Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
Main Purpose of the role
Currently we are looking for a Site Construction Manager in Nagaa Hammadi , Egypt to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Site Construction Manager you will be responsible for all activities related to the onsite construction management of 1 GW Solar PV + BESS project including management of own on-site personnel, sub-suppliers/contractors and potential visitors during the execution phase. This includes all work from progress to quality, HSE, CSR, security, and direct management of day-to-day Construction activities.
Main responsibilities
- Assist project team completing detailed construction assessment & establish the Project Management Plan
- Evaluate the site conditions and ensure the Project Team establish aligned work method statements
- Review all construction documents and establish most effective mitigation to ensure Project compliance during the execution phase
- Support to the project structuring phase as and when required by the Project Manager
- Ensure construction contractors follow the set procedures within the contracts, ESMS, EA, BCOE and all other related standards and contracts.
- Ensure construction contractors are providing discipline related procedures, method statements and templates for the different site activities. Assist his team during approval phases and make sure the documentation is available and approved before any activity to start.
- Monitor and drive the EPC and sub-contractor compliance to the schedule, project documents and budget, and raise any non-compliances to the Project Manager
- Monitor, verify and review Contractor compliance to quality Assurance procedures, H&S, schedule, EMP and the ESMS
- Coordinate the on-time delivery of free Issue Material on site with the procurement & Logistic Coordinator
- Assess the sub-supplier’s management performance on a continuous basis
- Ensure onsite execution risks management are being done continuously
- Evaluate project KPI’s to ensure positive project performance identify early risks related to time and costs of the project continuously
- Assist the Project Manager in ensuring on-site works are being executed within quality standards, on time and within budget
- Follow-up of the following key project disciplines at site: Health and Safety, Environmental management, Quality Control, Document control of all quality documentation, Progress measurement of site activities and Community Liaison (Grievances)
Qualifications and competencies
Minimum:
- Educational Qualification – Degree in Engineering or Construction related field from reputed university
- Formal Qualification (Construction, Engineering, Project Management)
- 15+ years working experience in a construction project environment preferably in emerging markets
- 4+ years of experience of PV Project construction at site with construction projects involving civil, electrical, mechanical, and commissioning activities .
- Must have executed the PV projects at least 300MW+ of capacity as construction lead.
- Construction experience of Solar PV Projects as construction lead.
- 7+ years with direct responsibility of managing teams at site during construction
- An excellent knowledge of MS Office
- Sound understanding of multi-cultural environments
- Fluent both written and spoken in English
- Knowledge of MS Projects, Primavera & Commissioning procedure
Ideal:
- PMP Certification
- Management of the construction of high voltage networks and sub-stations
Additional Information:
- You will be supported closely by the other functions in the project, namely the HSEQ-S Manager, the Project Control Manager, the Project Procurement and Logistics Manager and the Project Technical Manager.
- This position is site based and expected to be accommodation within a camp environment
- Must be able to work in an open plan environment
- Must be able to work extended hours
- 18 Months Employment Contract subject to extension
Personal characteristics
It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:
- Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
- Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
- Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
- Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude
We offer
Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.
Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.
Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.
