics.
  • Provide progress updates to management and external stakeholders, as contractually required.
  • Liaise with the utility and project off-takers strictly on site-related matters.
  • Ensure the construction site safety file remains fully compliant, addressing shortcomings promptly in collaboration with the EPC PM.
  • Coordinate commissioning, performance testing, and project close-out activities with support from the appointed commissioning engineer and staff.
  • Oversee contractor and subcontractor compliance with contracts and SLAs regarding quality, safety, schedule, and budget.
  • Conduct daily site audits, with a focus on critical path activities, in collaboration with the quality control lead, health & safety lead, and EPC PM. Proactively identify and resolve risks or bottlenecks.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Experience

  • Proven track record as a Construction Manager on Utility-Scale Solar PV Projects.
  • Experience in substation and transmission line construction and commissioning.
  • Strong knowledge of health and safety procedures, legislation, and compliance under the OHS Act and Construction Regulations.
  • Performance- and service-driven with high resilience and problem-solving ability.
  • Strong leadership and motivational skills to manage and inspire teams.
  • Quality- and safety-conscious with a zero-tolerance approach to non-compliance.
  • Excellent planning, decision-making, and commercial awareness.
  • Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

 

Qualifications

  • Matric Certificate.
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • SACPCMP Certification (MUST as PrCM).
  • Construction Regulation Certificate.
  • OHS Act Certificate.