Senior Technical Project Manager - Renewables And Batteries

Job Summary

The Senior Technical Project Manager for Renewables and Batteries will provide and coordinate technical and engineering input into the identification, due diligence, development, and delivery of utility scale renewable energy projects (wind, solar, BESS and hybrid) in feasibility stage, development stage, and tender/bid stage. These technical and engineering inputs will include technology selection, balance of plant design, grid connection works, development of technical documentation to support procurement activities, and overview of installation, construction, commissioning, testing of works, warranty and operational support of existing and new projects.

Reporting

The Senior Technical Project Manager Renewables will be part of the Engineering and Technical Support (ETS) team for Renewables and Batteries within the GCC and will report to the Head of Engineering MENA.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage and coordinate engineering work packages with respect to choice of technologies, technical configurations and for setting relevant performance, statutory, safety and quality requirements.
• In charge of all aspects and documentation of the contractual negotiations during Business Development of all O&M and/or Technical-related agreements: EPC, EPCM, PPA, OE, LTSA, etc.
• Work closely with the procurement and construction team in line with the procurement strategies and construction strategies.
• Be responsible for drafting/contributing to and negotiating owner specifications, including the incorporation of the latest group experience and standards.
• Prepare Capex and O&M budgets integrating feedback from Group assets and Group specialists.
• Prepare all O&M technical related documents for the bid (OM organization chart, O&M references, O&M Philosophy, etc.).
• Interface with Lender's Engineer and support Lenders due diligence during closing process.
• Management of internal approval process (O&M and Technical).
• Support of CEO and Construction Managers of Project Companies or CEO and Plant Managers of O&M Companies, for punctual problems during construction, commissioning phase and during operations.
• Perform technology watch and share knowledge within the ETS team

Degree / Experience

• Degree in an engineering discipline, bachelors or masters
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the power generation sector with specific knowledge, expertise and experience in developing or constructing solar PV and/or BESS projects including the ability to:

• o evaluate and perform feasibility studies
• o conduct technology configurations
• o determine construction strategies and operating philosophies
• o evaluate yield assessments and conceptual designs
• o perform techno-economic cost analyses for the full lifecycle of a project
• o draft, review and negotiate commercial and contractual agreements
• o manage and advise transversally on all technical aspects of a project from cradle to grave

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a project management or technical coordination function on solar PV or BESS development or construction projects. Formal training in project management is strongly desirable;
• Knowledge in other renewable technologies such as Wind would be advantageous.
• Knowledge in procurement (e.g. FIDIC) and handling multidisciplinary projects are considered strong assets;
• A basic understanding of HV/MV/LV electrical systems, including international practices on grid connection for centralized energy projects, as well as electrical system integration & optimization for industrial customers.
• Knowledge and experience working on competitive tenders in the Middle East would be advantageous.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong people management skills;
• Flexible, meticulous, good planner, and organizer.
• Ability to work autonomously and be proactive.
• Stress resistant, results-focused, determined, decisive;
• You think outside the box and dare to challenge the status quo;

Business Understanding

• Participation on and closing of several utility scale renewable energy projects.
• Development and activities internationally and in MENA in particular.
• Interfaces with Business Development (BD) / Legal / Procurement / Acquisitions, Investments & Financial Advisory (AIFA) / Construction / Operations.
• O&M and/or construction knowledge

Location/travel

Dubai Office with travel in GCC plus episodic travels inside and outside the MENA region.

• Flexibility to travel in the AMEA region if needed.