Main purpose of the role:
The IAOM Project Manager is responsible for the modelling of the operations phase of the contracts of utility scale Wind, PV and Hybrid projects in South Africa. He/She is responsible for managing and supporting the asset operation batch of responses to calls for tenders, financial closing and preparations for operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- As part of the development of projects, accountable for the successful modelling (cost, quality, risk, etc) solutions of projects for bid.
- Manage and support the asset operation batch of responses to calls for bids and financial closing as per lender DD requirements.
- Define and optimize the asset operation strategy.
- Lead on the O&M technical topics and requirements.
- Develop the costing of the associated operational budgets and overall OPEX model inputs.
- Manage the drafting and negotiation of O&M contracts, EPC contracts and equipment supply.
- Involved in the contractual setup of required operational business structures.
- Responsible to review bid documentation and related contracts (ie. PDA, PPA, IA, DA, etc).
- Review and negotiate O&M offers from OEMs and BoP/HV suppliers and the related contracts (ie. SAA, SLA, etc).
- Provide support and input on local regulations and specificities.
- In conjunction with the local and international technical departments within the organisation, procurement departments and EDF RE's partners manage and ensure compliance with local legislation.
- Responsible for representing the IAOM workstream during project and technical meetings and planning.
- Manage successful integration between legal, technical, finance/ commercial, ED, QHSE, etc. of new projects as they relate to asset operations.
- Provide contract management support on operational projects.
- Ensure lessons learnt and REX is collated and fed back from operational teams to optimise projects in development.
- Maintain a strong link with Paris based IAOM team for project updates, tool evolution and lessons learnt that will help him/her in the missions.
Project phases
The IAOM Project Manager is responsible to provide support in the Technical, Financial/ Commercial, Contracts, HSEQ, ED, REX workstreams on projects in the:
- Development phase: Bid & Financial close
- Implementation phase: Construction
- Operations phase: Asset management and operation & maintenance
The position reports directly into:
The position reports functionally into:
- Technical Lead in the project teams
Preferred Qualifications and Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in related Engineering field
Must-have years of industry experiences:
- Minimum 10 years work experience, including experience in the energy sector globally, with renewables and storage experience preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of the REIPPP and private programmes and various contracts including SAA, PPA, IA, etc.
Technical competencies:
- Strong commercial judgment and technical acumen with strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities, with a strong focus on results and outcomes.
- Microsoft 365 Office: Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word, Powerpoint
Behavioral competencies:
- Intercultural skills, ability to adapt and manage priorities, autonomy, teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills, project management, budget and contracts, negotiation, curiosity
Leadership competencies, if applicable:
- Excellent communication skills in both oral and written English; additional local language skills are an advantage.
- Willingness to travel regularly in rural areas and driver’s license.