Epc Project Manager - Cape Town, South Africa - JUWI GmbH

JUWI GmbH

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Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

EPC Project Manager (M/F/d):

Cape Town, South Africa

Work experience

Commercial professions (other)

At JUWI you have the chance to work on a real project for the future of our planet. JUWI South Africa is part of the international JUWI Group, one of the world's leading renewable energy companies.

Our business is focused on deploying the highest quality Solar Photovoltaic and Onshore Wind energy projects.

We offer Project Development (Wind & Solar), Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services for the transition to greater utilisation of sustainable energy globally and are also a recognised leader in off-grid hybrid solar-wind-battery-storage energy solutions.

JUWI has successfully installed over 400 MW in South Africa and over 5,500 MW internationally.

As a significant player for renewable energies, we are listed in the top 10 solar EPC contractors globally, employing more than 1,200 people worldwide.

We are looking for you as a

EPC Project Manager (M/F/d):
full time - unlimited

Your Tasks:

Objectives

The EPC Project Manager (M/F/d) is responsible for project management during the execution of the Engineering Procurement and Construction contracts of Hybrid and/or utility scale PV projects in south Africa/ Sub-Saharan Africa.

He/ she is fully responsible and accountable for compliance, budget, cost, quality, schedule, risk, contracts, engineering, integration, stakeholders and security.

Primary Responsibilities

Accountable for the successful execution of solar PV EPC projects from design through energisation and handover
Formal project management of EPC and subcontracts including technical, commercial and stakeholder aspects
Manage and report on progress schedule, costs, risk, quality etc. as and when required by the Company
Responsible for schedule and achievement of contractual milestones
Responsible of costs, budget and liquidity/ cash flow
Ensure compliance with all the specifications and requirements included in EPC contracts and related project documents
Reporting to the Head of EPC, the EPC Project Manager will work with Project Development and Sales, Project Purchasing, Construction Management, Engineering, Consultants, Clients and Authorities to ensure compliant project execution
Work closely with Project development and Sales during the finalization of the selling process to coordinate internal work and support project sale
Implementation, compliance with JUWI processes and standards
Adopt and improve where necessary the standard JUWI project management processes to minimize project risk and maximize performance
Ensure full compliance with the QHSE regulations, legislation, standards, codes and requirements applicable to the project
Responsible for handover to O&M and Plant owner for other departments as needed

Your Profile:

Qualifications and Experience

Engineering/ Management qualification
Minimum of 5 years working experience in Electrical infrastructure project management (EPC) with overall responsibility. At least 3 years Solar PV EPC project Management
Excellent communication skills, able to communicate at all levels both internally and externally (both suppliers and customers)
Demonstrable experience of project cost, schedule, risk, quality and technical management and control
Experience of working autonomously, as the position requires leadership, decision making and problem solving
Conversant with project management tools i.e. MS Project & MS Office, etc. and best practise
A good understanding of the electrical grid, South African National Grid Code and grid connection process
Conversant with health and safety requirements, commissioning and energization of substations & Solar PV plants
Experience of evaluating processes and making appropriate improvements in line with business needs
Acquaintance with PMI standards or alternatively industrial standards (to be proven)
Experience of contract management and knowledge of standard contract forms
NEC, FIDIC, etc.
Fluent in English
Demonstrable ability to work in matrix organizations and to operate in a culturally diverse international environment
Team player with demonstrable leadership qualities

Desirable Attributes

Experience of working within the South African Renewable Energy Independent Power Program and/or executing projects related to energy supply the mining sector
A formal project management qualification
Fluent in Afrikaans and/ or German
Professionally registered Engineer or Project Manager

Benefits of working for juwi:

Joining JUWI South Africa, you can expect a hybrid work policy, market related salary, performancebased bonus and contribution to medical aid. More so, there is the opportunity to work for an ISO 9001:2015 certified matrix organisation. Experiencing people, processes, ideas and thought patterns from a global perspective. You will be joining a collaborative