Project Development Manager

ib vogt GmbH; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

International team environment

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

ib vogt GmbH in the Philippines is seeking a skilled Project Development Manager to lead solar, solar+storage, and energy storage projects from Greenfield to Operation. You will coordinate across Engineering, Finance, Legal, and local communities to ensure project success.

The role requires experience in large-scale renewable energy projects, strong contract management, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders. A competitive package is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in large-scale solar or comparable projects.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Smartsheet or MS Project.
• Understanding of structures of large-scale renewable energy projects.
• Detail-oriented with contract management skills.
• Self-driven and able to work flexibly with culturally diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with land documentation in the Philippines and land rights due diligence.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage project development from Greenfield to Operation to international standards.
• Lead ongoing projects in the Philippines in collaboration with the Market Head & Regional Director.
• Manage budgets, milestones, schedules, and deliverables for assigned development projects.
• Review project agreements such as PPAs, Interconnection, land leases, JV agreements, and other contracts.
• Interface with Engineering, Project, Finance, Accounting, and Legal teams.
• Work with finance during feasibility analysis and debt/tax equity financing processes.
• Engage local communities for project support.
• Manage contractors, vendors, and consultants to maintain timelines and budgets.
• Secure permits and ensure environmental compliance throughout development, construction, and operation.
• Manage development contracts and due diligence with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Self-driven

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Project

Job description

Company Description

ib vogt is firmly committed to supporting the decarbonisation of the global electricity sector. The company focuses on the global development of turnkey PV plants and battery storage projects as well as the expansion of its IPP portfolio. In these areas, the company performs all integral services of the value chain from development, financing, and EPC, to O&M and asset management. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, ib vogt has established various offices across Europe, Asia Pacific, the Americas, and Africa as part of its presence in over 40 countries. The company works together with numerous partners globally, augmenting its in-house team of over 900 staff. ib vogt has built or has in construction more than 4 GW of PV power plants globally with a project pipeline of more than 60 GWp.

Job Description

The main purpose of the role is to manage the development of solar, solar + storage and energy storage projects through project management, contract negotiation, and transaction support across a pipeline of projects.

• Manage project development from Greenfield to Operation according to high, international standard.


• Initial focus on ongoing projects in the Philippines in collaboration with the Market Head & Regional Director.


• Manage budgets, milestones, schedules, and deliverables for assigned development projects.


• Review of project agreements such as PPAs, Interconnection, land lease agreement, JV agreements, and other related project contracts.


• Interface with all project’s functional areas: Engineering, Project, Finance, Accounting, Legal.


• Work with finance department during financial feasibility analysis, evaluation, and during the project debt and tax equity financing processes.


• Engage local community for project support.


• Manage contractors, vendors, and consultants to maintain project timeline, value optimization, and budget.


• Secure permits and ensure and environmental compliance throughout the development, construction, and operation of projects.


• Manage and track existing development contracts, management of project due diligence processes interfacing with internal and external stakeholders during project implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree


• Project management skills in large-scale solar or comparable projects.


• Experience in using project management tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project or other software.


• Understanding typical structures of large-scale renewable energy projects.


• Attentive to details and skills in contract management.


• Self-driven and be able to work flexibly with stakeholders from different cultures.


• Experience with complex and multi-stakeholder projects


• Team player, be able to work with minimal supervision and proficient in transferring ideas/ knowledge to direct reports (Project Developers).


• Should have basic understanding of land documentation in PH, familiar with common structures in acquiring land rights and conducting preliminary land due diligence.


• Proficiency in securing land and project permits.

Additional Information

We offer you

• A competitive and attractive remuneration package


• Group Medical Insurance Coverage


• Dynamic and diverse work environment with international colleagues


• An open-minded and highly motivated team