My client is a leading solar power plant developer, providing clean energy to utilities and large energy users. They build, develop, finance and operate large scale power plants and have a strong market presence globally.
With subsidiaries in the US, Europe and Southeast Asia are continuously looking to grow and maintain their position as a market leader. They are now looking to recruit a Construction manager in the UK.
Position Overview:
The Construction Manager will manage existing projects in the construction phase. The Construction Manager will lead a construction team and will plan, direct, and coordinate construction of solar projects.
Responsibilities:-
- · Manage construction of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects
- · Negotiate EPC contracts for solar PV plants
- · Prepare and manage budget forecasts and vision for long term operations and maintenance (O&M) planning
- · Ensure compliance with requirements of all commercial contracts
- · Negotiation and acquisition of lease agreements; securing grid connections and building permits
- Due Diligence relating to specific projects, potential contractors and new projects
- Participating in the draw up of bid documents and contracts
- Evaluating and selecting offers from contractors
- Planning and organizing of projects
- Full responsibility of the commercial, technical and organisational interests on site
- Supervise and oversee all technical matters
Education:-
- · Strong educational background, undergraduate degree in engineering (electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering or construction management).
Core Requirements:-
- · Minimum 1-2 years experience solar experience
- · At least 3-5 years of related work experience in construction management
- · Project and time management skills
- · Deep experience in solar construction and project management
- · Understanding of solar project engineering and construction
- · Understanding of cost estimating and budgeting for solar projects
General Requirements:-
- Ability to travel frequently to client sites
- · Good oral and written communications skills
- · Ability to manage multiple projects in an environment of constantly changing priorities
- · Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently but within tightly controlled business policies
Key Skills:-
Solar PV, solar project engineering and construction, experience with EPC and O&M contracts, undergraduate degree in engineering (electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering or construction management) field and background in construction is desired.
For more information please send a Word copy of your CV to jobs@viridiumassociates.com, call us on +44 (0) 203 005 5560, or visit www.viridiumassociates.com. No PDFs please. We can only respond to applicants with relevant experience as detailed above.
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