Project Manager

Job description / Role

Ignite are currently working with a leading international solar contractor that are looking to recruit a Project Manager with Solar experience to be based in Dubai working on Solar PV installation, must have Solar experience within UAE.

Job Description:

- Specialising in utility-scale solar PV projects including: site assessment, obtaining planning and grid connection rights, construction management and long-term asset management.
- Lead and drive projects to successful outcomes within set timelines and to budgets
- Coordinate project meetings.
- Develop detailed project plans and tracking progress against the plan.
- Take a lead role in budget and forecast management, including coordinating project prioritisation, and perform budget vs. actual analysis.
- Proactively manage issues and risks.
- Communicate status to project stakeholders.
- Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional project teams.

Salary:
AED 30,000 to 40,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

Requirements

- The ideal candidate will have a background in Solar PV ground mounted applications.
- Have experience in project sizes which are in the 250kW to 50MW, mostly 5MW to 15MW range.
- A Project Management Certification is desirable but not essential.
- Hands-on experience with the day-to-day management of projects and demonstrated track record of successfully planning and managing projects from start to finish.
- Proven ability to lead diverse project teams in multiple regions.
- Experience and expertise with MS Office (word, excel), MS Project, and PowerPoint.
- Experience in design of solar projects and a background in engineering is desirable.
- Experience in negotiating engineering, procurement and construction contracts is desirable.

About the Company

Ignite Search & Selection is a leading Recruitment Agency in the Middle East. Ignite's team of specialist recruiters now works across a range of sectors including Legal, Digital/Technology, Retail/FMCG, Construction and Engineering.

We pride ourselves on given both clients and candidates expert market knowledge in our chosen sectors. We value getting a detailed understanding of our clients and candidates expectations to find the perfect fit for all parties.