An opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Site Manager to lead the site execution of a major 500 MW+ utility-scale Solar PV and BESS project in Botswana.
This is a senior project owner-side site leadership position responsible for overseeing the EPC Contractor's on-site execution from pre-construction and mobilisation through construction, energisation, commissioning and handover.
This position requires extensive experience managing the construction of large utility-scale Solar PV projects, with a strong understanding of turnkey EPC delivery, contractor management, construction sequencing, schedule recovery and multidisciplinary site interfaces.
Key Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day oversight of site construction and EPC Contractor performance.
Monitor construction progress against the baseline programme, milestones and critical path.
Oversee civil, structural, mechanical and electrical construction activities across multiple work fronts.
Oversee construction of Solar PV infrastructure including piling, trackers, modules, inverters, MV systems and electrical balance of plant.
Coordinate site execution and interfaces associated with BESS, HV/EHV substations and transmission infrastructure.
Review EPC look-ahead programmes, workforce mobilisation, productivity and resource requirements.
Identify delays and require appropriate recovery plans and corrective actions from the EPC Contractor.
Chair and participate in construction, progress and coordination meetings.
Coordinate closely with engineering, HSE, QA/QC, contracts and commissioning teams.
Ensure construction follows approved drawings, specifications, ITPs and project requirements.
Identify site events that may result in variations, claims or programme impacts and maintain appropriate records.
Support resolution of site technical queries, constructability issues and contractor interfaces.
Coordinate the transition from construction into energisation, commissioning, COD and handover.
Provide accurate site progress, risk and contractor-performance reporting to senior project leadership.
Requirements
Relevant Engineering, Construction Management or technical qualification.
Approximately 15+ years' construction/project experience within power, renewable energy or major infrastructure.
Proven experience delivering large utility-scale Solar PV projects, preferably 500 MW+.
Strong experience managing EPC contractors and subcontractors on complex construction projects.
Experience managing multidisciplinary civil, mechanical and electrical construction packages.
Strong understanding of construction programmes, critical-path activities, schedule recovery and contractor performance.
Full lifecycle experience from mobilisation/construction through commissioning and handover.
Strong HSE and QA/QC awareness.
Ability to manage multiple construction fronts and large site teams.
