Project Development Manager (Permitting)

• Proactively originate, manage and support the development of large-scale ground-mounted solar PV projects in Colombia.
• Manage and support the process of securing land lease agreements or purchases, grid connection environmental licence and other permitting and licences for construction and operation of the projects.
• Review relevant project documentation and external contracts
• Develop and evaluate investment proposals, project risk assessments and submissions to authorities
• Liaise with in-country partners, consultants and advisors
• Manage and implement environmental and Social IFC standards, specifically with local community
• Manage the tender processes for services.
• Report to management.
• Create and monitor development budgets, timelines and programs
• Report regarding project status, feasibility, project risks and budgets
• Manage and keep project documentation.
• Manage process with UPME, including but not limited to tax incentives, connection requests, project registration, Curve S.

• Proven track record in project development of large-scale ground-mounted solar PV projects from green field until ready-to-build stage,
• Experience, network and knowledge of the grid network operators, ANLA and or CARs and other relevant authorities and stakeholders in Colombia.
• Experience of other energy technologies like wind, hydro, storage or gas is an advantage.
• Affinity with technical and financial feasibility of projects
• Master or bachelor degree in Engineering
• Fluent in English is a must, mastery of additional languages is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible, creative, and entrepreneurial, go-getter, positive attitude, deadlines compliance
• Self-driven and independent work talent performs well in a team.
• Attentive to detail while overseeing the bigger picture.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory framework of FNCER

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