Senior Solar PV Project Leader - Hybrid & Growth Opportunity

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 55.000 - 79.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Hybrid work arrangement

Travel allowances for site visits

Paid holidays

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Lead Solar PV Project Manager to oversee utility-scale and commercial solar PV projects from development through to handover in South Africa. You will lead project teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure safety and quality across all stages.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering or Construction Management, 6+ years PM experience (4+ in solar), and PM certification is highly desirable.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical) or Construction Management.
• 6+ years of project management experience, with 4+ years on solar PV projects.
• Experience managing large-scale utility or commercial solar projects.
• PM certifications (PMP or equivalent) highly desirable.

Aufgaben

• Manage full lifecycle of solar PV projects from site selection to commissioning.
• Develop and execute detailed project plans including scope, schedule, budget, and resources.
• Lead cross-functional teams including engineers, contractors, and suppliers.
• Oversee procurement, contract negotiations, and vendor management.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigations.
• Manage stakeholder communications with clients, investors, and regulators.
• Conduct site visits to ensure quality and adherence to design specifications.
• Prepare status reports and presentations for senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement in project execution processes.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Budget management

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Team management

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Lead Solar PV Project Manager to oversee utility-scale and commercial solar PV projects from development through to handover in South Africa. You will lead project teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure safety and quality across all stages.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering or Construction Management, 6+ years PM experience (4+ in solar), and PM certification is highly desirable.