RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS - ENERGY SECTOR

Description

Position Summary: We are seeking a Renewable Energy Project Manager to lead the design, development, and execution of clean energy infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and quality standards. Key Highlights: 1. Lead the full lifecycle of renewable energy projects 2. Comprehensive management of schedule, budget, and contractors (EPC) 3. Experience in large-scale solar or wind energy projects We are looking for a highly qualified **Renewable Energy Project Manager** to lead the design, development, execution, and commissioning of our clean energy infrastructure projects (primarily photovoltaic solar and wind). The primary mission of this role is to ensure that construction works are completed within established timelines, within the allocated budget (CAPEX), and in full compliance with the highest standards of quality, safety, and environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in project engineering, experience managing EPC contracts, and excellent negotiation skills to coordinate with subcontractors, regulatory authorities, and local communities. **Key Responsibilities** * **End-to-End Project Leadership:** Lead the full lifecycle of renewable energy projects—from feasibility studies and conceptual design through construction, grid interconnection, and commercial handover. * **Schedule and Budget Control:** Monitor construction progress using project management tools and control project costs, implementing corrective actions in response to any deviations. * **Contractor Management (EPC):** Coordinate and supervise the performance of main contractors and suppliers of critical equipment (solar panels, inverters, wind turbines, evacuation substations), ensuring strict compliance with technical specifications. * **Regulatory Approvals and Permits:** Manage the acquisition of environmental licenses, construction permits, and grid interconnection agreements from government agencies and electricity system operators. * **Safety and Sustainability (SSOMA):** Ensure all site activities strictly comply with occupational health, safety, and environmental impact mitigation policies. * **Risk Management:** Proactively identify technical, social, or logistical risks that could delay the project and develop efficient contingency plans. * **Stakeholder Engagement:** Maintain open and transparent communication with communities in the project’s area of influence, as well as with the company’s strategic partners. **Profile Requirements** * **Academic Qualifications:** A licensed and registered professional in **Electrical Engineering, Mechanical-Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering**, or related fields. PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or postgraduate degrees in Renewable Energy / Project Management are highly valued. * **Required Experience:** Minimum 3–5 years of experience in managing, supervising, or leading energy infrastructure projects, specifically in **large-scale (utility-scale) solar or wind energy projects**. * **Essential Technical Knowledge:** * Proficiency in planning tools. * Solid understanding of national electrical legislation, grid codes, and regulations governing interconnection of renewable generation plants. * Demonstrable experience managing environmental and social impact assessments. * **Competency-Based Skills (Soft Skills):** * Assertive leadership, influence capability, and field-based multidisciplinary team management. * Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills. * Results-oriented mindset, analytical ability, and strategic decision-making under pressure. Work Location: On-site employment