Project Technical Manager – PV Facility

My client in the renewables industry is looking for a Project Technical Manager to join their team in Cape Town.The Project Technical Manager (PTM) will be responsible for all of the technical deliverables from project structuring through to technical handover on the PV scope of works for a dedicated project, or portfolio of linked projects.The desired end-result is to ensure that projects stick to planned timeline, cost and quality, through:thought out and smart project structuring that understands and actively considers the anticipated requirements and constraints during design and construction phasecareful management of the detailed engineering process, ensuring that engineering output is provided timeously as per the project programme and functional requirements.a structured and proactive approach to construction that adequately and accurately caters for risk and high levels of quality implementation.To do this this the PTM will plan, manage and facilitate all technical tasks and processes, with the assistance of the Engineering team, towards ensuring projects are structured and delivered in a technically compliant manner as required by the Project Technical Function.Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:Support to Structuring Phase of projectsDuring the structuring phase, the Project Technical Manger has 3 key functions:review and approval of technical supply contracts ensuring that the Plant is technically compliant with the PPA, Grid Code and other critical project documents (such as the company functional requirements, project programme and permit and licensing conditions etc.).Managing and facilitating the detailed design as per the company Solar Operating system.Ensuring that the project programme is reasonable and accurately considers the detailed Design Timeline, key equipment procurement and allowance for commissioning, testing and local Grid Connection requirementsThese can be further broken down as follows:Plan and manage engineering resources to ensure tasks are completed and delivered on time, especially with regards to detailed design and contract technical inputs.Ensure all technical parameters in the Project Documents (such as the functional requirements) are incorporated in the Final Project Design.Understand technical and environmental constraints inherent in the project and ensure this is carried through in the detailed design and project contracts.Manage and interface with contractors, utilities and equipment suppliers to establish, negotiate and align all technical aspects / approvals of the project.Establish timelines and schedules based on the project schedule and contracts to ensure successful interconnection, commissioning, and grid code compliance.Assist Business Development to obtain all outstanding project permits and licenses requiring engineering inputSupport Supply Chain with technical inputs to the following activities:Review (S) – EPC and/or contractor proposals for compliance technically