TRAFFIC Western Cape

Multi-disciplinary Project Manager - Renewables

BVi Consulting Engineers - BVi Group

Job Description

BVi Consulting Engineers has a vacancy for a Multi-Disciplinary Project Manager - Renewables in their Cape Town office.

BVi is a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm with more than 400 employees and offices across Southern Africa. The BVi Group's success is based on solid business integrity principles guided by our core values. BVi is an equal opportunity employer.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced and driven Multi Disciplinary Project Manager to join our Cape Town office and support the successful delivery of renewable energy projects across a growing project portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, engaging with clients and stakeholders, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This role requires a strong understanding of infrastructure and energy project delivery, excellent communication and leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously within a fast paced consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities Project Management
  • Manage renewable energy projects from initiation through planning, execution, monitoring, and close out
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and specialist teams to ensure integrated project delivery
  • Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and resource plans
  • Monitor project performance and proactively identify and mitigate risks and challenges
  • Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards, client expectations, and contractual requirements
Stakeholder & Client Management
  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project stakeholders
  • Facilitate project meetings, progress reviews, and reporting processes
  • Maintain strong client relationships and support business development opportunities
  • Coordinate communication between technical teams, clients, authorities, and external stakeholders
Commercial & Contract Administration
  • Assist with contract management and administration activities
  • Monitor project financial performance and support commercial decision making
  • Manage scope changes, variations, and project reporting requirements
  • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and project governance procedures
Team Coordination & Leadership
  • Support and coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams across multiple projects
  • Promote collaboration, accountability, and high performance project delivery
  • Mentor junior project staff where required
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and project management best practices
Key Requirements
  • BEng / BSc / Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field
  • Professionally Registered Engineer (Pr.Eng) or PMP
  • Minimum of 5-10 years' relevant project management experience
  • Proven experience managing multidisciplinary infrastructure or energy related projects
  • Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and reporting processes
  • Experience managing project schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and stakeholder engagement
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel when
  • Experience in renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, battery energy storage, or related infrastructure

About This Role

Career insights for Information Technology Project Managers positions

Salary Benchmark
$104,920/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Critical Thinking Active Listening Coordination Reading Comprehension Time Management
Common Technologies
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