Project Development Manager

The main purpose of the role is to manage the development of solar, solar + storage and energy storage projects through project management, contract negotiation, and transaction support across a pipeline of projects. 

• Manage project development from Greenfield to Operation according to high, international standard.  
•  Initial focus on ongoing projects in the Philippines in collaboration with the Market Head & Regional Director.  
• Manage budgets, milestones, schedules, and deliverables for assigned development projects.  
• Review of project agreements such as PPAs, Interconnection, land lease agreement, JV agreements, and other related project contracts.  
• Interface with all project’s functional areas: Engineering, Project, Finance, Accounting, Legal.  
• Work with finance department during financial feasibility analysis, evaluation, and during the project debt and tax equity financing processes.  
• Engage local community for project support. 
• Manage contractors, vendors, and consultants to maintain project timeline, value optimization, and budget.  
• Secure permits and ensure and environmental compliance throughout the development, construction, and operation of projects.  
• Manage and track existing development contracts, management of project due diligence processes interfacing with internal and external stakeholders during project implementation. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree
• Project management skills in large-scale solar or comparable projects.
• Experience in using project management tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project or other software.
• Understanding typical structures of large-scale renewable energy projects.
• Attentive to details and skills in contract management.
• Self-driven and be able to work flexibly with stakeholders from different cultures.
• Experience with complex and multi-stakeholder projects
• Team player, be able to work with minimal supervision and proficient in transferring ideas/ knowledge to direct reports (Project Developers).
• Should have basic understanding of land documentation in PH, familiar with common structures in acquiring land rights and conducting preliminary land due diligence.
• Proficiency in securing land and project permits.

Additional Information

We offer you

• A competitive and attractive remuneration package
• Group Medical Insurance Coverage
• Dynamic and diverse work environment with international colleagues
• An open-minded and highly motivated team