Project Development Officer

Intro Recruitment Asia; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Intro Recruitment Asia is seeking a Project Development Officer for a well-established renewable energy firm in Makati. The role involves identifying and qualifying solar, BESS, and hybrid opportunities and leading development from concept through NTP.

You will coordinate permitting, interconnection processes, and land acquisitions while building a robust project pipeline with risk tracking and milestones to support strategic participation in DOE programs.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in project development, business development, or investment in energy/infrastructure sectors.
• Experience with renewable energy projects (solar, wind, BESS, hydro) from development to NTP or financial close.
• Familiarity with Philippine regulatory agencies (DOE, NGCP) and LGUs in project development.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new renewable energy project opportunities aligned with company strategy and DOE directions.
• Lead project development from concept through Notice to Proceed (NTP) with structured milestones.
• Coordinate permitting and regulatory timelines with the Compliance team to align project schedules.
• Oversee land acquisition activities including site identification, title verification, due diligence, and lease negotiations.

Skills

Project development

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Financial modeling

Land negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

MBA or environmental management master's (advantage)

Tools

PRC-licensed Engineer

Job description

A well-establish renewable energy firm in Makati City is seeking for a Project Development Officer as part of its expansion locally.

Work set up: Permanent and full time

Monday to Friday usual dayshift schedule

Job Description

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new renewable energy project opportunities (solar, BESS, hybrid) aligned with company strategy and DOE policy directions.
• Conduct preliminary site assessments, resource analysis, and high-level feasibility evaluations to determine project viability.
• Prepare project origination briefs and investment screening memos for management review.
• Monitor DOE bid rounds, competitive selection agreements (CSA), and Green Energy Auction Program (GEAP) timelines; position the company for strategic participation.
• Build and maintain a healthy project pipeline database with status tracking, risk flags, and development milestone timelines.
• Lead project development activities from concept through Notice to Proceed (NTP), managing all development workstreams in a structured and timeline-driven manner.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project development plans covering land acquisition, permitting, grid interconnection, offtake, financing, and engineering milestones.
• Coordinate with the Permitting and Compliance Officer to align regulatory timelines with the overall project schedule.
• Facilitate NGCP grid interconnection processes, including SIS/GIS applications, Point of Connection (POC) negotiations, and connection agreement execution.
• Oversee the preparation of technical studies, site development plans, and pre-feasibility reports in coordination with Engineering.
• Identify development risks early and escalation with mitigation strategies to the Director, Project Development.
• Lead land acquisition activities including site identification, title verification, due diligence and negotiation of lease agreements and option contracts with landowner.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical), Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• A Jurist Doctor Degree or a master's degree in environmental management, Business Administration (MBA), Energy Management, or Public Policy is an advantage.
• Professional Engineer (PRC-licensed) designation is a plus for engineering backgrounds.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in project development, business development, or investment in the energy, infrastructure, or real estate sectors.
• Demonstrated track record of managing renewable energy projects (solar, wind, BESS, hydro) from development through financial close or NTP.
• Experience working with Philippine regulatory agencies (DOE, ERC, NGCP) and LGUs in a project development capacity.
• Prior exposure to project finance, investment due diligence, or lender coordination is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of the Philippine renewable energy regulatory framework: RA 9513 (RE Act), RA 9136 (EPIRA), Green Energy Auction Program, Feed-In Tariff, and GEA mechanisms.
• Working knowledge of NGCP grid interconnection processes, power system fundamentals, and electricity market dynamics (WESM).
• Financial literacy: ability to read and understand project financial models, IRR/NPV analysis, debt sizing, and investment return metrics