Our client is a prominent IPP that is involved the full turnkey solution of renewable power plants (from development through to operations)

This is a permanent role and reports into the Head of Implementation and is based in Cape Town.

There are no direct reports into this role.

The Corporate Construction Management Lead is a highly experienced construction expert and forms part of a corporate transverse team, providing key inputs during Project Development, Bid Closing, Construction and Operations phases for all Projects and plays a key role in supporting the business development teams when preparing bids for projects, during the negotiation of construction contracts during the procurement phase.

The primary focus of the role is during the construction/implementation of projects. The Corporate Construction Management Lead is responsible for ensuring the correct and best practice approach to Construction management of all projects at all stages of the project life cycle from early development to the achievement of commercial operations.

The Corporate Construction Management Lead will work closely with Project Implementation Managers to allocate and manage project resources effectively. He/she will be responsible for continuous improvement of the Construction Management team and increasing the organisation’s project implementation capability by sharing best practices, knowledge and experience with colleagues and maximising the Returns on Experience through lessons learnt processes. In order to be consistent in the execution of projects during Implementation the Corporate Construction Management Lead will develop and implement corporate processes and procedures.

The Corporate Construction Management Lead shall demonstrate strong leadership skills and be able to guide and support project teams, securing buy-in from project teams.

Must haves:

• Degree or equivalent in an engineering or related field
• Professional Construction Project Manager registered with SACPCMP, or Project Manager registered with PMI.
• GWO Basic Safety Training
• SAMTRAC or NEBOSH International Construction Certificate
• 10-15 years of experience in project construction and construction contract management in the renewable energy sector in South Africa.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams in the construction of utility-scale wind energy projects

General Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project governance structures, including policies, procedures, process and templates required to provide a consistent approach to construction management during the implementation of projects
• From his/her construction experience provide input to other corporate discipline leads on best practice / risks with the Project PM and CM on matters related to:
• Governance and procedures
• SHEQ
• Claims and contract management
• Programme, schedule, and recovery plans
• Stakeholder management
• Fulfil the functional management role for Project Construction Management resources.
• Assisting Project Managers in appropriately staffing and resourcing of the construction teams and taking part in the interview process for new construction management teams.
• Onboarding of new Construction Managers in terms of corporate structure, organisation and policies and procedures
• Identify and maintain appropriate human resource pool to ensure safe and successful delivery of company project pipeline for Construction Management (CM) and their support roles.
• Manage, coordinate, upskill and motivate project construction managers and their teams.
• Ensure alignment of Project Construction Management resources and animate the regular transverse team meetings between Project resources.
• Agree actions and recommendations on site findings with the Construction Manager and keep the Project Manager and Corporate Management informed
• Promote a positive safety, health, environment, and quality culture on site, engage in Visible Veld Leadership for H&S
• Participate in industry HSE forums.
• Effectively communicate Company values and HSE objectives.
• Provide advice to internal teams on health, safety, and environmental matters.
• During development assist the project lead to:
• Provide input on technical parameters and advise the project team during the permitting phase of the projects related to construction risk and project constructability.
• Review and advise on the construction management (CASA) and SPV budgets for projects, whilst simultaneously exploiting opportunities to reduce expenditure.
• During BD assist the Techno Commercial lead:
• Review and evaluate EPC/Supplier/Contractor technical offers during procurement phase, specifically focussed on schedule, personnel, organisation and adherence to HSE and quality requirements and overall construction capabilities.
• Provide input and consult the procurement team during contract negotiation phase, specifically focussed on managing risk during construction phase.
• Review and propose updates to all key project technical and construction documents and decisions related to the implementation of projects.
• Through all phased of projects assist and facilitate, as required, the project teams in the identification, mitigation, and hand over of the project risks and monitoring project risk matrix.
• Manage the full process of lessons learnt in so far as they related to the functions under control and processes during construction and ensure the return on experiences are fed back into the earlier stages of contractual documentation.

Health and Safety Responsibilities:

• Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control, and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e., public, visitors and employees of other organizations. This includes ensuring risk assessments are conducted and mitigation measures are clearly communicated and understood by individuals. Managers must also ensure that individuals have the necessary understanding, competence, and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.
• Employees are responsible for ensuring they fully understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly, where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and particularly where there are legal requirements, employees are responsible for understanding those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.

Technical competencies:

• Sound knowledge of MS 365 office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams.
• Project scheduling literacy including competency in MS Project
• Working knowledge of IFC Performance Standards/ Equator Principles.
• Experience constructing projects for Eskom at transmission level
• Contract negotiation and contract management skills.
• Technical writing skills
• Relevant training in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
• Awareness of the National Environmental Management Act and associated environmental legislation as it applies to the construction and renewable energy sectors in South Africa.
• Strong business acumen and commercial skills including knowledge of technical, legal and commercial terms, claim management etc.
• Strong project management competence

Behavioral competencies:

• Level-headed leadership
• Good team worker with sense of the common good Great communication skills
• Pragmatic and supportive of colleagues
• Great analytical and problem-solving skills
• Above average computer skills and literacy
• Innovative
• Enquiring mind
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Diligent in meeting timelines
• Proactive and motivated self-starter
• Detail orientated– able to follow up on details, monitor and report on progress
• Ability to act objectively and independently
• Strict and fair in enforcing the Company policies, plans and procedures
• High social and intercultural competence
• Strong leadership and demonstrated ability to manage people with all fields of expertise
• Collaborative approach with a focus on the success of the team/ project with ability to de-escalate conflict
• Proven ability to work independently, using own initiative to organise and prioritise tasks