Project Development Manager at a Leading Energy Solutions Provider - S & L Consulting

S & L Consulting - Our client is Africa's leading Energy solutions provider withexpertise in proffering solutions to complex problems in the energy sector.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Development Manager

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The key responsibility of this role is for you to manage the development of small to large, solar PV projects including mini-grid from initial site assessments and study, and designs, through to the planning and delivery, and commissioning as well as performing routine maintenance of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the business development and technical team to install PV inverters, commission new equipment, and enhance customer experience through quality service and professional conduct.
• Specify market requirements for current and future products by conducting market, competitive, and customer research supported by interaction with customers and non-customers to identify emerging trends, consumer demands, and technologies.
• Provide technical direction or support to installation teams during installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning, and performance monitoring.
• Perform simulation of solar PV, forecast system performance, and energy production to optimize efficiency.
• Develop design specifications and functional requirements for residential, commercial, or industrial solar energy systems or components.
• Coordinate with internal and external parties for the flawless execution of projects
• Manage relationships between clients and stakeholders
• Measure project performance using appropriate project management tools
• Perform risk management analysis to reduce project risks
• Report and escalate to upper management as and when needed
• Create and maintain a comprehensive project documentation
• Develop proposals and make presentations when required
• Influence Business strategic direction.
• Perform any other duty that maybe assigned to you by your line manager from time to time.

Qualifications

• Qualifications required are; B.Eng. in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or its equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience as a Technical Sales Engineer, 3 years in the Solar power sector will be sufficient.
• Must be experienced in designs of Solar Power Solutions, Contract, Project Management of Power Systems, Solar PV Systems, UPS, LV/HV Electrical Panels.
• Knowledge of UPS Systems, Hybrid Solar, Electrical, and Storage solutions will be of advantage
• Previous experience in a similar position is an advantage
• Knowledge Of solar system design and integration
• Good knowledge of the computer and the applications relevant to the position; like MS Office, AutoCAD and all other engineering software is a must.
• Ability to develop and make presentations for existing and prospective customers, in a professional manner
• Strategic thinking, prioritization skills and ability to plan and execute under defined procedures.
• Adept at quickly understanding new technologies and identifying business value.
• Strong commercial and financial modeling acumen with analytical skills
• Must possess excellent management, as well as organizational skills
• Possess the ability to cope with stress and effectively prioritize tasks
• Creativity: must be able to develop fresh ideas and strategies
• Effective people skills: He/she must have the ability to handle people no matter how difficult they might seem
• Ability to multi-task: He/she must be able to complete several tasks together and meet up with deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure and still be effective
• Ability to engage in new product/service research for the company
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and be self-motivated.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2022.