Solar Project Development Executive

Role Summary:

The position holder is responsible for managing the overall project development processes to deliver all committed solar energy projects of ARI.

Outcomes Expected and Responsibilities:

• Develop and complete the employer’s requirements to define the success and outcome of solar projects. This shall include Commercial, Technical, and Legal details but are not limited to

• Key project development deliverables, reporting mechanisms, and timelines

• Identification of the scope of services required

• Prescriptive and or performance specifications

• Identification of site information and citing of project facilities

• Procedures for inspection, testing, commissioning, and handover

• Tender packages

• Design liability

• Requirements for warranties

• Allocation of risk 

• Establish the investment and business case by managing the project feasibility & design development process including concept & design reviews with internal and external independent reviewers.

• Establishes budget and ensures key project deliverables are being met in order to comply with the financing Conditions Precedent as per the loan agreement.

• Ensure project financial models are kept up to date to improve the competitiveness of assigned projects. Manage the internal financial approval process for assigned development projects

• Interface with and coordinate inputs from subject matter experts, including engineering, legal, procurement, and construction personnel, as needed to ensure effective execution of assigned solar projects.

• Ensures project activities are being carried out in accordance with policies and guidelines established by Project Development including Health, Safety, Environment, and Social policies.

• Management and involvement in local community programs required under law or concession. Identifies additional programs (in conjunction with the Stakeholder Relations and Compliance Division).

• Identifies issues and manages consultants for ongoing environmental compliance.

• Coordinates acquisition (or leasing) of necessary land and easements for implementation, post-financial close.

• Manages the administration of all contracts related to the Project to

  • Ensure each party’s obligations are met

  • Resolve contractual issues including claims, variations, notices, disputes, etc.

• Leads and facilitates the following processes to ensure timely completion, cost-effective and competitive results of Solar Projects.

  • Project Assessment and Design

  • Tendering

  • Quality Assurance system

  • Social compliance processes

• Environmental compliance and securing of the ECC, land rights applicable for purchase or lease, and agreement of MOAs with LGUs.

Leadership Functions and Responsibilities:

• Cultivates a high-performing and engaged team by having regular and ongoing conversations, with the purpose of setting and communicating clear targets, developing capabilities, managing performance, and discipline.

• Champions the organization's culture, values, and philosophy by executing and enacting company policies, safety rules, and procedures.

• Promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by respecting TM’s individual strengths, views, and experiences to enable innovation, better decisions, and deliver better business results

• Exercises due diligence and administrative responsibility in establishing and maintaining systems that sustain essential operational functions, such as completing compliance requirements, updating documents and protocols, and other such organizational tasks for continuous improvement.

• Champions the organization's culture, values, and philosophy by executing and enacting company policies, safety rules, and procedures.

Minimum Qualification

• 10 years of relevant experience where 7 years are in Solar Project Development

• 7 Years of leadership experience

• 10 years of project experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical or Civil)

• Licensed Engineer

Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree