Construction Manager – Electrical / Renewable Energy

West Coast Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Personnel seeks a senior Construction Manager – Electrical / Renewable Energy to lead large-scale electrical infrastructure projects in the Western Cape. The role is hands-on and focused on wind farm, renewable energy and/or substation construction, guiding projects from inception to completion.

You will coordinate project teams, contractors and resources, manage costs and schedules, review documentation, liaise with clients and internal departments, and ensure health, safety and

Qualifications

• BTech or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering is required.
• SACPCMP registration is required.
• Strong construction/project management experience.
• Wind farm, renewable energy and/or substation construction experience essential.
• Strong leadership, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational ability.
• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from inception through to completion.
• Lead and coordinate project teams, contractors and resources.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and to specification.
• Manage project costing, planning, procurement and expenditure.
• Monitor budgets and project progress.
• Review and approve project documentation.
• Liaise directly with clients and internal departments.
• Provide technical/engineering input to resolve project issues.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Quality Control standards.
• Manage materials, resources and subcontractors to achieve best project value.
• Prepare progress and status reports for senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BTech / National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Reference: CPT001299-MM-1

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER – ELECTRICAL / RENEWABLE ENERGY

WESTERN CAPE | Project Based MINIMUM 12 MONTHS | Market-Related Salary

An established electrical engineering and construction company is looking for an experienced Construction Manager to lead and deliver large-scale electrical infrastructure projects.

This is a senior, hands-on project role for a strong Electrical Engineer or Technician with proven experience in renewable energy, wind farm and/or substation construction projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from inception through to completion.
• Lead and coordinate project teams, contractors and resources.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and to specification.
• Manage project costing, planning, procurement and expenditure.
• Monitor budgets and project progress.
• Review and approve project documentation.
• Liaise directly with clients and internal departments.
• Provide technical/engineering input to resolve project issues.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Quality Control standards.
• Manage materials, resources and subcontractors to achieve best project value.
• Prepare progress and status reports for senior management.

Requirements

• BTech / National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• SACPCMP registration.
• Strong construction/project management experience.
• Wind farm, renewable energy and/or substation construction experience is essential.
• Strong leadership, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational ability.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel according to project requirements.