Project Manager

basic energy corporation; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

basic energy corporation is seeking a seasoned Project Planning and Execution professional to lead renewable energy project development from concept to operation in the Philippines. You will coordinate feasibility studies, land rights, EPC activities, and regulatory compliance, while managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5–10 years PM experience, and RE project development experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Energy, Environmental, or related field).
• 5–10 years of project management experience.
• 3–5 years of RE project development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of RE projects from concept through commercial operation.
• Identify and evaluate potential project sites.
• Coordinate technical, environmental, social, legal, and financial due diligence activities.
• Manage feasibility studies, resource assessments, and project design activities.
• Oversee land acquisition and right-of-way negotiations.
• Coordinate interconnection and grid connection applications.
• Manage permitting and licensing requirements with national and local government agencies.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA or related (preferred)

Professional Engineer license (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

• Lead the development of RE projects from concept through commercial operation.
• Identify and evaluate potential project sites.
• Coordinate technical, environmental, social, legal, and financial due diligence activities.
• Manage feasibility studies, resource assessments, and project design activities.
• Oversee land acquisition and right-of-way negotiations.
• Coordinate interconnection and grid connection applications.
• Manage permitting and licensing requirements with national and local government agencies.

Project Planning and Execution

• Develop project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Establish project milestones and monitor progress against targets.
• Coordinate internal teams and external consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Manage engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) activities.
• Monitor project costs and implement cost-control measures.
• Ensure projects are completed within approved schedules and budgets.

Stakeholder and Government Relations

• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, local government units, host communities, landowners, indigenous peoples, utilities, and other stakeholders.
• Support community engagement and social acceptance programs.
• Coordinate public consultations and stakeholder meetings.
• Address project-related concerns and disputes in a timely manner.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, permits, and contractual obligations.
• Monitor requirements from agencies such as the Department of Energy, Department of
• Environment and Natural Resources, National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, local government units, and other regulatory bodies.
• Ensure environmental and social safeguards are implemented throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support compliance reporting and audits.

Contract and Commercial Management

• Manage EPC, O&M, consulting, land lease, and supply contracts.
• Participate in commercial negotiations with contractors and suppliers.
• Monitor contractor performance and contractual compliance.
• Support project financing, investment reviews, and lender due diligence activities.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage land, permitting, environmental, technical, financial, and stakeholder-related risks.
• Escalate critical issues and recommend corrective actions

Construction and Commissioning Oversight

• Monitor construction progress and quality standards.
• Coordinate commissioning and testing activities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Support project handover to operations and maintenance teams.

Reporting

• Prepare project status reports for senior management, investors, lenders, and project partners.
• Present project performance, risks, budget status, and key milestones.
• Maintain project documentation and records.

II. Technical and Functional Competencies

Strong knowledge of:

• RE technologies (solar, wind, BESS, hydro, geothermal).
• Land acquisition and right-of-way management.
• Environmental and social impact assessment requirements.
• Grid interconnection processes.
• Power purchase agreements (PPAs).
• Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracting.
• Financial modeling and project economics.
• ESG and sustainability requirements.

Project Management

• Strong scheduling and budget management skills.
• Experience using project management tools such as: o Microsoft Project o Primavera P6
• Knowledge of project controls and reporting systems.

Commercial and Financial

• Understanding of project finance structures.
• Ability to evaluate project economics and investment decisions.
• Experience managing procurement and contract negotiations
• Education and Work Experience Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Energy, Environmental, or related field).
• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Project Management, RE, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Electrical Engineer (REE), or equivalent professional license is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5–10 years of project management experience.
• At least 3–5 years of RE project development experience.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.