Site Construction Manager - Utility-Scale Solar Projects

About Our Client

Our client is a leading multinational power-projects developer.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Project Execution from NTP Onwards:

• HSSE management:follow Project Company's HSSE performance in coordination with site HSE Manager in order to analyse periodically EPC Contractors implementation of HSSE management
• Monitoring the site safety compliance by the subcontractor workers and conducting periodic meetings for strict adherence to the site safety, like all workers wearing PPE, daily tool box talks, safety drills & permit to works issuance
• Ensure the implementation of Project Company's Quality Management principles with specific focus on the implementation of Projects' ITP and expediting policies
• Supervising the site quality through quality engineers on the EPC contractors site construction works and issuance of non-compliance reports
• Conducting EPC contractor's periodic progress review meetings with emphasis on critical path catch-up plans, for activities which are behind the schedule
• Prepare regular reports on site construction progress, site quality and HSSE with the support of the site supervision team
• Follow on the implementation of a proper design review methodology according to Project's engineering development and participate in engineering weekly review meetings
• Review all contract changes and coordinate change control process - maintain records of all changes and required approvals
• Reviewing the commissioning & testing procedures and protocols prepared by the EPC Contractor in compliance with the NGCP/PGC standards
• Preparation of punch points list and supervision of performance guarantee tests
• Ensure that as built drawings are delivered timely by the EPC Contractor
• Oversee completion of maintenance procedure instruction, systems demonstration and proper delivery of Operating Manuals
• Mentor, supervise and develop junior staff
• Perform other related duties as required

The Successful Applicant

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Civil)

• Atleast 12 - 15 years' experience as Project Engineer or Project Manager in power projects construction and at least 5 years of which in the solar PV industry, working for an EPC Contractor, Technical Advisor, Owner Engineer, or well-known IPP/Project Developer
• Robust technical background within the solar PV industry, in terms of electrical or mechanical engineering
• Exposure towards EHV substations would be considered an added advantage
• Project Management experience and EPC background preferred
• A pro-active high achiever with high energy levels, who is used to working under pressure and to tight/challenging deadlines
• Thorough understanding of the business value chain

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to be part of a fast-growing multinational company
• Career growth and opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits