Project Management & Asset Operations – Front of the meter Solar Project

August Energy; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Different Technologies Pty Ltd. in the Philippines seeks a Project Management & Asset Operations lead for our Front of the Meter solar project portfolio.

You will oversee end-to-end project delivery and asset performance, coordinating with the Head of Project Delivery and other stakeholders to ensure on-time, within-budget execution. The role requires a Bachelor’s in electrical engineering or renewable energy, up to 10 years of front-of-the-meter solar experience, strong English, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field (MBA preferred).
• Up to 10 years successful experience in Front of the Meter solar project management and asset operations.
• Strong knowledge of solar PV systems, grid integration, and energy storage solutions.
• Fully proficient in English.
• Spirit of dedication and teamwork.
• Resourceful and self-driven.
• Demonstrated negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and completion of solar projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of solar assets, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, environmental standards, and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, vendors, government agencies as well as managing turnkey EPC Contractors and other subcontractors to facilitate smooth project execution.
• Preparing MIS reports, Daily progress reports, monthly progress reports.
• Identify and mitigate operational and financial risks associated with solar plant management.
• Implement data-driven strategies to enhance energy output, reduce downtime, and improve asset longevity.
• Manage financial planning, cost analysis, and resource allocation to optimize project profitability.

Skills

Project management

Asset operations

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory compliance

Reporting

Risk management

Performance optimization

Budgeting & cost control

English proficiency

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

MBA preferred

Job description

Project Management & Asset Operations – Front of the Meter Solar Project, Philippines

This is a critical role, working in close conjunction with the Head of Project Delivery and Head of Power Business, to lead solar projects delivery and operations, both ground-mounted and rooftop, offsite as well as onsite projects in the Philippines.

Job Summary

The person will be responsible for project management & asset management for solar power plants primarily in the Philippines. This role involves overseeing the end-to-end project lifecycle, ensuring efficient operations, optimizing asset performance.

Key Responsibilities

- Project Management: Lead the planning, execution, and completion of solar projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

- Asset Operations: Oversee the operation and maintenance of solar assets, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and efficiency.

- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with government regulations, environmental standards, and safety protocols.

- Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, vendors, government agencies as well as managing turnkey EPC Contractors and other subcontractors to facilitate smooth project execution.

- Reporting: Preparing of MIS report, Daily progress report, monthly progress report.

- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate operational and financial risks associated with solar plant management.

- Performance Optimization: Implement data-driven strategies to enhance energy output, reduce downtime, and improve asset longevity.

- Budget & Cost Control: Manage financial planning, cost analysis, and resource allocation to optimize project profitability.

Other Position Requirements

• Job located in the Philippines
• Travelling in across the Philippines.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field (MBA preferred).
• Up to 10 years successful experience in Front of the Meter solar project management and asset operations.
• Strong knowledge of solar PV systems, grid integration, and energy storage solutions.
• Fully proficient in English.
• Spirit of dedication and teamwork.
• Resourceful and self-driven.
• Demonstrated negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Application

This job is to be filled on a permanent contract basis and full-time. If you’re interested in joining us, don’t wait and please submit your application.