Senior Renewable Energy Project Manager (Hybrid)

Placements24; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical and retirement benefits

Generous annual leave

Company vehicle or car allowance

Laptop and mobile phone

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a leading developer and operator of renewable energy infrastructure to hire an experienced Project Manager for end-to-end oversight of projects in the Randburg, Gauteng region, with travel as needed.

The role requires a strong background in renewable energy project delivery (solar, wind, or storage), exceptional leadership, planning, and stakeholder management, ensuring on-time, on-budget results with high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Master's preferred.
• 7+ years of project management, 4+ years in renewables.
• Certification in PMP or Prince2 desirable.
• Strong knowledge of renewables, project finance and development.
• Experience managing budgets over R100 million.
• Proficient with MS Project or Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of renewable energy projects from feasibility to handover.
• Develop detailed plans, schedules and budgets.
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues.
• Coordinate engineers, contractors, and consultants.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and environmental standards.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with clients and authorities.
• Oversee contract negotiations with suppliers and contractors.
• Monitor progress and report to senior management.
• Ensure quality control and safety management systems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Planning

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree or MBA advantageous

PMP/Prince2 certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a leading developer and operator of renewable energy infrastructure to hire an experienced Project Manager for end-to-end oversight of projects in the Randburg, Gauteng region, with travel as needed.

The role requires a strong background in renewable energy project delivery (solar, wind, or storage), exceptional leadership, planning, and stakeholder management, ensuring on-time, on-budget results with high safety standards.