Project Execution Head (Project Development)

The Project Execution Head is responsible for significant portions or packages of Project Management as well as support to the overall Project Lead for the implementation and execution of power plant projects within the Project Development and Execution group covering renewables energies and potentially other Business Unit project execution support needs. The Execution group carries full responsibility for the execution management of all capital projects. It includes management of major supply and construction (EPC) contracts and contractors including, but not limited to, planning and schedule oversight, cost control, quality control, contract management, claims management, risk and safety management, et al. The group targets the safe and timely implementation, completion and turn-over of the project to Operations and Maintenance and other Business Units.Key Responsibilities:ProjectProvides technical support and expertise during evaluation and due diligence of suppliers of major equipment and services by review of quality and service, as well as, the contractor’s ability to deliver based on business needs and timelines.Oversees the project value chain. That is, oversight of the project interfaces between project development, construction and commissioning and hand-over to internal clients.To manage and coordinate with all internal BU’s, as needed, for the administrative and commercial management of the contract documents.Follow-through final commercial close-out of the project including completion of all outstanding claims, liabilities and commitments in liaison with senior management. Act as focal point for coordinating legal and other BU support for the process.Project ManagementProvide oversight management functions for Project Execution on-site project team.Manage and coordinate project schedule and budget while securing compliance to set standards on quality, safety, environment and community relations, etc., through regular discussion and coordination with contractors, suppliers, relevant government agencies and other stakeholders.Manages relationships with contractors and other suppliers to control adherence to contract agreements. Acts as focal point to the main contract partners including joint venture partners.Ensures regular project reporting of project status to senior management. Ensures compliance to all necessary permits, approvals, regulatory compliance, as needed, at local and national level.Monitors project status and decides on key project issues within approved limits of authority with senior management, major contractors and key suppliers.Monitors, controls and reports on Risk and Opportunities. Reviews project status by monitoring KPIs and parameters.Together with Asset Management team, to assist in developing internal control and compliance functions to address compliance by stakeholders.Plans and executes periodic assessment of business processes and verifies alignment with corporate policies and procedures.Operations and MaintenanceProvides inputs for operability and maintainability of projectsInterfaces with O&M group for turnover of project.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical). Professional qualification preferred.At least 10 years combined experience in power plant engineering, construction and/or operations and maintenance preferred. To include OEM and EPC contractor experience and in addition Utility experience preferred. Demonstrated project management experience with project P&L, schedule and cost responsibility for major capital projects.Proven track record demonstrating responsibility for Project Management functions of major fossil fired power and renewable project experience, through construction, commissioning to hand-over and completion.