Project Development Manager

Company Description ib vogt is firmly committed to supporting the decarbonisation of the global electricity sector. The company focuses on the global development of turnkey PV plants and battery storage projects as well as the expansion of its IPP portfolio. In these areas, the company performs all integral services of the value chain from development, financing, and EPC, to O&M and asset management.

Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, ib vogt has established various offices across Europe, Asia Pacific, the Americas, and Africa as part of its presence in over 40 countries. The company works together with numerous partners globally, augmenting its in-house team of over 900 staff. ib vogt has built or has in construction more than 4 GW of PV power plants globally with a project pipeline of more than 60 GWp.

Job Description 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