Senior PM, Solar PV & BESS – Renewable Energy (Travel)

Empire HR Solutions; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire HR Solutions seeks experienced Project Managers for Renewable Energy projects in South Africa, with opportunities in major cities. You will oversee Solar PV and BESS construction, acting as Principal Agent / Owner’s Engineer from contractor appointment through commissioning and close-out.

Role requires strong technical, commercial and stakeholder management capabilities, delivering multiple projects safely, on programme, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng, BTech, National Diploma or equivalent Built Environment qualification strongly preferred.
• PMP certification advantageous.
• Electrical qualification or Wireman’s Licence advantageous.
• ECSA, SACPCMP or similar professional registration advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple Solar PV and BESS projects across the full construction lifecycle
• Take ownership of project programme, cost, quality and risk
• Act as Principal Agent / Owner’s Engineer
• Coordinate contractors, consultants and professional teams
• Manage JBCC and EPC contracts
• Manage instructions, variations, claims and payment certificate recommendations
• Monitor project programmes, budgets and commercial performance
• Identify delays and implement appropriate recovery strategies
• Manage technical, commercial and construction risks
• Review designs, drawings, calculations and technical documentation
• Conduct site inspections and oversee quality assurance
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, legislation and applicable standards
• Lead client and project meetings
• Coordinate commissioning, snagging and practical completion
• Manage project close-out and handover
• Maintain accurate project reporting and documentation
• Drive continuous improvement across project delivery

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Construction management

Education

BSc/BEng, BTech, National Diploma or equivalent Built Environment qualification

PMP certification

Electrical qualification or Wireman’s Licence

ECSA SACPCMP or similar professional registration

Job description

Empire HR Solutions seeks experienced Project Managers for Renewable Energy projects in South Africa, with opportunities in major cities. You will oversee Solar PV and BESS construction, acting as Principal Agent / Owner’s Engineer from contractor appointment through commissioning and close-out.

Role requires strong technical, commercial and stakeholder management capabilities, delivering multiple projects safely, on programme, within budget, and to the required quality standards.