Project Manager at Scatec ASA

Main purpose of position

• Currently we are looking for a Project Manager in Cape Town, South Africa to to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future.
• As the Project Manager you will manage the scope of work related to the contract(s) in country delegated to the position and contribute to the successful completion of the entire project. You will be Scatec’s key point of contact and accountable responsible for the delegated contract(s), and shall manage the cost, schedule, quality, documentation and interfaces with project stakeholders and Contractor(s), as well as safety of personnel and equipment. The responsibility includes supervision and follow up of the works until final handover, control the deliverables from Scatec to the Contractor(s) (as Wind OEM, any Free Issued Materials, engineering inputs, licenses etc.), management of the involved local Scatec team including hired-in supporting teams reporting to the Scatec team.

Main responsibilities 

• Support during elaboration, highlight the local requirements, review and approval of contracts and schedules; be part of the negotiations and evaluations, perform due diligences.
• Organize and lead kick off meetings with suppliers and contractors, define actions and log actions, set regular weekly follow up meetings. Conduct regular weekly meetings with main contractors to follow up progress, discuss critical tasks, plan future activities, demand actions and recovery plan for critical items, document actions and agreed deadlines.
• Responsible to follow up and coordinate internally all deliverables that Scatec has contractual responsibility to provide to contractor(s), secure that those are available as planned. Typical deliverables are licenses, permits, authorizations, engineering and technical inputs, review and approval of drawings and technical specifications from Utility, Original Equipment manufacturer and/or local regulatory authorities, Free Issued Materials, etc. Deviations on those deliverables shall be reported to the Project Manager / Project Director.
• Recruitment and management of the team in Country as defined on the project organization chart. Ensure to establish a strong and efficient management team for the execution phase.
• In cooperation with the Site Manager, manage the following key project disciplines at site: Health and Safety, Environmental management, security, logistics and warehouse, Quality Control, Document control of all quality documentation until TTO, Progress measurement of site activities and Community Liaison (including grievance response); ensure the project is being executed within the contractual requirements and proactively assist the Construction Team.
• In cooperation with the Site Manager, ensure that basic services at site as security, control of entrance at site, office facilities (supply of electricity, water, cleaning, basic office material), vehicles; keep control of the budget related (in case this responsibility will be delegated)
• Evaluate Variation Order claims from suppliers and contractors, approve or request approval to Project Manager (following approval internal procedures and authorization matrix). Support Project Manager to follow up Variation Orders or other claims towards SPV when applicable, gather documentation.
• Continuously evaluate project KPI’s to ensure positive project performance and identify early risks related to the schedule and budget overruns. Manage the risks and opportunities of the project proactively with mitigations and monitoring.
• Follow the guidelines and prescribed structures as outlined by the operating system and secure successful implementation during Structuring and Execution of the projects; provide continuous input towards improvement and optimization of the operating system

1. Manage phase close out at site, contractor’s demobilization, onboarding of O&M team and handover of activities.

Qualifications 

• Degree in Electrical / Electronical, Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering
• Masters Degree in Engineering
• 7+ year of engineering experience - Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction 7+ year of general engineering experience; or technical project management experience; or equivalent project engineering experience.
• An excellent knowledge of MS Office, and project reporting
• Exposure to Utility Scale PV / Wind Project execution, developed and executed under Project Finance structures.
• Ideal: Project Management Certificate
• 3+ years renewable energy experience; Lenders Technical Due Diligence; Owner’s Engineer workstreams
• Exposure to High Voltage Networks and Sub-Stations.
• Based in Cape Town and able to travel to site frequently