Commercial Project Manager Level

Function: Commercial Project Manager Level

Reports to: Head, Energy

Location: Lagos

Purpose: As the Commercial Project Manager, you are to assist the functional head of the Energy Subsidiary.

Tasked with projects and business activities, improving overall business functions to make the company

run profitably, developing new businesses and partnerships, developing strategic plans, communicating

business goals with people, process, and technology in view, and having a blend of technical expertise,

strategic planning, and leadership skills.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

▪ Driving the marketing, branding, project, and business development activities including client relations,

proposal development, and attendance at conferences and workshops at the top level in the Power, Oil

& Gas (downstream, midstream, and upstream), Manufacturing and other Sectors ▪ Assist in planning

and implementing long term business strategies to achieve the company’s objectives.

▪ Develop detailed project plans, including timelines and budget forecasts.

▪ Coordinate and manage the integration of technical activities.

▪ Oversee and report on the project’s progress to the Head of Energy

▪ Sourcing for strategic partnerships, new businesses and projects (local & international

▪ Assist clients in the project development and project management of renewable energy projects

throughout the project life cycle – from development to construction, to operational hand-off.

▪ Develop plans and estimates for projects, including equipment and construction pricing, labor rates

and schedules, and productivity estimates.

▪ Coordinate external bidding process required to procure goods and services necessary for all phases

of project execution, including preparation of bid packages, evaluation of proposals, contract

negotiations, and recommendations to senior management.

▪ Support project developers in developing projects and assist risk management as requested to secure

power-off take arrangements, financing agreements, equity acquisition agreements, and requests for

proposals related to the projects/sites for which the Project Manager is responsible.

▪ Work in partnership with development teams to ensure a seamless transition of sites into the

construction phase.

▪ Provide leadership for the on-site project team by building and motivating team members to meet

project goals, and adhere to their responsibilities and project milestones.

▪ Perform commercial and technical contract reviews for construction and procurement contracts.

▪ Review, comment on, and negotiate project change orders.

▪ Review and comment on progress payment applications.

▪ Ensure successful QA/QC and commissioning processes.

▪ Assist in dispute, negotiation, arbitration, and litigation, as needed.

▪ Participate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools, and partnerships to expand and mature

these capabilities for the organization.

▪ Monitor staff performance and complete performance reviews.

▪ Travels as needed to perform required activities (approximately 25% of the time).

Job-Specific Competencies

▪ Good Knowledge of solar Mini-grade

▪ High degree of integrity and reliability.

▪ Knowledge of principles and practices of basic office management.

▪ Strong leadership, contracting, and risk management.

▪ Comfortable with a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

▪ Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating

teamwork, innovation, and excellence.

▪ Passionate and enthusiastic about alternative energy.

▪ General understanding and ability to use project scheduling software and methodology.

▪ Ability to interpret project financial reports and prepare cash flow forecasts.

Organizational

Competencies

• Integrity & Excellence

• Customer Centric

Qualifications & Experience Required

▪ Prior experience as a Project Manager or Project Developer responsible for the development, design,

engineering, and construction of utility-scale wind, solar, and/or battery energy storage projects is

required for this position.

▪ Minimum of 8 - 12 years of experience in construction project management of utility-scale energy

projects, with 5+ years focused on utility-scale renewable energy projects.

▪ BS/MS in Engineering or Construction Management with a PE license and/or PMP certification

preferred.

▪ Strong contracting, contract negotiations, and risk management skills.

▪ Ability to manage multiple tasks within a project and multiple projects from conception to completion

Qualified candidate should send email to chioma.amasiani@cbcemea.com using Job title as the subject of the email.