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Deputy Project Manager (Construction) / Construction Manager | Renewable Energy Project | Contract | Postmasburg, Northern Cape

Kwena Human Capital
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Postmasburg, South Africa

Introduction

Our client, a global engineering and construction company, is seeking an experienced Deputy Project Manager (Construction) / Construction Manager to lead site construction activities for a large-scale solar PV and battery energy storage (BESS) project in the Northern Cape. This is a project-based contract until November 2027.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide overall construction leadership and coordination across the project work fronts.
  • Coordinate site activities across civil, PV, electrical and BESS construction.
  • Manage and coordinate subcontractors to ensure construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with the project programme.
  • Coordinate multiple parallel installation work fronts and ensure effective sequencing of activities.
  • Oversee receipt, offloading and storage of Owner-supplied equipment in coordination with Procurement and Stores.
  • Monitor construction progress, identify constraints and drive recovery and acceleration measures where required.
  • Coordinate construction interfaces between Engineering, Procurement, Planning, Commercial, Quality and HSE.
  • Provide input into construction planning, sequencing, resource requirements and execution strategy.
  • Review subcontractor progress and performance and ensure compliance with project requirements.
  • Support site meetings, progress reporting and construction coordination.
  • Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, ITPs, method statements and HSE requirements.
  • Support mechanical completion, punch-list close-out and handover activities.
  • Manage lifting and equipment-handling activities and ensure appropriate controls are implemented.
  • Escalate construction risks, delays and technical issues to project leadership.

Desired Experience & Qualification

  • Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
  • South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) registration
  • Minimum 8+ years' experience in construction/project management, preferably within EPC, renewable energy, power, mining or major infrastructure projects.
  • Proven experience managing large-scale construction projects and multiple subcontractors.
  • Strong experience coordinating civil, electrical and/or mechanical construction activities.
  • Experience in solar PV, BESS, power generation or renewable energy projects will be highly advantageous.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple work fronts and construction interfaces.
  • Strong understanding of project schedules, construction methodologies, quality and OHSA requirements.
  • Strong leadership, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
  • Valid driver’s license and own vehicle.

Interested?