Construction Manager

Sterling And Wilson Renewable Energy; Egypt (PA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling And Wilson Renewable Energy in the United States region is seeking a Construction Lead to oversee day-to-day site activities for utility-scale Solar PV projects. You will coordinate civil works, mounting structures, cabling and electrical BoP, ensuring alignment with drawings and schedules.

You will manage EPC contractors and multidisciplinary teams, drive safety, quality and timely delivery, and support commissioning and handover to the client.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management.
• PMP / PRINCE2 certification will be an advantage.
• NEBOSH / IOSH or other HSE certification will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day construction activities at the project site.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise construction works from mobilization to completion.
• Ensure construction activities follow drawings, specs, method statements and schedule.
• Monitor manpower, equipment, productivity and site resources.
• Identify construction issues and implement timely corrective actions.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning, testing and commissioning activities.
• Manage EPC contractors, subcontractors and site vendors.
• Review manpower and equipment deployment against project requirements.
• Ensure contractors comply with quality standards and HSE requirements.
• Resolve site-level issues and elevate critical matters to the Project Manager.
• Prepare and monitor detailed construction programmes and look-ahead schedules.
• Track progress against planned targets; identify delays and bottlenecks.
• Develop recovery plans to achieve milestones.
• Coordinate with planning for progress measurement and reporting.
• Coordinate with engineering teams for drawings and specs.
• Review construction drawings, method statements and technical submissions.
• Coordinate closure of RFIs and technical issues.
• Ensure design changes are properly implemented at site.
• Ensure inspection, testing and ITPs; close NCRs and punch points.
• Maintain project documentation and as-built drawings.

Skills

Solar PV Construction

PV Module Installation

Contractor Management

Project Scheduling

Site Leadership

HSE/EHS

QA/QC

PM/Planning Tools

Electrical BoP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

PMP / PRINCE2 certification

NEBOSH / IOSH or other HSE certification

Tools

Primavera P6 / MS Project

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Construction & Site Execution

• Lead day-to-day construction activities at the project site.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise construction works from mobilization to completion.
• Ensure construction activities are executed as per approved drawings, specifications, method statements and project schedule.
• Monitor manpower, equipment, productivity and site resources.
• Identify construction issues and implement timely corrective actions.

2. Solar PV Construction

• Supervise construction and installation of utility-scale Solar PV plants.
• Coordinate civil works including site grading, roads, drainage, foundations, piling and other infrastructure.
• Oversee installation of mounting structures, trackers and PV modules.
• Coordinate DC/AC cabling, inverter, transformer and MV/HV electrical works.
• Coordinate substation, switchyard, transmission line/OHTL and electrical BoP activities, where applicable.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning, testing and commissioning activities.

3. Contractor & Subcontractor Management

• Manage EPC contractors, subcontractors and site vendors.
• Allocate work fronts and monitor contractor performance and productivity.
• Review manpower and equipment deployment against project requirements.
• Ensure contractors comply with project specifications, quality standards and HSE requirements.
• Resolve site-level issues and elevate critical matters to the Project Manager.

4. Planning & Schedule Management

• Prepare and monitor detailed construction programmes and look-ahead schedules.
• Track daily, weekly and monthly progress against planned targets.
• Identify delays, bottlenecks and critical activities.
• Develop recovery plans to achieve project milestones.
• Coordinate with the planning team for progress measurement and reporting.

5. Engineering Coordination

• Coordinate with engineering teams for drawings, technical specifications and site requirements.
• Review construction drawings, method statements and technical submissions.
• Coordinate closure of RFIs and technical issues.
• Ensure design changes and approved revisions are properly implemented at site.

6. Quality Management

• Ensure construction works comply with approved quality plans and project specifications.
• Coordinate inspections, testing and ITP requirements.
• Monitor and close NCRs, observations and punch points.
• Ensure proper documentation of inspections, approvals and completed works.

7. HSE Management

• Ensure strict compliance with project HSE requirements and statutory regulations.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the construction site.
• Conduct regular site inspections and safety reviews.
• Ensure proper implementation of risk assessments, method statements and Permit-to-Work requirements.
• Take immediate corrective action for unsafe practices.

8. Material & Resource Management

• Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams for timely availability of materials and equipment.
• Monitor material consumption and availability at site.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of project materials.
• Plan manpower, machinery and other resources according to construction requirements.

9. Client & Consultant Coordination

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, project management teams and other stakeholders.
• Support site inspections, approvals and technical discussions.
• Provide regular construction progress updates.
• Ensure timely resolution of client/consultant comments and observations.

10. Commissioning & Handover

• Coordinate mechanical completion and construction punch-list closure.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Ensure completion documentation, as-built drawings and quality records are maintained.
• Support final project handover to the client/O&M team.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Construction completion as per approved schedule
• Achievement of construction milestones
• Site productivity and manpower efficiency
• HSE performance
• Quality compliance and NCR closure
• Contractor/subcontractor performance
• Timely material and resource availability
• Punch-list closure
• Mechanical completion and commissioning readiness
• Successful project handover

Education

• Bachelors degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management
• PMP / PRINCE2 certification will be an advantage
• NEBOSH / IOSH or other HSE certification will be an advantage

Experience

• 10–15+ years of overall experience in construction/project execution
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Construction Manager / Construction Lead / Site Manager roles
• Strong experience in Solar PV / Renewable Energy EPC projects
• Experience in utility-scale Solar PV construction preferred
• Strong experience managing contractors, subcontractors and multidisciplinary site teams
• Experience in civil and electrical BoP works
• Experience in testing, commissioning and project handover
• International / Middle East / Africa project experience will be an advantage

Technical Skills

• Solar PV Construction
• Solar EPC / Renewable Energy
• Utility-Scale Solar Projects
• Civil & Electrical Construction
• Site Execution & Management
• Contractor/Subcontractor Management
• Construction Planning & Scheduling
• PV Module & Mounting Structure Installation
• DC/AC Cabling
• MV/HV Systems
• Substation & Switchyard
• Electrical BoP
• Testing & Commissioning
• QA/QC
• HSE/EHS
• Material & Resource Management
• Primavera P6 / MS Project
• Construction Documentation

Key Competencies

• Strong site leadership
• Construction planning and execution
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Contractor management
• Client and stakeholder coordination
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage large multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Strong focus on safety, quality and productivity
• Willingness to work in a site-based and multicultural environment