Remote Renewable Energy PM: Hydro & Solar Projects

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development allowance

Global project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Renewable Energy Project Manager to lead hydro and solar projects in a fully remote role. You will manage end-to-end delivery from conception through commissioning and handover while collaborating with global teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong project management background, 6+ years in renewables, and knowledge of hydro and solar technologies. Advanced PM skills and remote leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 6 years of project management experience in renewable energy.
• Experience managing hydro and solar projects.
• Proficient in MS Project, Asana or Jira.
• Strong leadership and remote coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of hydro and solar projects.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, budget, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Manage project risks, identify issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate and lead multi-disciplinary project teams, including engineers, contractors, and consultants, remotely.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Manage project budgets and control costs throughout the lifecycle.
• Liaise with stakeholders including clients, suppliers, and authorities.
• Monitor progress and provide status reports to senior management.
• Facilitate effective communication among remote team members.
• Ensure successful handover and close-out with documentation and lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Remote coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PMP certification (desirable)

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Jira

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Renewable Energy Project Manager to lead hydro and solar projects in a fully remote role. You will manage end-to-end delivery from conception through commissioning and handover while collaborating with global teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong project management background, 6+ years in renewables, and knowledge of hydro and solar technologies. Advanced PM skills and remote leadership are essential.