Deputy Project Manager

Job Overview: The Deputy Project Manager supports the Construction Director in the overall management and delivery of energy projects, with a strong focus on wind and solar farm construction. The role spans tendering, pre-construction, execution, post-award administration, and close-out phases. Acting as the Construction Director’s delegate, the Deputy Project Manager coordinates project controls, subcontractor and vendor interfaces, executive reporting, and cross-functional alignment (Design, Commercial, Legal, Procurement). The position is designed for a professional capable of independent decision-making, proactive risk management, and leadership across multiple workstreams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with contractual and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities: A. Subcontractor, Vendor & Contracts Leadership • Represent the Construction Director in subcontractor and key vendor negotiations, including pricing, scope, schedule, and commercial terms • Lead preparation and management of RFI / RFP / RFQ / RFO packages, bid evaluations, technical-commercial clarifications, and recommendation reports • Oversee subcontractor and supplier performance using defined KPIs (schedule, progress, quality, NCRs, HSE, responsiveness) • Initiate corrective and recovery actions where performance deviates from plan • Prepare formal correspondence, meeting minutes, and action trackers; ensure disciplined follow-up and closure. B. Project Controls, Planning & Executive Reporting • Develop, maintain, and challenge master construction schedules (baseline and updates), with clear visibility on critical path and float • Establish and control project budgets, cost plans, cash-flow forecasts, and commitment curves • Track actuals vs. budget and schedule; analyze variances and propose mitigation strategies • Maintain and actively manage the project risk register (time, cost, interface, regulatory, logistics), ensuring mitigation actions are implemented • Prepare weekly and monthly executive dashboards covering progress, HSE, quality, commercial status, risks, and decisions required • Implement and monitor performance tools (S-curves, earned value, look-ahead plans, action logs) C. Tendering & Pre-Construction (Energy Focus) • Review tender documents (IFC drawings, specifications, BoQs, contracts) for wind and solar projects, identifying execution risks and cost drivers • Coordinate closely with Design, Commercial, Legal, and Procurement teams to align scopes, interfaces, and packaging strategies • Support development of construction methodologies for energy projects, including logistics, heavy lifts, foundations, access roads, and balance-of-plant works • Contribute to value engineering and constructability reviews specific to renewable energy facilities D. Project Development & Site Oversight • Conduct site visits and due-diligence assessments (access roads, crane pads, laydown areas, grid interfaces, utilities, permitting constraints) • Coordinate permitting and authority approvals with consultants and regulators to prevent schedule impacts • Support and document constructability workshops and technical decision-making sessions • Act as a senior interface between site teams and management, ensuring site realities are reflected in planning and reporting E. Stakeholder Management & Governance • Coordinate daily with internal teams, EPC contractors, consultants, and authorities • Lead coordination meetings and technical-commercial discussions when delegated by the Construction Director • Ensure compliance with company governance, document control procedures, and audit requirements • Maintain clear traceability of decisions, approvals, and contractual commitments F. Post-Tender / Post-Award Project Management Support 1. Contract Handover & Mobilization • Support structured handover from tender to execution teams • Finalize subcontract agreements, ensuring proper flow-down of obligations, milestones, LDs, warranties, and securities 2. Execution Controls & Expediting • Organize and lead kick-off meetings with key subcontractors and vendors • Oversee engineering deliverables, material submittals, inspections, logistics, customs clearance, site delivery, and installation sequencing • Coordinate FAT/SAT activities, O&M manuals, training, and final handover documentation 3. Commercial Management & Change Control • Support management of variations, claims, and extensions of time • Maintain change registers and provide substantiated narratives for cost and schedule impacts • Monitor commitments against approved budgets and cash flows 4. Senior Management Reporting • Compile monthly project reports for senior leadership • Clearly flag risks, mitigation measures, and decisions required to maintain project objectives Requirements Required Qualifications & Skills: • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering • Mandatory experience in wind farm and/or solar PV plant construction • Strong understanding of civil works for energy projects (foundations, access roads, platforms, drainage, balance-of-plant) • Solid grasp of construction sequencing, logistics, and site constraints for large-scale renewable projects • Strong planning and project controls capability (schedule, cost, risk, KPIs) • Commercial and contractual awareness (BoQs, claims, variations, subcontract administration) • Confident communicator with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams • Strong organizational skills, multitasking ability, and ownership mindset Software Proficiency: • Advanced Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint • MS Project or Primavera (working level) • PDF markup tools • Power BI, Aconex, or ERP systems are a strong plus