Lead Engineer - Siren, United States - GIBB

Description

Lead Engineer / Engineering Manager

Company:

GIBB

Date:

Location:
Gauteng


Job Ref #:
GIB-134


Industry:
Engineering


Job Type:
Permanent

Positions Available:

1

Job Description

GIBBPower covers the whole spectrum of the electricity value chain: power generation, transmission, distribution, electricity optimization and energy efficiency, training and sales, research and development, and engineering.

GIBBPower focuses on supporting energy projects and offering solutions to the challenges of energy transition in Africa.

As part of the
GIBBgroup of companies, with shareholding by EDF,
GIBBPower specializes in several areas of engineering including thermal and hydraulic engineering, electricity transmission and distribution networks, and solar and wind power.

This Sector is looking for another talented professional to complement their team, in the form of a Lead Engineer / Engineering Manager.

We welcome your application if you believe you meet the requirements for this position.

The below-listed responsibilities and requirements are assessed during the interview stages and will further be confirmed with the relevant professional references that you currently are or have reported to in your previously two positions.

Job Summary:

The Lead Engineer / Engineering Manager will manage all aspects of medium to large and complex Engineering Procurement Construction Management (EPCM)/Services projects for the Power and Renewable Energy Business unit.

The Lead Engineer / Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing a team of project managers and/or engineers to deliver project-based work across several industries and major clients.

Ideally, the Lead Engineer / Engineering Manager must have experience in a similar role and experience with clients in the power and energy sector.

To be successful in this role, it is essential that the candidate has client-facing experience and a good level of expertise in both the contractual, commercial and delivery aspects of projects.

The Lead Engineer / Engineering Manager will report to General Manager and will be responsible for contractual requirements and financial delivery of projects.

The incumbent will be the key interface across the business, the client, and the management team on all project matters.

Develops technical solutions and offers commercial recommendations to increase competitiveness through improved cost and schedule for project execution.


Key Responsibilities:

Provide leadership in identifying and specifying project opportunities, identify and win projects through effective relationships and create a pipeline of opportunities.

Provides strategic, technical, operational, financial, and managerial leadership as part of the Business Unit leadership team.

Develop and manage bids, tenders, and proposals.

Prepare and review all legal agreement documents for approval.

Ensure projects are secured and delivered on time and within the financial requirements and margins as specified.

Leading teams in the safe delivery of projects and identifying, reducing, and managing all risks (technical, quality, cost, schedule, statutory, health and safety, commercial or otherwise).

Sub-contractor selection and management.

Financial responsibility for the delivery of the annual projects plan, managing the monthly finance, and ensuring all costs are fully accountable and recoverable.

Review of financial and management reports in relation to the projects under your management.

Recruit and retain talent for the present delivery and future growth of projects.

Making presentations to project owners, investors, business partners, and company executives concerning different phases of a project.

Managing available resources, including teams working on the project.

Job Requirements
Qualifications and Experience

BSc/ B Eng / B Tech/ (Electrical)

Professional Registrations Pr Eng, Pr Tech

PMBOK qualification would be advantages

Minimum 10 years' experience in a project lead/managerial role in power generation, transmission and/or distribution related projects

Must be able to manage complex and multi-disciplinary projects in the power generation space

Excellent computer literacy and knowledge of MS Office, and MS Project

Experience in various power and energy project development phases, as well as various types of developments

Previous Project Management Experience on small/medium-sized services projects or EPC

Projects experience in the design, construction, operations and maintenance of Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro, Grid, and/or Battery Energy Storage)

Must have experience in the consulting industry

Previous track record in successfully generating new business within the renewable energy sector

Must have a good understanding and experience working with FIDIC, NEC, GCC contracts

Core Competencies/Requirements

The ability to work with multiple disciplines of projects. Grid connection requirements

The ability to work across multiple projects in parallel. Energy efficiencies

Excellent organizational, time management, leadership and decision-making skills. Exposure to the oil & gas sector and/or mining sector

Strong written and verbal communication. The ability to work within budgets and deadlines. Must have good knowledge on different contracts, e.g. FDIC, NEC, GCC, etc. Feasibility and bankability studies

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