Project Development Manager

SN Aboitiz Power Group; Makati; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SN Aboitiz Power Group seeks a Project Development Manager to lead renewable energy and energy storage projects from screening to pre-construction. You will guide cross-functional teams, manage business cases, and balance project constraints to support SNAP's growth objectives.

The role requires extensive coordination with EPC contractors, consultants, regulators, and senior executives, with willingness to travel for site management and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering.
• Master’s Degree in Project Management preferred.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• 5+ years in renewable energy project development.
• Willing to travel long distances for site management.

Responsibilities

• Guide end-to-end development of renewable energy and energy storage projects from screening through pre-construction.
• Manage budgets, schedules, milestones, and risk via project controls and governance.
• Coordinate across Finance, Legal, Regulatory, and Supply Chain; interface with EPCs, consultants, and public agencies.
• Oversee technical advisors, owner’s engineers, and contractors; negotiate key agreements.
• Deliver progress, budget evaluations, and risk reports to Steering and Management Committees and shareholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Contract negotiation

Construction management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering

Masters Degree in Project Management

PMP Certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

SN Aboitiz Power Group is hiring a Project Development Manager to lead renewable energy and energy storage projects from initial screening through the feasibility and pre-construction phases. Reporting to the AVP & Head of Project Development, you will manage business case development, align cross-functional teams, and balance project constraints to execute SNAP’s strategic growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Development Management: Guide greenfield renewable energy and energy storage projects through screening, feasibility studies, and pre-construction stages.
• Project Controls & Governance: Manage budgets, schedules, milestones, risk management frameworks, and deliverables using project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
• Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Alignment: Work across internal business functions (Finance, Legal, Regulatory, Supply Chain) and interface with shareholders, EPC contractors, consultants, and public sector agencies.
• Contract & Partner Management: Oversee technical advisors, Owner's engineers, specialist contractors, and EPC contractors while negotiating key agreements.
• Reporting & Progress Tracking: Deliver progress updates, budget evaluations, and risk appraisal reports to the Project Steering Committee, Management Committee, and shareholders.

Role Qualifications

Experience & Background:

• At least 5 years of related experience in project development for renewable energy and energy storage (preferably power plants, transmission lines, and substations).
• Demonstrated experience working with EPC contractors, consultants, regulatory bodies, LGUs, local communities, and senior executives.
• Expertise in project controls, risk management, contract negotiation, and construction management.
• Willingness to undertake long-distance travel for site management and stakeholder engagement.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Project Management.
• Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Comprehensive technical project management skills (traditional and agile methodologies).
• Strong business acumen and capability to align technical project outcomes with organizational goals.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder-influencing capabilities.