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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.
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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.
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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.
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The role requires a hands-on leader capable of managing technical, commercial, and operational challenges typical of large infrastructure projects in remote environments.
Qualifications****
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering Construction Management Project Management Renewable Energy Engineering
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Professional certification preferred: PMP (Project Management Professional) Chartered Engineer/Professional Engineer registration
Required Experience**
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Minimum 10–15 years of experience managing large infrastructure or renewable energy projects.
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Strong experience delivering utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage projects.
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Experience managing projects in emerging market environments is preferred.
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Utility-Scale Project Experience Requirements
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Candidates must demonstrate:
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Lead project managers in at least three (3) renewable energy projects exceeding 30 MW each
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At least one (1) project exceeding 100 MW solar PV capacity
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Experience delivering hybrid utility scale projects incorporating solar PV, battery energy storage, diesel generation and Energy Management Systems (EMS)
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Direct involvement in:
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EPC contract management
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Construction supervision
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FAT/SAT coordination
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Commissioning management
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Commercial operation handover