Job description
Are you a project manager extraordinaire? Are you able to help design a project and oversee its execution? Do you have experience with irrigation engineering? SunCulture is hiring!
About the Role
SunCulture has reached an exciting phase in its development and is poised for significant growth. They are looking for a Business Development Project Manager who will be responsible from end to end for NGO/B2B irrigation and solar pumps projects. This includes tendering, project management and reporting.
Responsibilities
Tendering
Understand the project/client needs through analyzing tender documentation and follow up meetings
Design the layout of the irrigation system/s based on the technical feasibility, documentation and meetings
Prepare quotes for the project based on the system’s design, logistics, training and service/maintenance needs
Write technical proposals for the project, elaborating on chosen irrigation design and service offering
Submit tender before deadline and follow up when needed
Project Management
Source for and manage the necessary items and contractors after project plan approval. This includes managing risks and thinking through mitigating strategies
Create and lead project implementation team: Assign team tasks and deadlines, make sure the necessary tools are available.
Budget: Ensure project is within provided budget, monitor project spending and adjust accordingly if extra costs occur.
Monitoring process: Collect and measure data to compare project status with project plan. This includes ensuring project quality is satisfactory to the client
Training: When applicable make sure the client/beneficiaries have the knowledge to install, operate, maintain and service the installed system
Reporting: Submit project status, final project and follow up reports to team and stakeholders
Desired Candidate Profile
Does this sound like you?
3+ years relevant experience
You have experience with AC/DC solar/grid pump systems
You have experience with drip irrigation
Experience with tendering and project management
You have a passion for project perfection and are proactive
You are great at report writing
You enjoy being out in the field
You have excellent soft skills
You have a passion for project perfection and are proactive
You are a team leader and can also be a team player whenever required
An agile trainer/trainee that is very resilient and flexible
You have excellent grammar skills
