Construction Manager - Namibia Residents

Oxyon People Solutions

  • Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Type of contract: Fixed term contractReporting to: Lead Project Manager and Head of OperationsJob details:As Construction Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the successful delivery of a large-scale PV project located in sub-Saharan Africa. He/she will manage and liaise with planning related service providers, grid operators, electric utilities, communities, and other involved stakeholders in each jurisdiction.Key activities and responsibilities:
  • Being main point of contact when required for the EPC, Client and other stakeholders on the assigned project including weekly project meetings
  • Internal and external reporting and meetings on project progress
  • Other responsibilities for project delivery including:
  • Project Programme management throughout all periods of the project
  • Assistance with plant design review process
  • Overseeing plant procurement, and logistics
  • Overseeing plant construction to ensure design, quality and health and safety, reporting and documentation standards are met including living on or near site for the majority of the construction period.
  • Overseeing plant commissioning, punchlist preparation and completion and project close out phases, including review of final documentation
  • EPC payment milestone management
  • Weekly reporting to the Client on project progress
  • Assistance with preparation of internal Project Management processes and policies.
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 technical understanding of utility-scale Solar PV systems.
  • Strong electrical knowledge and ability to read/understand technical drawings.
  • Suitable site H&S qualifications, e.g., IOSHH of comparable local certification
  • Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent combination of education and years of related experience.
  • Significant experience managing vendor and client payment terms to achieve positive cash flow.
  • Significant experience with design / build contracts from ground up that result in profitable construction projects.
  • Strong understanding of financial models and management of budgeting cash flow.
  • The ability to create and manage a schedule and budget to required margins.
  • Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
Desirable skills:
  • Extensive experience making day to day decisions at construction site.
  • Awareness of British and International standards in terms of operation and regulatory.
  • Familiarity with Solar PV technology, Data logging, Graphic displays and building management systems.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; team player attitude.
  • Ability to help build and strengthen an organisation, building structure over time.
  • Strong computer skills, including strength in MS Project, MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Valid Driver’s Licence.

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