PM Team Lead (1 year contract - extendable)

The Project Manager Team Lead is responsible for:

Client management

• Optimized Client communication in projects execution
• Execute the Project in compliance with PPA requirements (e.g. Condition Precedent)
• Manage and hold regular progress meetings with Client
• Manage Site completion and acceptance on Commercial Operation (COD) with Client

EPC management

• Optimize CAPEX in line with market benchmarks and local regulations.
• Manage EPC tenders, BOQ reviews, and contractor selection.
• Secure all engineering approvals prior to execution.
• Confirm structural and rooftop compliance prior to construction.
• Obtain internal contract approvals within budget.
• Manage EPC contracts including negotiations, budget control, and performance.
• Ensure contractor compliance with legislation and company HSE standards.
• Validate EPC performance bonds and guarantees.
• Review contractor execution methodologies.
• Manage EPC delays, LDs, and handover processes.
• Coordinate permitting and licensing with authorities.
• Manage EPC budgets and prevent cost overruns.
• Ensure complete as-built documentation prior to O&M; handover.
• Evaluate EPC contractors post-project.
• Conduct site inspections for safety and quality.
• Qualify and onboard new EPC contractors.
• Ensure site inspections for all projects, for safety on site and quality assessment
• Find new EPC contractors and ensure that all EPC contractors are qualified,
• Ensure full compliance with Company Technical & HSE referential and standards.

O&M management

• Coordinate handover with local O&M team before project completion
• Ensure full Project handover documentation, PR tests and as-built PV syst are provided on time
• Facilitate O&M team for troubleshooting operational issues during defects liability period of EPC contractor.

General

• Engage with Engineering Center and ensure the designs are all optimized with the actual site conditions
• Anticipate and act for all potential challenges in Project execution
• Ensure projects are covered by active insurance, as per company standards
• Manage all projects in full compliance with HSE and technical specifications per company requirements
• Ensure all projects related permits, approval from the concerned authorities on time for construction, commissioning and start of operations
• Update and manage all activities through the company projects management tools
• Interact with teams at APAC Hub/ HQ to share best practices, and improve country projects execution efficiency
• Ensure active capex reduction
• Ensure efficient internal Hand Over: Sales to PM, PM to O&M
• Coordinate with Finance accounting, procurement & O&M teams on invoice issuance, COD, COC
• Act as a strong, collaborative member of the regional PM Team leads team and in the country team
• Support country Project Managers and actively contribute to their ongoing coaching and capability development
• Manage recruitment of projects managers, their onboarding and team performance evaluation

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Holds an engineering degree (mechanical or electrical), preferably a master in energy or related field
• Min. 10 years of experience in rooftop solar projects execution.
• Proven track record and experience of project lifecycle from bidding to operations.
• Rigor, zero compromise with HSE deviation and holds work at height certificate
• Strong analytical skills and Creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle complex situations and work under pressure
• Organized, proven autonomy, ability to prioritize tasks and initiatives
• Ability to travel as assigned.
• Knowledge of engineering and solar specific softwares (Helioscope, Meteonorm, PVSyst) is highly desirable
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills in English and the local language.
• Leadership experience in managing a diverse team.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.