Company Statement

The new sustainability: want to join a renewable energy pioneer? Our mission is to advance large-scale photovoltaics to meet the growing global demand for clean electricity. Come be a part of our success story!

Intro Paragraph

As a (Senior) EPC Development Manager, you will be responsible for preparing IBV’s entry to new EPC markets as well as early on consultation on projects in IBV’s DEV pipeline. Together with various project teams you will drive upcoming, large-scale solar PV projects towards a “ready-to-built” stage (RTB) and assure all inputs for the EPC team are available at the project’s Kick-Off. During the realization phase, you will be responsible for closing the loop of lessons learned for the next “wave” of projects in the pipeline of your markets.

Your Job

Preparation of upcoming EPC projects:

• Manage the upcoming EPC Pipeline expected from specific markets.
• Liaise regularly with the DEV team to monitor the upcoming projects qualified for EPC services and/or realization.
• Perform due diligence on the development package as an input to the EPC unit and advise on actions necessary to achieve RTB, such as studies, surveys, or design optimization, etc., and identify project risks.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams in upcoming projects to define the scope, schedule, and budget for the EPC Phase.
• Plan early EPC workstreams necessary to achieve the project timeline, such as grid works, site preparation, ordering of long lead items, etc.
• Liaise with internal teams about pre-construction activities and other EPC requirements (e.g. lease, insurances, HSSE, licenses, local entity set-up, taxes & duties, logistics, … etc.).
• Support the Legal Department and the Contract Manager during negotiations and preparation of Ho Ts or EPC/O&M contracts and its appendices.
• Manage pre-NTP EPC Services provided to other IBV Business Units, JVs, or external clients as EPC single point of contact to internal and/or external SPVs.

Preparation of new EPC Markets:

• Identify EPC & O&M contractor requirements for new markets (e.g. registration, accreditation, taxation...).
• Run 3rd party EPC, O&M tender for internal benchmarking of the EPC setup and budget and prepare for the Make/Buy decision.
• Identify preferred EPC and O&M setup options.
• Identification of legal and technical advisors as well as potential contractors.

Your profile

• A degree in the area of Engineering, business, or related field.
• Proven experience in project management or related experience.
• Technical understanding of solar photovoltaics and familiarity with the process of procurement, construction, and logistics of investment projects.
• Advanced skill level in Data Analytics, MS Office 365, and related IT applications.
• Well-developed intercultural skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to coordinate well with internal teams and external clients or partners.
• Systematic and proactive organizational approach with an ability to switch fluidly between details and big picture focus.
• Full proficiency in English, both written and spoken; any other language is a plus.
• Willingness to travel.

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