CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT

• REN Business Unit:

1. Total Renewables Business Unit is at the spearhead of the Company’s multi-energy and durable strategy
2. It covers the development, construction, O&M, asset management and financing of renewable projects: large and small scale (distributed generation) solar, onshore and offshore wind, off-grid energy, storage
3. Its strategic objective is to accumulate 35 GW by 2025, 100 GW of operational renewables by 2030 (end of April 2023 baseline: 18,2 GW), and become a worldwide leader, safe and innovative, in renewable energies
4. Given this ambitious growth agenda, the rapid pace of operations, and the regular changes, agility and fast learning are imperatives: 
   • To deliver the objectives of top management
   • To continue capturing market opportunities
   • To hone our innovation capacities 
   • While industrializing processes and streamlining our organization

• Projects Division:

1. The Projects Division is central in REN’s onshore value chain and its growth and leadership strategy towards reaching 100 GW
2. As part of REN's new organization, the Projects division is dedicated to:
   • Managing projects in the development phase, while contributing upstream to the maturation of opportunities harnessed by the Business Developers.
   • Overseeing the execution of post-NTP projects, both during construction and commissioning, and for supporting the handover to the Asset & Countries Division for the operation phase

ACTIVITIES

The Head of Project Development ensures the projects meet all the conditions required for construction, by securing and finalizing the aces (permits, offtake, grid connection and site), the financing and the contractors’ selection, leading a multidisciplinary team on all aspects (technical, financial, legal, etc.), preparing the investment file alongside the Business Development team who focuses on originating the project and maintaining partner’s relationships. 

 The Head of Project Development is specifically accountable for the permitting process and ensures that all necessary permits and approvals are obtained in a timely and cost-effective manner. This can involve working closely with regulatory agencies, government officials, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

Project Development

• Develops and manages project development plans to deliver project on time, quality including H3SE, and budget, in line with Company’s requirements: 
  1. Defines schedules and manages deadlines
  2. Conducts risk assessments & mitigation
  3. Constructs project budget to drive project progress 
• Coordinates internal stakeholders and manages suppliers/subcontractors, in coordination with the Business Developer 
• Oversees relationship with partners in association with the Business Developer
• Oversees relationships with external stakeholders as landowners, local & relevant authorities, public entities, advisors, grid operator, TSO electrical compagnies, utilities… in association with the Business Developer
• Leads activities to secure site control (land lease agreement, due diligence if needed, analysis of various reports…), permits and grid connection.
• Coordinates activities for the financial close preparation process under the lead of Transaction & Finance teams and in cooperation with the Business Developer and Owner’s Representative
• Monitors and manages project development risks including identifying potential issues and developing mitigation strategies.
• Ensures the economic viability of the project & prepares inputs for financial projections, reviews the economic analysis & business modelling, 
• Implements and manages payment schedules 
• Prepares management presentations on project, development status and project economics, manages internal approval, communicates to project team and management regarding changing elements and completes requested management reporting and tracking
• Prepares, with Business Developer, Director of Projects APAC and Owner’s Representative, the investment file to present the most qualitative dossier, follows the dossier’s review by the Investment control Tower, briefs her/his management for the Investment Committee presentation.  
• Creates project data room and maintains project data 
• Manages the interfaces with OneTech and engineering to monitor technical development and technical decision-making during project development
• Onboards the Project Execution Manager and oversees the contractors’ selection and contract negotiations
• Ensures the offtake allow efficient structuring of the project in close link with other streams (permits, procurement, financing…) and supports internal stakeholders (Business Developer, offtake manager…) for its securing. 
• Manages interconnection process

Permitting:

• Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, including engineers, architects, contractors, and consultants, to ensure that all necessary information is included in the permit applications and organize answers to question from administration.
• Engages with regulatory agencies and government officials to obtain all permits and approvals, and to address any questions or concerns they may have about the project.
• Manages timelines and budgets for the permitting process and providing regular updates to project stakeholders.
• Ensures compliance with all permit conditions and requirements throughout the construction process and addressing any issues or concerns that arise during this phase.
• Organizes concertation with local stakeholders
• Ensures documents completion and availability
• Prepares handover documentation for the execution phase

Pre-Construction

• Participates in the contract strategy by providing technical expertise, to design the RFP and the scope of work packages for EPC firms
• Participates in the EPC call for tender, negotiation, and final selection of subcontractors
• Collaborates with design and engineering teams to ensure construction plans are in accordance with design specifications.
• Reviews design drawings and engineering deliverables from EPC contractors to prioritize critical areas requiring further analysis
• Sets up the project execution team
• Onboards the contractors and oversees the procurement of long lead time items and material
• Manages the Request for Information and Change Management processes for incoming design change requests

Construction

• Manages SPV Execution manager
• Monitors construction phase progress in terms of schedule, quality, costs, and risks
• Applies and ensures compliance with TTE’s H3SE policy
• Provides the Owner’s representative and/or Asset Manager with all the required inputs for JV/SPV board meetings (if applicable)
• Follows up the coordination with EPC contracts and equipment vendors (to ensure adherence to and compliance with contract terms and delivery of contractual deliverables), management and definition of mitigation plan 
• In coordination with Project Development, facilitates legal approval and authorization of permits, as well as conformity to the mode of operations

Commissioning

• Oversees the commissioning schedule, budget and quality control, conducting on-site inspections as needed, and coordinating with subcontractors’ engineers
• Prepares the asset handover to operations (O&M Manager) including all project’s related data and a list of closed reservations and remaining minor reservations to the Asset Manager 

Continuous improvement

• Capitalizes projects’ construction experience feedback by collecting, organizing and filing all project documentation, both internally and for external third-party stakeholders
• Assists with the development and implements internal operating policies, standards and procedures for Construction

Other activities: 

• Analyzes and factors in relevant regulations and procedures required by local planning and building departments.
• Keeps himself/herself fully informed on energy sector, technologies, policies, government regulation, industry trends affecting renewable energy and energy storage.
• Contributes to budget and PLT exercises over the country and projects within his perimeter. 
• Contributes to defining ace matured and secured milestones in cooperation with ICT.
• Provides Return on Experience (REX) based on his projects and contributes to improving the development processes

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPEREINCE REQUIRED

The Incumbent is expected to have a range of competencies and experience including: 

• Master’s Degree / Engineering Degree
• +10 years of experience, in project management in the industry (renewable industry would be a plus), or in business development or in industrial projects architecture
• Understand technical aspects of the Renewable Industry
• Strong contract negotiation experience
• Knowledge of financial modelling
• Excellent knowledge of local regulation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Open to regular travel
• Fluent English required; Bahasa will be a strong plus