Job details
As Site Manager, you be primarily responsible for assuring the correct coordination of the works on site, managing subcontractors and controlling costs to ensure that the works are completed on time and within budget.
Solarcentury design and install PV systems onto buildings from residential homes right the way through the range to large scale commercial offices/warehouses at the MWp level and Utility scale projects at multi MW scale.
The role will provide effective site management for a Solar PV project. The PV system will be installed in roofs and carports in a university campus in Metropolitan Area of Nairobi, Kenya.
Budgetary Responsibility
Understand timelines of work being undertaken, resource requirements, both people and material.
Work with SC project management team to deliver tasks effectively, advice on progress and communicate issues affecting progress clearly and proactively
Manage own time and materials effectively and communicate clearly with SC project management team
People Responsibility
3rd party installers on site as part of site activities.
The role will have direct contact with clients, 3rd party installers, service providers, local authorities and the general public in the course of wor.
Good communication skills and tact to deal with clients and installers directly will be required.
Clear understanding of the tasks in hand and what can and cannot be communicated to 3rd parties will be required.
Technical Responsibility
Excellent understanding of electrical design for both AC and DC.
Strong understanding of communications systems
Understanding of mechanical design requirements of electrical power systems
Understanding of architectural and structural design when applied to residential and commercial buildings
Commercial Responsibility
You will have a good understanding of how field level decisions affect project revenues and margins and how these ultimately affect company profitability.
Key activities and responsibilities:
Oversight of all site safety, environmental, construction, commissioning activities
Management of contractors
Liaise with clients representatives and other 3rd parties on site
Provide clear, accurate documentation for weekly/monthly external and internal reports and timely communication of such reports where appropriate
Follow Solarcentury’s strict Health and Safety policy in all aspects of the work
Key Relationships and Contacts
Internal
Project Management Team – Africa
Engineering Team – Africa
External
Installation teams
Client’s project management team
Professional consultants (H&S Manager, Structural Engineer etc)
Other Service Providers and vendors
Qualifications and experience:
Excellent command of English and Swahili languages
At least 5 years of relevant experience on large construction projects
Technical knowledge in construction aspects of all engineering disciplines
Knowledge of project safety requirements
