Head of Project Development for renewables (solar, wind) – Indonesia

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Project Development to lead multidisciplinary teams in ensuring project compliance and successful execution. This role involves overseeing the permitting process, managing budgets, and coordinating with various stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within scope. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and regulatory compliance, ensuring that all necessary permits and approvals are secured efficiently. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovative project solutions and sustainable development.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and project development.
• Strong understanding of regulatory processes and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead project development ensuring timely acquisition of permits and approvals.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Management

Financial Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Job description

Activities

The Head of Project Development ensures that projects meet all conditions required for construction, including permits, offtake agreements, grid connection, site acquisition, financing, and contractor selection. They lead a multidisciplinary team on technical, financial, and legal aspects, preparing investment files alongside the Business Development team, which focuses on project origination and partner relationships.

The Head of Project Development is specifically responsible for the permitting process, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of all necessary permits and approvals. This involves close collaboration with regulatory agencies, government officials, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and standards.

Project Development

• Develops and manages project development plans to deliver projects on time, within scope, quality, and budget, including H3SE considerations.
• Defines schedules, manages deadlines, conducts risk assessments, and develops mitigation strategies.
• Constructs project budgets to monitor progress.
• Coordinates with internal stakeholders and manages suppliers/subcontractors in collaboration with the Business Developer.
• Oversees relationships with external stakeholders such as landowners, authorities, and utilities.
• Leads activities to secure site control, permits, and grid connection.
• Coordinates financial close activities with Transaction & Finance teams and in cooperation with Business Developers and Owner’s Representatives.
• Monitors and manages project development risks, ensuring economic viability and preparing financial inputs.
• Prepares management presentations, manages internal approvals, and reports on project status.
• Prepares investment files with Business Developers and manages project data rooms.
• Interfaces with engineering teams to monitor technical development and decision-making.
• Onboards Project Execution Managers and oversees contractor selection and negotiations.
• Supports the structuring of offtake agreements and manages interconnection processes.
• Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders for permit applications and addresses any questions from authorities.
• Manages timelines, budgets, and ensures compliance throughout the permitting process and construction phase.
• Organizes consultations with local stakeholders and ensures document completion and availability.
• Prepares handover documentation for the construction phase.