Project Compliance Associate

Aboitiz Power Corporation; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

AboitizPower Corporation is seeking a Project Compliance Associate to ensure adherence to laws and governance across the project lifecycle. You will collaborate with the Project Management Team, Legal counsels, business units, and regulatory authorities to deliver results and mitigate risks in a purpose-driven environment.

You will manage permits, monitor regulatory developments, support contract management, and report compliance metrics to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience: minimum 5 years in compliance within project execution, preferably in power generation or energy storage.
• At least 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Background in Philippine laws or knowledge of the power industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide permits, certifications and licenses oversight, filings and regulatory submissions to LGUs and national agencies.
• Monitor regulatory developments and craft compliance plans for project rollout.
• Support commercial contract management across due diligence, execution, and turnover.
• Track compliance metrics via dashboards and drive corrective actions with stakeholders.
• Serve as liaison with AP/AEV Legal teams and external counsels for issue resolution.
• Contribute to the Project Risk Management Plan and uphold IMS policies.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance monitoring

Contract analysis & due diligence

Data accuracy

Information security / IMS familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Knowledge of Philippine laws or power industry

Job description

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Business Unit: Transition Business Group

Power your future with AboitizPower.

As Project Compliance Associate, you will ensure that all project activities strictly adhere to applicable laws, regulatory standards, and internal governance throughout the project lifecycle, contributing directly to transforming energy for a better world. You will work closely with the Project Management Team, Legal counsels, business units, and external regulatory authorities to deliver results, mitigate risks, create positive community impact, and develop your skills in a supportive, purpose-driven environment.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Provide physical, strategic, and technical support in securing and maintaining critical permits, certifications, and licenses, as well as managing required filings and regulatory submissions to local government units (LGUs) and national agencies.
• Monitor, digest, and cascade upcoming power industry legal/regulatory developments, crafting project rollout and compliance plans in response to evolving policies.
• Support the Project Manager across commercial contract management—from preparation, due diligence, and quality control to execution, renewal, and turnover.
• Track, evaluate, and report project compliance metrics through monthly dashboards, identifying compliance gaps and formulating corrective/preventive action plans with designated stakeholders.
• Act as a key liaison to resolve compliance and legal issues, gathering facts and coordinating closely with AP/AEV Legal teams and external counsels for effective solution closure.
• Contribute to the Project Risk Management Plan and ensure strict adherence to information security, safety policies, and Integrated Management Systems (IMS) standards.

To Succeed in this Role, we need someone who:

• Demonstrates advanced stakeholder management and communication skills to build effective partnerships with LGUs, regulatory bodies, landowners, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Possesses strong strategic and critical thinking skills with an expert focus on compliance quality control and data accuracy.
• Thrives in a dynamic project execution setting, showing high resilience, sound decision-making, and strong multitasking abilities under tight project schedules.
• Operates as an proactive, collaborative team player committed to upholding governance, confidentiality, and risk prevention across all project phases.

What You Will Need:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Background in Philippine laws, legal studies, or knowledge in the power industry is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in compliance within project execution, preferably in the power generation or energy storage sector.
• At least 3 years of relevant industry experience.

Technical / Functional Skills:

• Expert proficiency in regulatory compliance monitoring, permit acquisition processes, and compliance data reporting.
• Solid grasp of commercial contract analysis, review, and due diligence.
• Familiarity with power industry regulations, LGU permitting procedures, and Integrated Management Systems (IMS).

Our Culture & Commitment to You: Powering Your Future

At AboitizPower, we honor you not just as a professional, but as a person. Our promise is to provide a workplace where you can thrive through:

• Powered by People: We value your unique identity and ensure you feel supported, trusted, and empowered.
• Own Your Growth: Learn, grow, and advance through mentorship, leadership opportunities, and meaningful learning experiences.
• Why We Work: Purpose is part of every job here. Your efforts directly contribute to community upliftment, sustainability, and shaping the future of energy.
• Empowering Culture: Bring your full self to a workplace grounded in belonging and collaboration.
• Recognition that Matters: We celebrate both visible milestones and steady efforts, honoring the dedication you bring to our mission.

About Us

AboitizPower is the holding company for the Aboitiz Group’s investments in power generation, distribution, and retail electricity services. We are among the largest power producers in the Philippines, with a balanced portfolio of assets located across the country. We are also a major producer of renewable energy, with several hydroelectric, geothermal, and solar power generation facilities.