Senior Project Manager – Utility-Scale Solar PV & BESS

Role Purpose
The 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.
Operating 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.
The Senior Project Manager will coordinate the EPC contractor Owners 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 95% plant availability.
The role requires a hands-on leader capable of managing technical commercial and operational challenges typical of large infrastructure projects in remote environments.

Qualifications :

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in:
• Engineering
• Construction Management
• Project Management
• Renewable Energy Engineering
• Professional certification preferred:
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• Chartered Engineer/Professional Engineer registration

Required Experience

• Minimum 1015 years of experience managing large infrastructure or renewable energy projects.
• Strong experience delivering utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage projects.
• Experience managing projects in emerging market environments is preferred.
• Utility-Scale Project Experience Requirements
• Candidates must demonstrate:
• Lead project managers in at least three (3) renewable energy projects exceeding 30 MW each
• At least one (1) project exceeding 100 MW solar PV capacity
• Experience delivering hybrid utility scale projects incorporating solar PV battery energy storage diesel generation and Energy Management Systems (EMS)
• Direct involvement in:
• EPC contract management
• Construction supervision
• FAT/SAT coordination
• Commissioning management
• Commercial operation handover

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of:
• Utility-scale hybrid solar PV systems
• Client diesel generators integration
• Battery energy storage systems (BESS)
• SCADA and EMS systems
• Grid interconnection processes
• Substation and electrical balance of plant
• Renewable project commissioning and performance testing
• Understanding of engineering tools such as: PVsyst; ETAP / PSSE / PSCAD; is considered advantageous.
• Key Competencies
• Project Delivery: Ability to manage complex infrastructure projects from financial close to commercial operation.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of EPC contracts cost control and contractor claims management.
• Leadership & Coordination:  Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across engineering construction procurement and commissioning.
• Frontier Market Infrastructure Delivery;  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
• Risk Management: Strong ability to anticipate project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Stakeholder Engagement; Effective coordination with EPC contractors Owners Engineers Utilities Regulators and Internal leadership teams

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