PMO Associate (timeline management)

NES Fircroft; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft Philippines is seeking a PMO Associate to support renewable energy projects from origination through construction readiness in Metro Manila. Hybrid setup includes onsite Mon-Thu, Fri work-from-home, with fieldwork as needed.

The role emphasizes managing project timelines, budgets, risk registers, and status reports to ensure milestones are met on time and within budget. Experience in development works leading to financial close is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Paralegal or related fields.
• 3-5 years of experience in project timelines, overall project tracking, budgeting, and scheduling control within development of power, renewable energy, or any other infrastructure projects.
• 3-5 years of experience in PMO function.
• Project management principles, methodologies and software proficiency including MS Project.
• Fluent in English and Filipino with strong communication skills.
• Team-oriented with initiative and ability to manage multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager, EPC Manager and Construction Manager in the development of renewable energy projects in the Philippines from origination through construction and commissioning.
• Prepare, review and keep up-to-date project development and construction timelines; monitor progress, milestones, schedules and budgets.
• Monitor project progress against plans; provide updates on progress, risks and issues.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc project timeline updates and status reports.
• Maintain project risk registers; identify challenges and recommend corrective actions.
• Organize and manage the database of project documents, records, contracts, correspondences and other files; ensure document control.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the direct manager.

Skills

Project scheduling

Progress tracking

Budget monitoring

MS Project

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Document control

Risk management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/PM/Construction Management/Paralegal

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Work Set Up: Hybrid (Mon-Thurs onsite & Fri WFH; With fieldwork)

Contract Type: 12 months (renewable contract)

The Ideal Candidate

He/She must have a strong background in project scheduling, progress tracking, budget monitoring, and stakeholder coordination. Experienced in maintaining project plans, dashboards, and status reports, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met on time. The candidate should be capable of identifying project risks, escalating delays, and supporting teams in keeping projects on schedule and within budget. Experience in infrastructure, energy, renewable energy, or large-scale project environments is highly desirable.

Role Overview

The PMO Associate will support renewable energy projects in the Philippines from origination through construction readiness, with particular focus on permitting, stakeholder coordination and project monitoring and control. The ideal candidate would have direct experience in development works leading up to financial close, with direct experience in construction and execution considered an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Project Development Support

• Support the Project Manager, EPC Manager and Construction Manager in the development of renewable energy projects in the Philippines from origination through construction and commissioning.
• Prepare, review and keep up-to-date project development and construction timelines. Monitor project development progress, key milestones, schedules and budgets.
• Monitor project progress against approved plans and schedules and provide the Project Manager with updates on project progress, risks and issues.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc project timeline updates and status reports
• Maintain project risk registers, assist in identifying project challenges and recommend corrective actions.
• Organize and manage the database of project documents, records, contracts, correspondences and other project files. Ensure proper document control and version management.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the direct manager.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Paralegal or related fields.
• Must have 3-5 years of experience in project timelines, overall project tracking, budgetting, and scheduling control within development of power, renewable energy, or any other infrastructure projects.
• 3-5 years of experience in Project Management Office (PMO) function
• Highly responsible and motivated individual who thrives in a highly effective and innovative environment
• Project management: strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies and software - proficiency in MS Project is a must
• Stakeholder management: can coordinate with partners and maintain key stakeholder relationships
• Strong communication skills: Fluent in English and Filipino with strong communication (verbal or written) skills
• Team-oriented: ability to take initiative and work proactively within a lean team and manage different workstreams simultaneously.
• Able to handle desk and groundwork and willing to travel to project sites
• Detail-oriented, well organized, and able to learn quickly and independently with strong analytical skills