Project Development Officer

A well-establish renewable energy firm in Makati City is seeking for a Project Development Officer as part of its expansion locally.

Work set up: Permanent and full time

Monday to Friday usual dayshift schedule

Job Description

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new renewable energy project opportunities (solar, BESS, hybrid) aligned with company strategy and DOE policy directions.

• Conduct preliminary site assessments, resource analysis, and high-level feasibility evaluations to determine project viability.

• Prepare project origination briefs and investment screening memos for management review.

• Monitor DOE bid rounds, competitive selection agreements (CSA), and Green Energy Auction Program (GEAP) timelines; position the company for strategic participation.

• Build and maintain a healthy project pipeline database with status tracking, risk flags, and development milestone timelines.

• Lead project development activities from concept through Notice to Proceed (NTP), managing all development workstreams in a structured and timeline-driven manner.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project development plans covering land acquisition, permitting, grid interconnection, offtake, financing, and engineering milestones.

• Coordinate with the Permitting and Compliance Officer to align regulatory timelines with the overall project schedule.

• Facilitate NGCP grid interconnection processes, including SIS/GIS applications, Point of Connection (POC) negotiations, and connection agreement execution.

• Oversee the preparation of technical studies, site development plans, and pre-feasibility reports in coordination with Engineering.

• Identify development risks early and escalate with mitigation strategies to the Director, Project Development.

• Lead land acquisition activities including site identification, title verification, due diligence and negotiation of lease agreements and option contracts with landowner.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical), Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Environmental Science, or a related field.

• A Jurist Doctor Degree or a master's degree in environmental management, Business Administration (MBA), Energy Management, or Public Policy is an advantage.

• Professional Engineer (PRC-licensed) designation is a plus for engineering backgrounds.

• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in project development, business development, or investment in the energy, infrastructure, or real estate sectors.

• Demonstrated track record of managing renewable energy projects (solar, wind, BESS, hydro) from development through financial close or NTP.

• Experience working with Philippine regulatory agencies (DOE, ERC, NGCP) and LGUs in a project development capacity.

• Prior exposure to project finance, investment due diligence, or lender coordination is highly preferred.

• Strong understanding of the Philippine renewable energy regulatory framework: RA 9513 (RE Act), RA 9136 (EPIRA), Green Energy Auction Program, Feed-In Tariff, and GEA mechanisms.

• Working knowledge of NGCP grid interconnection processes, power system fundamentals, and electricity market dynamics (WESM).

• Financial literacy: ability to read and understand project financial models, IRR/NPV

analysis, debt sizing, and investment return metrics