Role Purpose<\/p>\n
\tThe Senior Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of a utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage project, acting as the single point of accountability for project execution from financial close through commercial operation.
\n\tOperating in a frontier market environment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the role requires strong leadership in managing EPC contractors, logistics, regulatory engagement, and on-site construction activities.
\n\tThe Senior Project Manager will coordinate the EPC contractor, Owner\u2019s Engineer, suppliers, government authorities, and internal teams to ensure the project is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and capable of achieving contractual performance guarantees, including firm hourly power delivery with \u226595% plant availability.
\n\tThe role requires a hands-on leader capable of managing technical, commercial, and operational challenges typical of large infrastructure projects in remote environments.<\/p>\n
Qualifications<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s or Master\u2019s degree in Engineering Construction Management Project Management Renewable Energy Engineering
\n\tProfessional certification preferred: PMP (Project Management Professional) Chartered Engineer\/Professional Engineer registration<\/p>\n
Required Experience<\/p>\n
\tMinimum 10\u201315 years of experience managing large infrastructure or renewable energy projects.
\n\tStrong experience delivering utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage projects.
\n\tExperience managing projects in emerging market environments is preferred.
\n\tUtility-Scale Project Experience Requirements
\n\tCandidates must demonstrate:
\n\tLead project managers in at least three (3) renewable energy projects exceeding 30 MW each
\n\tAt least one (1) project exceeding 100 MW solar PV capacity
\n\tExperience delivering hybrid utility scale projects incorporating solar PV, battery energy storage, diesel generation and Energy Management Systems (EMS)
\n\tDirect involvement in:
\n\tEPC contract management
\n\tConstruction supervision
\n\tFAT\/SAT coordination
\n\tCommissioning management
\n\tCommercial operation handover<\/p>\n
Technical Knowledge<\/p>\n
\tStrong understanding of:
\n\tUtility-scale hybrid solar PV systems
\n\tClient diesel generators integration
\n\tBattery energy storage systems (BESS)
\n\tSCADA and EMS systems
\n\tGrid interconnection processes
\n\tSubstation and electrical balance of plant
\n\tRenewable project commissioning and performance testing
\n\tUnderstanding of engineering tools such as: PVsyst; ETAP \/ PSSE \/ PSCAD; is considered advantageous.
\n\tKey Competencies
\n\tProject Delivery: Ability to manage complex infrastructure projects from financial close to commercial operation.
\n\tCommercial Acumen: Strong understanding of EPC contracts, cost control, and contractor claims management.
\n\tLeadership & Coordination:\u00a0 Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across engineering, construction, procurement, and commissioning.
\n\tFrontier Market Infrastructure Delivery;\u00a0 Ability to deliver large infrastructure projects in environments characterized by: limited transport infrastructure, complex customs procedures, remote construction sites, constrained supply chains and security considerations
\n\tRisk Management: Strong ability to anticipate project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
\n\tStakeholder Engagement; Effective coordination with EPC contractors, Owner\u2019s Engineers, Utilities, Regulators and Internal leadership teams<\/p>\n
Benefits and Compensation:<\/p>\n
\tA competitive package including annual compensation, performance bonuses, health insurance, professional development and team building events. And you’ll be working with a dynamic team of people passionate about electrifying East\u00a0 and West Africa!<\/p>\n
Why Join Us<\/p>\n
\tLead landmark solar hybrid projects transforming Nigeria\u2019s and West Africa\u2019s energy landscape.
\n\tBe part of a fast-growing regional team with projects across Africa.
\n\tTake ownership of complex, high-impact projects from concept to operation.<\/p>\n
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