Clean Energy Project Manager at Infrastructure Credit Guarantee (InfraCredit)

Job Summary

InfraCredit seeks to hire an experienced project manager to join the clean energy team in Lagos, Nigeria. The ideal candidate will have at leats five (5) years of experience developing, managing and operating Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) projects across the country.

DIRECT REPORT TO

Clean Energy Technical Lead and the Head, Credit Risk & Portfolio Management

ENGAGEMENT PERIOD

1 Year contract in the first instance and extendable/renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

SCOPE OF WORK

Pre-construction Phase

• Review of construction drawings and specifications, including technology configurations and specifications where applicable
• Undertake reviews on feasibility studies carried out on mini-grids – Selection and sizing of PV equipment, site plans, simulation of yields, electrical diagrams, sizing of storage systems and storage hybrid (if applicable).
• Review of technical due diligence reports on projects to be financed.
• Developing a risk catalogue ensuring the key risks involved in implementing the project/business are covered with appropriate mitigation plans.

Develop a Test and Check plan for Mini Grids

•  Analysis of direct cost incurred during the project construction and contingency budget.
• Monitor procurements and ensure timely delivery of materials to site.
• Monitor and track key milestones required for the Pre-Construction phase of the applicable Grant funding (e.g. World Bank, SEforALL etc.)
• Follow quotes and invoicing with regards to the project
• Review of construction and disbursement schedules
• Advising on risk mitigation on inherent construction risk
• Preparation of a Construction Risk Assessment

Construction Phase

• Advising on risk mitigation on inherent construction risk
• Monitoring general compliance with contract documents.
• Update the project management schedule for monitoring project progress (Cost, Quality, Deadlines etc.) with EPC contractors and for coordinating various on-site activities.
• Update project management implementation plan (with details of key activities) where applicable using techniques like: CPM. PERT, EBS, Grid analysis; defined project milestones and timelines for execution, resource allocation and contingencies.
• Monitor and track key milestones required for the Construction phase of the applicable Grant funding (e.g. World Bank, SEforALL etc.)
• The Project Manager will be tracking the location and confirming the safety of equipment (post-delivery and pre-installation).
• Closely monitor contractor activities and progress on site.
• Update InfraCredit’s reporting template monthly and attend monthly calls to provide project status reports and quickly escalate any changes noticed on site.
• Monitor status of authorizations and permits required to complete the project work.
• Identify and monitor changes while work is in progress and risks arising from these changes.
• Sign off on milestone certificates for next phase commencement/disbursement.
• Time Management and Reporting: The Project Manager will be required to provide reports on time required to complete the works, analyze actual and potential causes that have or may lead to partial delays, forecast variances from the works baseline plan by evaluating time necessary for completion.
• Change order and contingency budget analysis.
• Review of testing reports.
• Photographic documentation of progress.

Preparation of Project Status Reports

• Ensure a smooth project closure by conducting project reviews, documenting lessons learned, and transitioning project deliverables to the appropriate stakeholders. This includes evaluating project success and identifying areas for improvement in future projects.
• Establishing quality standards for project deliverables and ensuring that they are met. This includes conducting quality control checks, reviewing work products, and implementing quality improvement processes.
• The Project Manager will be required to provide timely reports & analyze actual and potential causes that have or may lead to partial delays in project, forecast variances from the works baseline plan by evaluating time necessary for completion.
• Carry out a post construction cost Assessment confirming that each requisition is prepared in accordance with terms and conditions of the necessary contract ,at the close-out phase of every project.
• Conduct a technical testing on the facilities and issue necessary final certificates for the plants.
• At the completion stage of InfraCredit’s projects, monitor site acceptance tests and checks to ensure the contractor covered the full scope of work.
• Identify potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on the project. This includes monitoring and managing risks throughout the project lifecycle and implementing contingency plans when necessary.
• Track the location and confirming the safety of equipment (postdelivery, and pre-installation)

KEY PERFORMANCE INDEX

• Timeliness and quality of output
• Number of clean energy projects deployed within prespecified timelines and project budgets.

Requirements

• Candidates for the Clean Energy Project Manager’s role should meet the following requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in clean energy sector either as a project manager or a supervisor.
• An understanding of financial markets, infrastructure projects financing and workings of development finance institution
• Proven analytical skills and systematic problem solving, as well as excellent communication and writing skills
• Strong project management skills, and demonstrated commitment to professional and client service excellence
• Experience with multitasking efficiently and accurately with little oversight
• Acute attention to detail and a dedication to providing high quality work products