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My client are seeking a dedicated and detail-orientated Deputy Project Manager to join their well-respected Construction Team. The Deputy Project Manager is a pivotal role and is ideal for individuals seeking to transition towards administrative project management, whilst still being site based.
The Deputy Project Manager is the on-site representative for the Project Manager, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication across the site. This is a highly varied, site-based role working closely with the Site Manager; to provide oversight of daily site activities, ensuring compliance with project plans and timelines; whilst representing the Voltalia priorities, ethics and standards as Principal Contractor. The role requires desk-based functions including processing invoices and managing payments as well as supporting the site team to maintain accurate records and documentation for all site activities, safety regulations and quality standards.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Monitor and support the management of the project and site activities
Attend and document meetings, including minutes and actions
Direct the technical and administrative project teams.
Manage changes to scope, cost, and schedule of the project work
Coordinate priorities and resources
Prepare and update project plans and status reports
Coordinate cross-functional meetings related to project
Facilitate sessions to resolve issues quickly and effectively
Share and implement lessons learnt
Participate in project performance review meetings and discussions
Update and maintain project program
Assist with preparing and evaluating tenders
Assist in preparing project management documentation and reports including project management, plans, risk registers, cost control documents, project reports etc.
Document control
Assisting with the handover processes and activities
Interface with project team members
Generally assisting with contract
Qualifications
Minimum 3-5 years of construction experience; with experience of Utility Scale Solar
Proven ability to manage teams, coordinate subcontractors, and oversee site operations.
Degree in construction management, Engineering or a related field (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical)
Knowledge of Project controls (cost controls, contract management and scheduling)
Experience with financial administration, including tracking invoice payments and budget management.
Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with industry standards, safety regulations, electrical safety and compliance requirements specific to solar projects (utility scale projects)
HSE & Quality Management - Compliance with Voltalia policies and procedures. Implement lessons learned system.
Strong communication skills
High degree of flexibility and adaptability to a changing environment
Ability to transition from practical, hands-on roles to administrative and managerial responsibilities.
Creative problem solving for critical projects/ crisis situations
Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and negotiate successful solutions
Ability to work in a complex matrix organization
Resilient and solutions focused attitude.
Autonomous worker and team player
