Lead Project Manager - Namibia Residents

Oxyon People Solutions

  • Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
As Lead Project Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the successful delivery of hybrid large-scale energy projects located locally and regionally across sub-Saharan Africa.Key activities and responsibilities:
  • Taking full responsibility for all aspects of the delivery of the projects
  • Preparation of internal and review of external pre-construction documentation and plans
  • Assistance with completion of the EPC and O&M contracts for each project
  • Driving EPC technical due diligence
  • Being main point of contact for the EPC and all project stakeholders on each project assigned including weekly project meetings
  • Responsibility for Internal reporting and meetings on project progress
Qualifications and experience:
  • Must be a resident of Namibia
  • Minimum of 5 years proven experience in utility-scale Solar PV construction and project management experience with a strong operational background
  • Thorough experience and understanding of hybrid generation systems.
  • Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent combination of education and years of related experience.
  • Suitable site H&S qualifications, e.g., IOSHH of comparable local certification
  • Significant experience managing vendor and client payment terms to achieve positive cash flow.
Desirable skills/experience:
  • Extensive experience making day-to-day decisions on a construction site.
  • Strong electrical knowledge and ability to read/understand technical drawings.
  • Awareness of British and International standards in terms of operation and regulatory.
  • Understanding of subcontractor hiring process with the ability to manage company protocols.
  • Detailed knowledge of Health & Safety, risk assessment, CDM, and Building Regulations.
  • Awareness of renewable energy sector, especially solar PV, and related policies.

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