Role Purpose
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of a utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage project, acting as the single point of accountability for project execution from financial close through commercial operation. Operating in a frontier market environment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the role requires strong leadership in managing EPC contractors, logistics, regulatory engagement, and on-site construction activities.
The Senior Project Manager will coordinate the EPC contractor, Owner’s Engineer, suppliers, government authorities, and internal teams to ensure the project is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and capable of achieving contractual performance guarantees, including firm hourly power delivery with ≥95% plant availability. The role requires a hands-on leader capable of managing technical, commercial, and operational challenges typical of large infrastructure projects in remote environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Delivery: Manage complex infrastructure projects from financial close to commercial operation.
- Commercial Management: Oversee EPC contracts, cost control, and contractor claims management.
- Team Leadership: Lead multidisciplinary teams across engineering, construction, procurement, and commissioning.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Effectively coordinate with EPC contractors, Owner’s Engineers, Utilities, Regulators, and internal leadership teams.
- Frontier Market Delivery: Manage logistics and construction in environments with limited transport infrastructure, complex customs procedures, and remote sites.
- Risk Management: Anticipate project risks and implement robust mitigation strategies.
- Supervision: Directly involve in construction supervision, FAT/SAT coordination, and commissioning management.
Qualifications and Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or Renewable Energy Engineering.
- Certifications: Professional certification preferred, such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or Chartered/Professional Engineer registration.
- General Experience: Minimum 10–15 years of experience managing large infrastructure or renewable energy projects.
- Specific Experience: Strong experience delivering utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage projects.
- Project Track Record:
- Lead project manager for at least three (3) renewable energy projects exceeding 30 MW each.
- At least one (1) project exceeding 100 MW solar PV capacity.
- Experience delivering hybrid utility-scale projects incorporating solar PV, BESS, diesel generation, and Energy Management Systems (EMS).
Technical Knowledge
- Deep understanding of utility-scale hybrid solar PV systems and BESS.
- Integration of diesel generators and SCADA/EMS systems.
- Grid interconnection processes, substations, and electrical balance of plant.
- Knowledge of engineering tools such as PVsyst, ETAP, PSSE, or PSCAD is considered advantageous.
Benefits and Compensation
- Competitive package including annual compensation and performance bonuses.
- Health insurance.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Team building events and a dynamic work culture.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the SmartRecruiters link provided in the application section.
