Project Development Manager - Cape Town at TotalEnergies

• 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.
• 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.).
• Manage and coordinate external advisors (financial advisors, LLA, LTA, owner engineers, ED advisors, etc.).
• Optimize the financial model.
• Direct interface with key stakeholders at project level, including off-takers, partners, Lenders, Eskom, etc.
• Achieve financial close on time, under budget and with the highest quality and HSE standards.
• Implement and lead all project controls processes: cost controls, contract management and scheduling.
• Effectively communicate to all project stakeholder project progress and possible alternative plans to recuperate possible project deviations.
• Liaise with all team leads to identify possible conflict on execution because of their different areas of concern.
• 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).
• “No surprises” approach to project execution.
• Management of the project contractual obligations.
• Project reporting (internal and external).
• Establish cost report and KPIs for control of the project.
• Anticipate and lead internal governance processes in order to obtain project’s FID.
• Support the preparation of bids.
• Further the TERSA’s strategic goals. 
• Other tasks and responsibilities reasonably required from this position.

HSE

• To effectively manage and minimise HSE risk within your area of responsibility by ensuring:
• Compliance with all HSE Policies, rules, guideline and legal requirements
• The promotion of a safe working environment and positively contributing to the company's HSE KPIs and risk reduction strategies
• That HSE competency requirements are identified & enforced within your area of responsibility

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.

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