Key Responsibilities:
A dedicated and experienced Project Manager to oversee initiatives in the Philippines. This role will report directly to the Project Manager for Asia and the Director for Asia, playing a
crucial part in ensuring the successful execution of projects.
Coordination:
- Ensure smooth coordination among the Philippines team.
- Facilitate effective communication between the Philippines team and the Asia team.
Project Monitoring:
- Develop project plans and schedules
- Monitor deadlines and provide reminders for pending tasks.
Project Development:
- Assist the Business Development team with stakeholder engagement (government authorities and potential off takers) by reviewing presentations and participating in meetings as needed
- Oversee external studies, including the preparation of Terms of Reference (ToR), Requests for Proposals (RFP), and Requests for Quotations (RFQ), as well as managing the bidding/procurement process and coordinating until studies are completed.
- Manage permitting processes by identifying required permits, preparing documentation, and coordinating during the permitting process.
- Conduct desk research on various topics relevant to business in the Philippines.
Project Execution:
- Support the project team in HQ and Asia with the procurement/tender process for EPCC contractors in the Philippines
- Assist the project team in HQ and Asia during the construction phase of projects in the Philippines.
Qualifications:
- 5 to 10 years of experience in Project Management or Project Engineering, preferably in the Independent Power Producer (IPP) and/or Power/Energy sector
- Experience in project development, construction, and operations is preferred
- Familiarity with working with electrical cooperatives, the Department of Energy (DOE), and other relevant authorities in the power business in the Philippines is preferred
- Technical knowledge and/or experience in power plants would be an advantage, but is not mandatory
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Proactive and solution-oriented
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
