Solar PV System Project Manager

PURPOSE Solar PV System site Engineer to be responsible for site plans for solar panel installation. The site Engineer takes the initial system concept ideas and translates them into fully detailed construction ready system. Coordinating with multiple team members and customers, the site Engineer balances the necessity of a customer solution with the efficiency of standard practices (International Standards, and Local Standards (MOMRA, and SEC). Scope: To perform a full and complete Solar PV Systems (On grid, off grid, Pumping Systems, Hybrid Systems) installation, testing, and commissioning. Responsibilities: Project Planning: Develop a comprehensive project plan, including defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables. Create a project schedule, allocate resources, and establish budgets. Stakeholder Management: Identify and engage with relevant stakeholders, such as clients, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies. Maintain effective communication channels throughout the project. Team Management: Lead and manage the project team, including site engineers, technicians, and subcontractors. Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure coordination among team members. Project Coordination: Oversee the execution of project activities, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and safety protocols. Coordinate with different departments to ensure smooth project implementation. Budget and Cost Control: Monitor project expenditures, track costs, and ensure adherence to the allocated budget. Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement effective cost control measures. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. Regularly assess project risks and take necessary actions to minimize their impact on project delivery. Quality Assurance: Ensure that all project activities meet the required quality standards. Conduct regular inspections and audits to verify compliance with specifications and industry regulations. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, progress reports, and change orders. Prepare regular project status reports for stakeholders and senior management. Also, Maintain accurate documentation related to site activities, including site reports, installation records, as-built drawings, and equipment manuals. Health and Safety: Implement and enforce safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment. Conduct regular safety meetings and inspections to prevent accidents or hazards. Site Assessment: Conduct site visits and assess the feasibility of solar PV installations. Evaluate factors such as site conditions, solar resource availability, and potential shading issues. Design Support: Collaborate with the design team to review and provide technical input on solar PV system layouts, electrical designs, and equipment selection. Installation Supervision: Oversee the installation and commissioning of solar PV systems. Ensure compliance with design specifications, industry standards, and safety guidelines. Quality Control: Conduct quality inspections during various stages of installation to ensure proper workmanship, adherence to standards, and compliance with electrical codes. Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve technical issues or challenges encountered during the installation process. Coordinate with the project team to implement corrective actions. Testing and Commissioning: Perform electrical testing, system performance evaluations, and commissioning procedures to ensure proper functioning of the solar PV system. Excellent self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules to meet business needs. Requirements BSc, degree in Electrical or a related discipline. 3+ years’ experience in Solar PV/Industrial projects Preferred qualifications include being a SEC Certified Installer or Designer. A Project Management Professional (PMP)® certificate is highly desirable for this position. Have experience of PV Systems performance analysis, Monitoring Systems, and the performance guarantees, performance parameters. Strong technical background. Professional at understanding PV Systems reports (PVsyst, Helioscope, and STAAD Pro) Ability to do project management planning, and budgeting. Ability to use Project management software (Primavera, and MS project) Have an experience in construction, operation, and Monitoring of PV plant. Understanding of contractual terms. Strong knowledge of Safety and Risk assessment. Fluency in English required. Preferred Skills: Good English writing skills (proposal making, correspondence) to make comprehensive offers also verbal communication skill. Good Technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Good Knowledge of MS office (Project, Word & PPT, Excel) is required to carry out the job Good interpersonal skills. Good knowledge of energy simulation and lighting simulation programs. Certified Renewable Energy Professional (REP) Benefits Excellent salary and accommodation. Overtime. Annual bounce based on performance (Witten). Ability for personal growth in experience and knowledge.