Project Management Manager – Solar EPC

Job Title: Project Management Manager – Solar EPC (Africa & Middle East)

Location: Africa & Middle East (Multiple regions)
Reports To: Head of Projects / Director – Solar EPC
Employment Type: Full-Time

We are accepting candidates from Dubai and India.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Management Manager – Solar EPC with a strong background in executing utility-scale solar EPC projects across Africa and the Middle East . The incumbent will lead the planning, coordination, execution, risk management, and successful completion of solar projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and meet quality standards. The role involves strategic stakeholder management, cross-functional team leadership, and deep expertise in local regulatory and contractual environments.

Key Responsibilities (Job Description)

1. Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead the end-to-end execution of solar EPC projects from feasibility, design, procurement, construction, commissioning to handover.
  
• Develop and implement Project Execution Plans, master schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
  
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements, environmental policies, and safety standards across project sites.
  

2. Technical & Quality Control

• Oversee engineering deliverables, design integration, and quality assurance throughout project lifecycle.
  
• Ensure quality control activities are aligned with international standards and project specifications.
  
• Coordinate commissioning and testing activities to achieve defect-free handovers.
  

3. Financial & Contract Management

• Manage project budgets, cost forecasting, and cost control measures to maximize profitability.
  
• Administer EPC contracts, change orders, claims, and variations in line with FIDIC/NEC or relevant contract frameworks.
  
• Optimize supplier and contractor performance and negotiate commercial terms where required.
  

4. Stakeholder & Risk Management

• Act as primary interface with clients, lenders, government authorities, utility providers, and internal leadership.
  
• Manage risks, document change impacts, and implement mitigation plans to reduce schedule, cost, and performance risks.
  

5. Team Leadership & Development

• Build and lead multi-disciplinary project teams, fostering a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
  
• Mentor, train, and develop project managers and site teams across geographies.
  

6. Reporting & Governance

• Prepare and deliver accurate, timely project reports and dashboards to senior leadership.
  

Ensure project governance frameworks, documentation, and record-keeping meet corporate and client standards

If you are interested, please share your cvs to tejaswi@powernsun.com