Project Development Manager

Context & Environment

TotalEnergies has announced its ambition to achieve carbon neutrality across all its activities by 2050, together with society. This climate ambition requires us to embark on a decade of transformation and in particular to massively develop the production of electricity from renewable sources. Our goal is to reach 35 GW of renewable generation capacity in 2025 and 100 GW of production by 2030 and to be among the top 5 companies in the sector.

As part of this ambition, and in order to make the most of the Company's international footprint, we have decided to increase the business development efforts in the countries where the Company has already a presence and where renewables have a growth potential. In South Africa, TotalEnergies has been awarded projects in the public sector REIPPPP and RMIPPPP bid rounds, private sector CPPAs, and intends to participate in additional renewables projects which are commercially attractive and in line with the country's needs.

Activities

This is a skilled position responsible for the overall management of all project teams involved in the transacting/closing phase of projects, including project finance, contract management, permitting, engineering, procurement, interconnection, HSE, insurance and construction readiness.

1. Coordinate and lead the project teams involved in the transacting/closing phase (pre-NTP) of the project, including both within the function (financial modelling, engineering, procurement, construction readiness, permitting, interconnection, contract management, HSE, insurance) and external within the company (finance including modelling, legal, asset management, etc.).
2. Manage and coordinate external advisors (financial advisors, LLA, LTA, owner engineers, ED advisors, etc.).
3. Optimize the financial model.
4. Direct interface with key stakeholders at project level, including off-takers, partners, Lenders, Eskom, etc.
5. Achieve financial close on time, under budget and with the highest quality and HSE standards.
6. Implement and lead all project controls processes: cost controls, contract management and scheduling.
7. Effectively communicate to all project stakeholder project progress and possible alternative plans to recuperate possible project deviations.
8. Liaise with all team leads to identify possible conflict on execution because of their different areas of concern.
9. Identify the sources of likely problems early on and proactively take preventive measures to avoid any potential project risks and determine response actions to mitigate any negative impact (always have a plan B).
10. No surprises approach to project execution.
11. Management of the project contractual obligations.
12. Project reporting (internal and external).
13. Establish cost report and KPIs for control of the project.
14. Anticipate and lead internal governance processes in order to obtain project's FID.
15. Support the preparation of bids.

Candidate Profile

• BEng/BSc degree in Engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, etc.).
• Minimum 7 - 10 years' experience in development and/or execution of EPC projects of medium to large size.
• Minimum 5 years project management experience with medium and large size projects (preferably in the energy sector).
• Having experience dealing with the local utility (ESKOM).
• Knowledge and experience in power purchase agreements.
• Experience in Contract, Risk and Procurement Management.
• Deep knowledge of Project controls (cost controls, contract management and scheduling).
• Consolidated knowledge in planning software (MS Projects, etc.).
• Master's degree in project management or PMP is a plus.
• Fluent in English, other languages would be a plus.

Key Skills

• Leadership skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• High degree of flexibility and adaptability to a changing environment.
• Capability to lead diverse international teams located in different parts of the world.
• Strong customer and business focus, effective management of multiple stakeholders.

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

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