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The Project Execution Officer supports the Senior Project Execution Officer in ensuring the timely and successful delivery of approved projects. The role focuses on facilitating, monitoring, and aligning deliverables from functional teams (e.g., Legal, Document Control, Engineering, Permitting, Finance) to ensure continuity from acquisition through project readiness. The officer contributes by tracking progress, surfacing issues early, and recommending solutions that keep projects on time, within budget, and compliant with internal and external requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Real Estate, or related field from a reputable university.
• Strong academic or professional credentials; advanced coursework or certifications in project management, real estate, or related disciplines is an advantage.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant work experience, with at least two (2) years in land acquisition, real estate development, permitting, or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and facilitate deliverables across functional teams (e.g., Legal, Document Control, Technical Services, Permitting).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to escalate issues and propose practical solutions.
• High degree of integrity, accountability, and ability to work under time-sensitive project environments.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project tracking tools (knowledge of digital workflow tools is an advantage).
• Monitor and track all property due diligence and documentation prepared by relevant functional teams; escalate issues and recommend solutions where needed.
• Ensure that all due diligence and permitting requirements are completed within defined contingency periods and before critical project deadlines.
• Facilitate coordination among functional teams to ensure timely handover of requirements.
• Monitor post-acquisition clean-up activities handled and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Maintain updated regular reports and trackers on project progress for senior management review and decision-making.
• Identify risks, delays, or bottlenecks in functional team outputs, and propose corrective actions.
• Perform other monitoring and facilitation tasks in support of project execution as required by management.

Posted today

Location: Manila, Philippines (with regional oversight in Thailand and ASEAN)

Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer (COO) / Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Company: (Insert Company Name) – Developer/Operator of C&I Solar and Distributed Energy Resources across ASEAN

Role Overview: The Project Execution Director will lead the delivery of Commercial & Industrial (C&I) solar projects in the Philippines and Thailand, ensuring they are executed on-time, on-budget, and to the highest technical and safety standards. This role covers the full project lifecycle from post-contract award to commissioning and handover to the O&M team. The Director will manage internal engineering and project management teams, coordinate with EPC partners, oversee supply chain and permitting, and act as the main interface with clients for execution-related matters. This position requires both strategic oversight and hands-on leadership, with strong cross-cultural and cross-border project experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Delivery & Execution Oversight

• Lead and manage execution of all C&I solar projects in the Philippines and Thailand (rooftop, ground-mount, hybrid with BESS).
• Oversee the full project lifecycle: detailed design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and client handover.
• Ensure delivery against contractual obligations (PPAs, EPC agreements, performance guarantees).
• Establish standardized execution playbooks, QA/QC protocols, and safety frameworks across both markets.

2. Engineering & Technical Coordination

• Coordinate with internal engineering team on detailed design, interconnection approvals, and DU/EGAT (Thailand) grid compliance.
• Evaluate and approve technical solutions, ensuring cost-effectiveness and bankability.
• Drive value engineering initiatives to lower CAPEX/LCOE while maintaining performance ratio targets.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ASEAN codes, standards, and permitting requirements.

3. Supply Chain & Procurement Management

• Oversee procurement of modules, inverters, mounting systems, and balance-of-system equipment.
• Negotiate with suppliers and EPC partners to optimize costs, warranties, and delivery schedules.
• Build strategic vendor relationships across ASEAN to secure supply in volatile markets.
• Manage logistics, warehousing, and cross-border customs compliance.

4. Construction Management & Site Oversight

• Oversee project managers and site engineers to ensure construction aligns with schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Implement strong HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) policies, aligned with DOLE (Philippines) and Thailand Labor standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections and progress reviews, resolving bottlenecks proactively.
• Ensure effective contractor management, including claims resolution and variation order negotiations.

5. Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Act as the senior project interface with clients, distribution utilities, regulators (DOE/ERC in PH, DEDE/EGAT in TH), and local governments.
• Provide regular project updates, progress reports, and risk assessments to clients and senior management.
• Build strong relationships with local authorities and permitting bodies to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Build, lead, and mentor a binational execution team (Philippines + Thailand).
• Manage project managers, engineers, HSSE officers, and field staff across multiple sites.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence.
• Ensure knowledge transfer and consistency of execution standards across both countries.

7. Financial & Risk Management

• Monitor project budgets, cashflows, and milestone payments.
• Implement rigorous project controls to track cost, schedule, and performance deviations.
• Lead risk management workshops; proactively address supply chain, technical, and permitting risks.
• Support CFO and COO in project financing by providing execution timelines and capex forecasts.

Qualifications & Experience

Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering (PE license preferred); Master's in Engineering/PM or MBA is a plus.

12–15 years in renewable energy or power infrastructure execution; minimum 5 years in senior project leadership in solar PV (C&I, utility-scale, or hybrid projects); proven track record in multi-site, cross-border projects in ASEAN (Philippines/Thailand preferred); deep knowledge of Philippine DOE/ERC/DU permitting and Thai DEDE/EGAT/PEA/MEA regulatory frameworks; excellent negotiation and contractor management skills; cross-cultural leadership; English fluent; Filipino and Thai a plus.

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive executive salary; performance bonus; long-term incentive; regional travel allowance and executive insurance.