Total Nigeria Plc is a Marketing and Services subsidiary of Total; a multinational energy company operating in more than 130 countries and committed to providing sustainable products and services for its customers. For over 50 years, Total Nigeria Plc has remained the leader in the downstream sector of the Nigerian oil and gas industry with an extensive distribution network of over 500 service stations nationwide and a wide range of top quality energy products and services. T
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The Project Manager will have the following activities:
Manage multiple projects execution at a time from EPC contract negotiation to hand over with focus on safety, quality, budget, planning and documentation management.
Support and follow-up the permitting and Engineering team in local approvals and regulatory obligations
Support & follow-up on-board suppliers including EPCs and engineering consultants, in full respect of HSE, Quality and compliance guidelines and specifications. Engage in commercial negotiations and maintain relationships, to ensure equipment and contractors are optimally and sustainably procured.
Ensure strict adherence of projects design and material selection as per contractual requirements
Ensure construction quality & safety by regular visits and reports
Manage projects construction with focus on safety, quality, budget and planning
Ensure proper projects commissioning and testing of the plant as per contractual requirements and industry good practice
Handing over the projects to both O&M Team and Client in line with set contractual objectives
In charge of documentation management following company requirements
Work in line with Group Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) requirements
Liaise with technical services for technical specifications use and continuous improvement and with remote engineering support when applicable
Engage in commercial negotiations and maintain relationships, to ensure equipment and contractors are optimally and sustainably procured
Participation in improving the Project Management Office (PMO) by implementing and adding tools good practices
Built strong Relationship with Client after proper handing over from sales/development team
Profile
Min. 5 years of projects management experience on solar projects.
Graduate from a premier university with a degree in engineering. Graduate degree and/or related professional qualifications considered a plus.
Experience with maintaining minimum functional specification, commissioning checklists, and standard operating practices for rooftop solar projects.
Working experience of the Nigeria context in electrical norms, renewable energy regulations, construction codes, is appreciated.
Knowledge of project management good practices, engineering, and solar specific software such MS Project, AutoCAD, PVSyst, Meteonorm, SolarGIS, Helioscope, Sketchup, etc.
Identify projects by implementing indirect sales and marketing processes - networks of EPC partners, developers - and direct via the group's B2B portfolio in Nigeria to conclude exclusivity agreements and establish long term relationships.
Identification of commercial & industrial prospects likely to enter in a PPA Agreement
Implement the economic model of TotalEnergies Solar Distributed Generation, build, finance and then operate the assets
Work effectively within the TotalEnergies network and TotalEnergies affiliates within country teams, regulatory bodies, corporate clients and corporate groups, financing institutions
Coordinate with the other affiliate teams our multi energy offering and strategy
Realization of commercial proposals (non-binding and binding offers) creating value for our clients
Management of key accounts and local partners
Ensure the profitability of the projects presented to the investment committees and in their execution
Ensure that the activities in Nigeria are compliant with TRDG HSE standards
Ensure good knowledge of the legal and operational context necessary to operate in Nigeria (legal, fiscal, regulatory) and ensure the implementation and compliance of Group processes (tax, compliance, HR, legal, etc.)
Contribute to Credit management: cash collection from customers.
Contribute to preparing the N+1 budget and participate in the PLT in its area
Ensure the monthly reporting of activities and prepare the investment dossiers
Hire the right people; managerial capacity to keep them in the organization.
Manage regulatory processes, financing, commercial activity and associated business partners, stakeholder coordination, construction and performance of solar power plants, with a permanent concern for HSE objectives.
Reporting the trends and tendency of the area to the head office in order to adapt the strategy
Responsible for building and maintaining tools to industrialize our offer & process
Follow-up and monitoring of business evolutions potentially impacting the development of DG business
Candidate Profile
Master of science, engineering, letter or business. A MBA is a plus.
Previous management of a business unit or a Total affiliate, ideally within Total Solar DG. Building a P&L, Structuring pricing proposals
Strong leadership skills. Able to recruit, set up, manage, direct and motivate a team of diverse skilled resources. Able to bond into an high performance team.
Proven ability to operate effectively with autonomy.
Experience in solar and in signing PPA agreements, management of tendering processes, construction site management and asset O&M
Knowledge of the local market and strong interpersonal skills will be needed to engage local stakeholders
Precision and zero compromise / tolerance approach to HSE. Technical excellence must be proven
Commercial skills ability to negotiate contracts with all levels of counterparty business.
Experiences in different cultural environments
10-15 years of experience positioning sophisticated solutions and cost-benefit analyses
Working languages: English, French is a nice to have.
Method of Application
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