Site Manager

Job description / Role

Position summary

The site manager will act as the overall on-site representative, responsible for managing construction activities, coordinating contractors, and ensuring compliance with project schedule, quality, HSE, and contractual requirements. This is a 100% resident position.

Key responsibilities

• Full responsibility for day-to-day site management of the solar PV project.
• Coordinate and supervise all site activities including civil, mechanical, electrical, and commissioning works.
• Act as the primary interface with EPC contractors, subcontractors, Owner’s Engineer, and client.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality plans, and HSE requirements.
• Monitor construction progress and support schedule recovery actions where required.
• Lead site coordination meetings and report progress, risks, and issues to project management.
• Ensure site documentation, daily reports, NCRs, RFIs, and progress records are properly managed.
• Support handover activities and readiness for commissioning and commercial operation.

Minimum qualifications & experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, or equivalent).
• 8–10+ years’ experience in energy projects, preferably solar PV.
• Strong experience in site construction supervision, contractor coordination, and quality control.
• Proven leadership on utility-scale or large infrastructure projects.
• Strong reporting and stakeholder management skills.

Site presence

100% resident on site (mandatory)

Commercial note

All-inclusive resident daily/monthly rate to cover: salary/fee, accommodation, transport, per diem, insurance, taxes, and mobilisation.