Technical Project Manager (East Africa, Kenya)

Job Description

The Technical Project Manager is required to manage all Solar PV projects by driving the project development, procurement, construction, commissioning, handover, and operational phases of the project. Moreover, The Technical Project Manager is expected to play a key role in allocating technical resources across projects as well as managing stakeholder relationships, project scope, schedules, costs, and quality.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for ensuring all technical legislative compliances, safety regulations and company accreditations are adhered to, as well as maintaining a world-class quality standard of installation.

The Technical Project Manager must continually keep up to date with worldwide technological advancements ensuring the company remains a leader in the Industry.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Technical Project Manager will proactively support the wider team’s core technical execution and operational activities including (but not necessarily limited to)

Project scheduling, reporting, scope of work development and management, contracts management, subcontractor adjudication, selection, appointment and management, logistics management, equipment ordering and procurement, and client relationship management.

Assist in the development of new Technical Department Working Procedures (TDWPs) and the ongoing management and improvement of existing TDWPs. Ensure all installations comply with International Best Installation Standards

Development, planning and management of department tools, plant and machinery, and documents.

Ensuring all working environments are safe and employees are sufficiently trained in accordance with the provisions of Section 18(2) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 2007.

Assist, train and develop a young and enthusiastic team of Construction Managers and Solar Technicians. Manage the technical resources required to 1) execute and deliver on our growing pipeline and 2) manage and operate our existing portfolio of solar assets.

Maintain stakeholder relationships (Internal and External).

Feedback project learnings to the internal stakeholders ensuring continual improvement.

Requirements:

Have a proven track record (At least 5 years) in similar technical roles, managing the technical facets and lifecycle of a project from inception to closure. e.g. related to solar PV, CHP, energy storage, wind, and green hydrogen. Able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the Technical Lifecycle of Renewable Energy projects in emerging markets.

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