Project Manager - Renewable Energy

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & retirement benefits

Generous leave

Professional development

East London on-site environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead renewable energy projects in East London from conception to completion. You will oversee timelines, budgets, resources, and stakeholder management to ensure successful solar, wind, or other installations.

This on-site role demands proven leadership in the renewables sector. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, ensure quality, safety, and environmental standards, and drive the transition to sustainable energy solutions with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years as a Project Manager in renewable energy sector.
• Knowledge of PMI or PRINCE2.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with contract management, procurement, and supply chain logistics.
• On-site experience in East London.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of renewable energy projects from planning to closure.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets.
• Lead project teams and foster collaboration.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with clients, contractors, regulators.
• Ensure on-time delivery, budget adherence, quality standards.
• Identify risks and implement problem-solving strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Team motivation

On-site management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to lead renewable energy projects from conception through to completion, based in East London . This role requires comprehensive oversight of project timelines, budgets, resources, and stakeholder management to ensure successful delivery of solar, wind, or other renewable energy installations. You will be instrumental in driving the transition to sustainable energy solutions, managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring projects meet quality, safety, and environmental standards. This is a critical on-site role for a proven leader in the renewable energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of renewable energy projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Lead and motivate project teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, including clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and implement effective problem-solving strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience (5+ years) as a Project Manager in the renewable energy sector (solar, wind, hydro).
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PMI, PRINCE2).
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with contract management, procurement, and supply chain logistics.
• Ability to manage complex projects on-site in East London .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and executive bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and insurance benefits.
• Generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead impactful projects in the growing renewable energy sector.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking work environment in East London .