Project Development Officer

MGEN Thermal Energy Inc.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

MGEN Thermal Energy Inc. in Pasig, Philippines is seeking a Project Development Coordinator to support projects from planning and feasibility through permitting and readiness for execution.

You will coordinate with internal teams, government agencies, consultants, contractors, utilities, and project partners to ensure timelines, documentation, and regulatory obligations are properly managed. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Admin, Finance, Project Management or related

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Project Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant project development, management, or energy/infrastructure experience.
• Experience with permitting, stakeholder management, and documentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end development from concept to execution.
• Coordinate permits, licenses, and regulatory approvals with agencies.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, and milestones.
• Prepare project reports, trackers, and approval documents.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners.

Skills

Project planning

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Budget tracking

Schedule monitoring

Risk identification

Document review

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Objective

Responsible for supporting the development and execution of projects from the initial planning and feasibility stage through permitting, approvals, and project readiness for implementation. The role involves coordinating with internal teams, government agencies, consultants, contractors, utilities, and other stakeholders to ensure that project requirements, timelines, documentation, and regulatory obligations are properly managed and completed.

Key Accountabilities

1. Support the end-to-end development of projects from concept and feasibility to project execution.




2. Assist in preparing and monitoring project development plans, schedules, budgets, and milestones.




3. Coordinate permits, licenses, clearances, and regulatory approvals with relevant government agencies and authorities.




4. Assist in conducting and monitoring technical, financial, commercial, environmental, and site-related studies.




5. Coordinate with Engineering, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Operations, and other internal departments.




6. Liaise with government agencies, LGUs, utilities, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and project partners.




7. Monitor project progress, deliverables, deadlines, and outstanding requirements.




8. Prepare project reports, presentations, trackers, correspondence, and approval documents.




9. Assist in reviewing technical, commercial, and project-related documents and contracts.




10. Support project budget monitoring, cost tracking, risk identification, and mitigation activities.




11. Secure necessary permits for the development of projects.




12. Assist in securing internal management approvals and completing project development requirements.




13. Support the transition of projects from development to construction/execution and commercial operation.
    

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Project Management, or a related field. Engineering/technical background is an advantage, particularly for energy or infrastructure projects.




• Experience: 3–5 years of relevant experience in project development, project management, engineering, energy, infrastructure, or related industries. Experience in project coordination, permitting, feasibility studies, stakeholder management, and project documentation is preferred. Experience in power generation, renewable energy, BESS, or other infrastructure projects is an advantage.




• Licenses/Certifications: Relevant PRC license is an advantage. PMP or other project management certification is an advantage. Training/certification related to environmental compliance, energy, or regulatory requirements is a plus.




• Competencies & Core Skills: Project planning and coordination, Regulatory and permitting coordination, Stakeholder management, Budget and schedule monitoring, Risk identification and mitigation, Technical and commercial document review, Data analysis and reporting, Strong communication and negotiation skills, Problem-solving and decision-making, Attention to detail and organization, Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders