Construction Manager / Site Manager M/F at Voltalia

The Construction Site Manager will be based at the Bolobedu PV Project construction site for the duration of the project.

Main responsibilities:

 Business Line: Follow the guidelines as defined by the business line and provide continuous inputs towards proposing improvements or optimisation on procedures;

 Back Office organization:

• Plan and manage technical project resources to ensure tasks are completed and delivered in line with the proposed works schedule,
• Review and guarantee that technical documentation is considered by service providers and contractors for compliance both technically and contractually,
• Manage and interface with contractors and suppliers to launch, negotiate and align all technical aspects of the project,
• Provide full assistance to the PM to complete the Project Documentation;

Site Management organization: In order to ensure projects delivery/execution:

• Ensure the project is implemented according to the Final Project Design;
• Manage and evaluate design change requests to be approved by the Lead Engineer;
• Monitor and evaluate the works performed by ensuring adherence to the respective schedule, compliance, and quality requirements, and monitor deviations to identify risks in advance;
• Provide full time technical support to the PM and Project Team;

Ensure that all HSE and Quality procedures are in practice:

• Act as OHS Act 8.1 appointee for the project team,
• Enforce HSE and Quality policies, plans and procedures,
• Enforce a Zero tolerance stance on Health and Safety on site,
• Make regular site inspections and monitoring of site activities,
• Ensure HSE Audits are met and HSE safety measures are applied,
• Monitor all construction works and ensure compliance with site permits and standards,
• Manage the team and contractors to ensure compliance with the Project’s EMPr and EA;

• Establish and maintain on-site offices and facilities;
• Report all project site activities to the Project Manager;
• Manage site logistics and deliveries;

Interact with stakeholders:

• Be the interface and coordinate with Subcontractors, Environmental Control Officer, Owner’s Engineer, LTA, Eskom, etc.
• Liaise with the landowner(s) and local authorities on issues related to the site,
• Hosting 3rd party site visits / audit facilitation,

Communication and reporting:

• Fulfil construction reporting obligations - (weekly & monthly),
• Internal team reporting and preparation of external reporting to the Client.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree / Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering;
• 5 to 10 years of working experience in a relevant construction role (preferably in the renewable energy sector);
• Proven track record in managing construction projects of >100 MW in the energy industry;
• Good knowledge of tools and techniques for project schedules/ planning;
• Speak and write fluent English, Afrikaans or Portuguese – other languages would be a plus;
• Knowledgeable in HSE and Quality procedures;
• SACPCMP registration as a Pr.CM;

KEY SKILLS

• Experience in working with international, multi-cultural teams, in multiple times zones;
• Proactive, independent and self-dependent working; 
• Analytical thinking on site crisis situations;
• High motivation and leadership skills;  
• Relationship and trust building skills and high integrity;  
• Good communication and team skills, with ability to work in cross functional teams; 
• Very good planning skills.