Construction Lead - Solar PV & BESS Projects

Kwena Human Capital; Postmasburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Kwena Human Capital is assisting a global engineering and construction client in recruiting a Deputy Project Manager (Construction) / Construction Manager to lead site construction activities for a large solar PV and BESS project in the Northern Cape. This is a project-based contract until November 2027 and requires extensive coordination across civil, electrical and mechanical works.

The role demands a degree or diploma in engineering or CM, SACPCMP Pr.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• SACPCMP registration as Pr. CM is preferred.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in construction/project management, preferably EPC, renewable energy, power, mining or major infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall construction leadership and coordination across project work fronts.
• Coordinate site activities across civil, PV, electrical and BESS construction.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors to ensure construction activities are delivered safely and per the project programme.
• Coordinate multiple parallel installation work fronts and ensure effective sequencing of activities.
• Oversee receipt, offloading and storage of Owner-supplied equipment in coordination with Procurement and Stores.
• Monitor construction progress, identify constraints and drive recovery and acceleration measures where required.
• Coordinate construction interfaces between Engineering, Procurement, Planning, Commercial, Quality and HSE.
• Provide input into construction planning, sequencing, resource requirements and execution strategy.
• Review subcontractor progress and performance and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Support site meetings, progress reporting and construction coordination.
• Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, ITPs, method statements and HSE requirements.
• Support mechanical completion, punch-list close-out and handover activities.
• Manage lifting and equipment-handling activities and ensure appropriate controls are implemented.
• Escalate construction risks, delays and technical issues to project leadership.

Skills

Project management

Construction leadership

Subcontractor coordination

Renewable energy

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Engineering degree or Diploma in CM/Engineering

SACPCMP Pr. CM registration

Job description

Kwena Human Capital is assisting a global engineering and construction client in recruiting a Deputy Project Manager (Construction) / Construction Manager to lead site construction activities for a large solar PV and BESS project in the Northern Cape. This is a project-based contract until November 2027 and requires extensive coordination across civil, electrical and mechanical works.

The role demands a degree or diploma in engineering or CM, SACPCMP Pr.