On-Site Renewables Construction Lead – Johannesburg

Shift Pursuit (South Africa); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Pursuit seeks an experienced Construction Manager to lead on-site delivery of renewable energy projects. The role requires strong construction management across EPC, infrastructure, and renewable sectors, with proven exposure to large-scale project execution.

The role involves managing on-site activities, leading teams and subcontractors, and ensuring milestones, budgets and safety standards are met on remote project sites.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years' construction management experience.
• Experience within EPC, infrastructure, power or renewable energy projects.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Willingness to travel.
• Comfortable working on remote project sites.
• Renewable Energy Experience: Experience with substations and transmission infrastructure.
• Proven experience delivering Solar PV, Wind Energy and/or BESS projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage all on-site construction activities for renewable energy projects.
• Lead construction teams, subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel.
• Drive project execution in line with schedules, budgets, specifications and contractual requirements.
• Maintain high HSE standards across project sites.
• Monitor construction progress and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and manage construction risks and challenges.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Quality, HSE and Commissioning teams.
• Ensure construction milestones and deliverables are achieved.
• Provide regular progress reports to management and stakeholders.
• Support commissioning, testing and final project handover.

Skills

Leadership

Site management

Project controls

HSE management

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Problem solving

Decision making

Quality focus

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field

Job description

Shift Pursuit seeks an experienced Construction Manager to lead on-site delivery of renewable energy projects. The role requires strong construction management across EPC, infrastructure, and renewable sectors, with proven exposure to large-scale project execution.

The role involves managing on-site activities, leading teams and subcontractors, and ensuring milestones, budgets and safety standards are met on remote project sites.