Project Manager – Solar

Modern Energy Management, a renewable energy project management consultancy, is seeking to hire an Project Manager.  The role will focus specifically on development and construction of solar projects in Philippines, and generally support our other projects across SE Asia, Central Asia and Africa.

This position will be based in the Philippines and will require travel.

Essential Job Functions

• Project Development phase
  • Analyze project-specific risks and opportunities; develop a risk management plan coordinating development, project execution strategy, contracting/commercial strategy and project insurance options
  • Provide engineering support for PV solar specific engineering issues and value engineering opportunities based on the project-specific 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
• 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 PV solar 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 commercial operations
• Demonstrated project financial understanding (such as the development of construction budgets, interpreting and understanding financial reports, financial evaluations, etc.)
• Proven track record of managing strict schedule deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and manage project teams

Response:

Please send responses 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.