Project Manager – Solar

Position Overview

Modern Energy Management is seeking a Project Manager with expertise and experience in managing the construction of solar projects; the position requires experience in managing EPC contracts.

This position will be at the project site, with current projects in Vietnam, Philippines and Taiwan.

Essential Job Functions

• Project Development phase
  • Analyze project-specific risks and opportunities; develop a risk management plan coordinating project execution strategy, contracting/commercial strategy and project insurance options
  • Provide engineering support to the project owner’s engineers regarding solar specific engineering issues and value engineering opportunities based on the project risk profile
  • Prepare and draft technical inputs and Employer Requirements for project tender documents and contracts
  • Support the Senior Commercial Manager in analyzing EPC/Supplier tender submittals
  • Support the Senior Commercial Manager in negotiation of key contracts and in drafting proposed changes to contract language
  • Manage interfaces between project owner, contractor and lender/lender’s advisors in submittal of financial close documents and deliverables

• Project Construction phase
  • Acting as Owner’s Representative, operate as the project’s single point of contact for all technical and commercial communications
  • Track project key performance indicators (schedule, cost, quality, scope) and provide inputs/corrective action to ensure progress is according to plan
  • Evaluate monthly contractor progress reports with an eye toward managing project risks and exploiting project opportunities
  • Prepare monthly reports for the project Owner and lenders based on contractor reports and first hand observation of the project progress
  • Present project progress, key findings and recommendations to the project Owner and/or lenders as required
  • Negotiate variation orders as required, managing scope, technical issues and commercial commitments
  • Offer technical and commercial solutions to local contractors performing project construction works based on past experience and industry best practices

Requirements

• Minimum of Master’s degree (or equivalent) in engineering, construction management, business or related field required. Electrical engineering degree preferred
• Valid PMP (Project Management Professional) certification issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Minimum of 5 years experience managing development and/or construction of large scale solar energy projects
• Experience evaluating and analyzing earned value calculations
• Written and spoken fluency in English; very strong writing skills required
• Prior experience working in multi-national and multi-lingual project teams
• Demonstrated excellence in effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and the necessary skills to interface with local representatives, clients, vendors, contractors and subcontractors and other project stakeholders
• Experience of having worked with clients from concept/design stage through to project delivery
• Demonstrated project financial understanding (such as the budget process, interpreting and understanding financial reports, financial evaluations, etc.)
• Proven track record of managing strict schedule deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and manage project personnel

Disclaimer

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of work duties that will be required for this position.  It is not intended to limit, or in any way modify the rights of any supervisor to assign, direct and contract work of staff under his/her supervision. The use of a particular illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not
mentioned, that are of a similar level or difficulty.

Compensation:

DOE

Please send your CV to enquiry@modernenergy.management

 

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.