Project Engineer

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Region MED > Customer Project Execution, MED > Project Management South Africa

The Customer Project Execution Department oversees all wind farm projects from start to completion. The team takes responsibility for a wind farm once a contract has been signed and remains responsible until the final tests are completed. Working closely with the sales, legal, logistics, procurement, and finance departments, the construction team must keep the project on budget and on schedule, ensuring our internal safety and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities

1. Responsible for Project Technical support with different areas, drawings interpretation and revisions; and co-responsible, along Project Manager and Site Manager, for corporate obligations in terms of safety, health and environment.
2. Coordinate all the administrative aspects of the project such as:
   1. Forecasting cash inflows and outflows monthly with input from the Project Manager.
   2. Project reporting and analytics, forecasting of time progress, financial performance and presentation preparation of each project with transparency, reliability and accuracy.
3. Support the Project Manager on the project execution, based on the contract requirements regarding documentation, local legislation, and the fulfillment of safety and environment procedures, from awareness to auditing process to guarantee service level agreements and compliance with regulations and company standards.
4. Working towards project goals alongside the Project Manager to ensure the key priorities for each project including profitability, cash flow and time.
5. Support Project Manager with establishing action and recovery plans to ensure compliance with internal targets and according to customer/contract.
6. Perform risk and opportunities assessment within the projects, including strategies, action plans and follow-up.
7. Maintain billing plan and ensure accuracy.
8. Secure customer relationships, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
9. Co-represent the organization towards Customers and Subcontractors' project management in project-related correspondence, meetings, negotiations, while ensuring that project communication is adequately handled internally and externally.
10. Implement Vestas project management and site installation processes and procedures and provide support in the tendering phase - cost build-up, risk assessment responsibility matrix review.

Qualifications

1. Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil.
2. At least 3 years of experience in project management teams and construction, preferably acquired in the wind industry or the energy sector.
3. Strong proficiency in spoken and written English.
4. Microsoft Office package proficiency.
5. Master's in project management or MBA will be also welcomed.
6. Experience in installation (experience in EPC contracts is an asset).
7. International experience will be a differential.
8. Contractual knowledge will be appreciated.
9. SAP and AUTOCAD proficiency is beneficial.

Competencies

1. Proactive.
2. High flexibility.
3. Problem solving-oriented.
4. Customer and business-oriented.
5. Self-management.
6. Cross-functional leadership skills.

What We Offer

You'll be working in a fast-growing team that is at the forefront of growth within the wind energy sector. As well as offering an attractive salary and benefits package, we put the emphasis on developing both personal and professional skills. In return, we expect you to be enthusiastic about your work and achieving results.

Additional Information

This position is based in Cape Town, South Africa.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us power the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.