Project Execution Manager

Job Title: Project Execution Manager NGBU 

Team: Project Management 

Purpose Overview

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Delivery & Technical Leadership

• Lead the execution of solar hybrid projects (400 kW 10 MWp) through the entire lifecycle: late development engineering procurement installation testing & commissioning provisional and final acceptance and handover.

• Oversee and review EPC schedules ensuring alignment with contract milestones and driving on-time on-budget delivery.

• Manage integration of EMS controllers gensets PV and BESS to ensure reliable and optimized plant operation.

• Review and approve engineering designs including Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) electrical civil and mechanical drawings as-built drawings and Bills of Quantities (BoQs).

• Evaluate and sign off roof structural modifications and early ground engineering works including geotechnical investigations pull-out tests and site preparation activities.

• Manage project execution across the engineering procurement and construction phases ensuring that key milestones are delivered on time and within budget.

• Oversee end-of-project activities including provisional acceptance handover and final acceptance ensuring smooth transition to operations and proper closeout documentation.

2. Contract & Stakeholder Management

• Oversee end-of-project activities including provisional acceptance handover and final acceptance ensuring smooth transition to operations and proper closeout documentation

• Lead execution against EPC contracts including liquidated damages (LDs) warranties and variation/change management.

• Liaise closely with clients contractors DISCOs OEMs and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and timely delivery.

• Manage EPCs and sub-contractor performance to achieve cost schedule and quality objectives.

• Support commercial teams in reviewing contract schedules and technical annexes during late development and award stages.

3. Project Controls & Quality Assurance

• Support commercial teams in reviewing contract schedules and technical annexes during late development and award stages

• Develop and track detailed project schedules using project management tools (e.g. MS Project Smartsheets Gantt Project).

• Implement robust cost tracking reporting and forecasting tools

• Enforce QA/QC standards throughout construction and commissioning.

• Ensure strict HSES compliance on all project sites.

• Conduct project reviews to identify lessons learned and improvement opportunities

4.  Problem Solving & Team Leadership

• Act as a technical and operational problem solver applying analytical thinking to resolve design or site issues efficiently.

• Work comfortably in ambiguous fast-moving environments adapting plans as required.

• Build mentor and lead multidisciplinary project teams fostering a collaborative yet accountable culture.

• Coordinate handover processes including as-built drawings warranties O&M packages and contractual closeout.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

1. Project delivery on time and on budget.

2. Technical integration quality (PV BESS EMS genset).

3. Compliance with company project management QA/QC and HSES standards.

4. Effective contract and variation management.

5. Smooth handover to operations with complete documentation

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering degree (electrical mechanical civil) or equivalent experience.

• 7 years of project management in power generation (solar) power distribution and/or large C&I EPC.

• Minimum 3 successfully executed solar hybrid projects > 3 MWp including BESS from design to commissioning.

• Strong technical experience with EMS controllers BESS and genset integration.

• Ability to read and interpret SLDs electrical civil and mechanical drawings and BoQs.

• Proficiency in contract execution and LD management.

• Proven track record in project scheduling cost control and use of project management tools.

• Registered with NEMSA Category A NSE membership and COREN.

• PMP certification required; CEM is an advantage.

 Required:

• Senior technical expertise in solar hybrid systems

• Testing & commissioning leadership

• Site management & troubleshooting

• Stakeholder management and communication

• Documentation and quality control excellence

• Analytical thinking and problem solving

• Independent and team-oriented working style

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2. Preferred:

• Advanced PV and hybrid system design tools (HOMER PVsyst Helioscope)

• Experience with Nigerian grid codes DISCO interface and regulatory processes

Additional Information :

Benefits and Compensation:

A competitive package including annual compensation performance bonuses health insurance professional development and team building events. And youll be working with a dynamic team of people passionate about electrifying East  and West Africa!

Why Join Us

• Lead landmark solar hybrid projects transforming Nigerias and West Africas energy landscape.

• Be part of a fast-growing regional team with projects across Africa.

• Take ownership of complex high-impact projects from concept to operation.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time