Construction Project Manager: Solar PV & BESS

About NOA

Established in 2022, NOA is a leading renewable energy independent power producer (IPP) and energy trader, licensed by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa. We empower commercial and industrial companies to reach their net-zero goals while securing long-term energy savings. Backed by R3.9 billion in equity capital from Old Mutual’s African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), we currently have 600 MW of owned generation capacity under construction, and another 300 MW of capacity under construction by IPPs where we are the off takers.

At NOA, we believe that energy is life; it is the pulse that powers our industries, empowers our communities, and builds our societies. We are currently at a unique, once-in-a-generation moment in South African history, similar to the birth of the gold industry or the mobile revolution. It is a mission-critical time, and we have the right partners and expertise to shape the creation of an entirely new energy landscape.

What truly sets us apart is The NOA Way—our intentionally crafted culture and roadmap for excellence. We aren't just a utility; we are a tight, high-functioning team of "all-in" problem solvers who lean into complexity to find original solutions. We speak simply, act big, and step forward to own the changes our nation needs.

Our impact is immense: we are here to solve the immediate energy crisis, fuel the growth of the South African economy, and create a global blueprint for a decarbonised future. We are building a phenomenal team to do something magnificent together, and we make sure to savour the journey along the way.

Role Purpose

Management of Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contractor, Operations, Project Documents and third-party consultants in accordance with its respective contract terms as well as the company project team ensuring construction projects are delivered on time, within budget and in accordance with the contract requirements, scope of work, quality, Health Safety and Environmental requirements.

Key Accountabilities & Associated Activities

Contract Management

• Manages the contract management team ensuring that Company, EPC Contractors comply to all contractual obligations. Manages the drafting of contractual notices and communications to ensure that all the required contractual notices are issued, on time, including required content addressing the issue at stake in accordance to contract terms
• Assists Head of Construction and Legal Counsel in disputes and arbitration matters.

Project schedule management

• Reviews and analyses the EPC and O&M Contractors’ project and maintenance schedule for correctness.
• Identifies and scrutinizes critical path items with the EPC to find solutions to prevent or minimize delays in the project or maintenance schedule.

Cost Management

• Manages milestone payments by liaising with the construction team, owners engineer and lenders engineer to ensure payment milestone requirements for payment have been achieved in accordance with the EPC contract
• Manages contractor claims by obtaining approval for additional spend where applicable
• Manages expenditure forecasting with the Project Finance Team to ensure on time debt and equity drawdowns during construction.
• Establishes the earned value versus the paid to date value during construction to ensure the EPC Contractor is not over or under paid.

Procurement

• Lead procurement activities with contractors and third-party consultants during construction. acting in accordance with the company procurement policies and procedures.

Quality Management

• Reviews EPC Contractors’ project quality plans to ensure best international quality standards and practice is implemented in accordance with the EPC and O&M Contracts.
• Ensures the Contractors’ quality plan is implemented during all phases of the EPC contracts.
• Reviews executed quality inspection sheets for payment milestone, mechanical completion and taking over purposes during construction.
• Manage quality audit action items identified by the construction team to ensure that potential risks are addressed.

Health Safety and Environmental Management

• Monitors the HSE aspect by liaising with the project HSE team to identify HSE risks and addressing these risks with the EPC Contractors from a contractual and legislative perspective.

Reporting

• Ensures timeous submissions and issuing of EPC contractors, consultants,and company reports.
• Writes reviews and analyses reports to ensure it is in the agreed format, accurate, comprehensive and in an acceptable standard
• Responsible for the coordination of project team members and their input in the various project reports issued to project stakeholders including project SteerCo, lenders, project company board, NOA board, Eskom, owners engineer, lenders engineer etc.

Construction team management

• Provides support to the Head of Construction in identifying and assisting in recruiting resources required to comply with and adhere to the company’s obligations in relation to construction projects.
• Support in the efficient management of the construction team to ensure resources are utilized correctly.
• Assists in construction team development by identifying skills shortage and informs the Head of Construction accordingly
• Taking a leadership role in the construction team relating to EPC Contractual related issues.

Risk management

• Identification, evaluation, and prioritization of risks in accordance with the probability and impact of occurrence in terms of health, safety, monitory, time, quality, and environmental impact
• Communicating risk with the project stakeholders at its earliest stage to enable the project team to manage the risk effectively before the impact and probability of the risk escalates.

Internal Communication

• Project Company Board, Project SteerCo, Head of Assets, Head of Engineering, Head of Construction, Construction team, ESG project team, Finance and Project Finance team, Legal Counsel

External Communication

• EPC Contractors, Third Party Consultants (Owners Engineer & Lenders Engineer), Power Utilities (Eskom), Suppliers, Permitting and Statutory Government bodies

Qualifications

• Engineering, QS or Construction Management related Degree
• Project management qualification (PMP) or equivalent advisable

Experience

• 5 - 10 years' experience in the Construction industry
• 2-5 years' experience as a Project Manager in the power generation industry. Renewable energy experience in the South African market preferred
• Risk management and/or change management experience
• Proficiency in project management software tools

Why join NOA?

A Once-in-a-Career Mission

Joining NOA is an invitation to be part of a growing team at the very forefront of the South African renewable energy industry. We are a dynamic, mission-driven organisation with strong financial backing and a deep commitment to unlocking a just energy transition for our nation. This is a unique moment in history—a chance to shape a new industry from its inception .

The NOA Way: Culture by Design

We don't leave our culture to chance; we have intentionally crafted a roadmap called The NOA Way to ensure our business is a remarkable place that houses your highest aspirations. We are "all-in" problem solvers who think big and move with speed to make a significant impact. We value "Performance Connections," the belief that through genuine collaboration, we can achieve results far greater than the sum of our individual parts.

Investment in Your Evolution

We provide a world-class environment designed to help you thrive in a demanding sector:

• The Powerkit : Every new team member participates in a day-long offsite "experience" in Cape Town to master the skills needed to excel within the NOA system.
• Continuous Growth: You will benefit from a constant feedback loop through our "RAP" (Review, Analyse, Plan) cadence, alongside coaching resources and "lunch and learns" to own your career path.
• Supportive Wellbeing: We promote true work-life integration with flexible hours, hybrid work-from-home options, and wellness initiatives specifically designed to "refuel your tank".

Competitive Reward & Equity

We recognise and reward exceptional performance with a framework that allows you to participate in our collective success:

• Market-Leading Compensation: We offer a competitive salary tailored to your experience level.
• Incentives for Impact: You will be eligible for a performance-related short-term incentive (STI) bonus.
• Ownership Culture: We offer meaningful equity investment exposure through our staff share scheme, ensuring you are truly invested in the future we are building.