Job description
Head of Project Development
Project Development:
- Lead and supervise project development activities from pre-development to Financial Close
- Secure land and grid connection rights, permits, authorizations, and stakeholder support
- Design and implement efficient development processes and methodologies
- Manage relationships with stakeholders and appoint and manage consultants for studies and surveys
- Develop risk mitigation strategies and proactively address issues
- Secure project sites for renewable energy projects through acquisition, lease, or partnerships
- Negotiate and manage land agreements and all associated documents
- Manage relationships with landowners, registry of deeds / land registration authority, Department of Agrarian Reform, local government, and consultants
- Secure transmission line right-of-way and easements up to the grid connection point
- Conduct site identification and selection research for new large-scale renewable energy projects
- Develop risk mitigation strategies for land acquisition
Required skills and experience:
- 8-15 years of experience in wind and solar PV project development management and land acquisition
- Ability to create and maintain project budgets and timelines in project management software
- Sound understanding of permitting requirements and land considerations in the Philippines
- Proven ability to successfully close land acquisition and project development transactions
- Excellent network among government institutions, renewable energy companies, and landowners
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and contract negotiation skills
- Financial modelling skills are a plus
- Able to travel nationally as required
