Remote Lead Project Manager - Renewable Energy Projects

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Remote; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote working arrangement

Medical and retirement benefits

Generous paid time off

Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Project Manager to oversee large-scale renewable energy projects. This fully remote role allows you to manage initiatives from anywhere in South Africa, with operations around Upington, Northern Cape.

You will lead cross-functional teams through feasibility, planning, execution, and closure, leveraging PMI/PRINCE2 and Agile practices to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining stakeholder engagement and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 10+ years in project management with 5+ years in renewables.
• Experience leading large-scale solar or wind projects.
• PM frameworks PMI/PRINCE2 and Agile knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of renewable energy projects from concept to completion.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with scope, budgets, timelines, and risks.
• Mentor remote project teams and ensure effective communication.
• Oversee contractors and vendors, ensuring contract compliance and quality.
• Monitor progress, identify issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare status reports and metrics for senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement in execution and management methodologies.
• Manage project close-out activities and lessons learned.

Skills

Remote leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Education

Master's degree in Engineering / Environmental Science

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Aconex

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Project Manager to oversee large-scale renewable energy projects. This fully remote role allows you to manage initiatives from anywhere in South Africa, with operations around Upington, Northern Cape.

You will lead cross-functional teams through feasibility, planning, execution, and closure, leveraging PMI/PRINCE2 and Agile practices to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining stakeholder engagement and safety standards.