Oversee and execute a range of critical duties, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and maintaining high standards of performance. Implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency and drive continuous improvement across processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster innovation, streamline workflows, and achieve project milestones. Monitor progress, analyze outcomes, and provide actionable insights to leadership to support data-driven decision-making. Additionally, mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, professional growth, and collaborative excellence.
Project Oversight & Engineering Direction: Spearheading project execution while providing comprehensive technical leadership to ensure successful delivery and adherence to strategic objectives.
Spearhead solar hybrid projects, ranging from 400 kW to 10 Map, overseeing the complete project lifecycle—from advanced development and engineering to procurement, installation, rigorous testing and commissioning, and ensuring provisional and final acceptance before seamless handover.
Review and supervise EPC schedules to ensure they align with contract milestones while promoting timely and budget-conscious project completion.
Oversee the seamless integration of EMS controllers, genets, photovoltaic (PV) systems, and battery energy storage systems (BESS) to maintain reliable and optimized plant performance.
Evaluate and authorize engineering designs, encompassing Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), electrical, civil, and mechanical drawings, as-built documentation, and Bills of Quantities (Boys), ensuring compliance with project specifications and standards.
Assess and approve modifications to roof structures as well as initial ground engineering works, which encompass geotechnical surveys, pull-out tests, and site preparation tasks.
Oversee the entire project lifecycle, spanning engineering, procurement, and construction, with a focus on meeting critical milestones punctually and maintaining adherence to budgetary constraints.
Provide supervision for all concluding project phases, such as provisional acceptance, handover, and final acceptance, to facilitate a seamless transition into operational status while ensuring meticulous close out documentation.
Oversee the administration of contracts and nurture relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and compliance requirements.
Responsibilities include managing end-of-project processes such as provisional acceptance, handover, and final acceptance to facilitate a seamless transition into operations while ensuring all close out documentation is completed accurately.
Execute EPC contracts with meticulous oversight of liquidated damages (LDs), warranties, and variation/change management processes to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
Collaborate effectively with clients, contractors, Discos, OEMs, and regulatory authorities to uphold compliance standards and facilitate punctual project delivery.
Oversee the performance of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractors and subcontractors to ensure alignment with cost, schedule, and quality targets.
Assist commercial teams in the meticulous review of contract schedules and technical annexes during the advanced development and final award phases.
Project Controls and Quality Assurance encompass the systematic monitoring, analysis, and oversight of project performance to ensure adherence to established standards, timelines, and budgets while maintaining high-quality deliverables. This role involves implementing robust control mechanisms, tracking key performance indicators, and conducting thorough quality inspections to identify variances, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement. Responsibilities include developing and enforcing project plans, managing change orders, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements. Proficiency in project management methodologies, data-driven decision-making, and advanced analytical tools is essential, along with strong communication and leadership skills to align stakeholders and uphold accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
Assist commercial teams by meticulously reviewing contract schedules and technical annexes during the late development and award phases of projects.
Develop comprehensive project schedules and monitor their progress using advanced project management software, including MS Project, Smart sheets, and Gantt Project.
Develop sophisticated cost tracking, reporting, and forecasting solutions to ensure accurate financial oversight.
Ensure adherence to quality assurance and quality control standards during both the construction and commissioning phases.
Strict adherence to USES protocols must be maintained across all project locations to ensure full regulatory compliance.
Perform comprehensive project assessments to capture key learnings and uncover potential areas for enhancement.
Leverage analytical skills and collaborative expertise to identify solutions and guide teams through challenges. Foster an environment that encourages innovation, accountability, and cohesive problem resolution while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Serve as a proficient troubleshooter for technical and operational challenges, leveraging analytical reasoning to systematically address and resolve design or site-related issues with precision and efficiency.
Navigate dynamic, rapidly evolving environments with ease, adjusting strategies and priorities as circumstances demand.
Construct and guide cross-functional project teams, cultivating a collaborative environment characterized by clear accountability.
Coordinate handoff procedures for comprehensive documentation packages, encompassing as-built drawings, warranties, operations and maintenance manuals, and final contractual close out activities.
The position requires tracking and analyzing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate operational efficiency, measure progress against strategic objectives, and identify areas for improvement. Responsibilities include establishing clear KPI benchmarks, collecting and interpreting performance data, and reporting findings to stakeholders to support data-driven decision-making processes. Proficiency in KPI frameworks, data visualization tools, and performance management systems is essential, along with the ability to translate complex metrics into actionable insights for leadership teams.
Ensuring timely and cost-effective project completion is paramount, with strict adherence to both scheduled deadlines and allocated financial resources.
Technical integration quality encompasses photovoltaic (PV) systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), energy management systems (EMS), and generator sets (Genet).
Ensuring strict adherence to organizational project management protocols, quality assurance/quality control benchmarks, and health, safety, and environmental sustainability standards is required.
Skilled in administering contracts and handling variations with precision and efficiency, ensuring compliance and minimizing risks throughout the agreement lifecycle.
Ensure a seamless transition to operations through thorough and complete documentation.
Seeking a seasoned professional equipped with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, along with at least five years of hands-on experience in the industry. Proficiency in specialized tools and software is essential, as is the ability to demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will exhibit excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, and possess a track record of meeting deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy. Familiarity with industry regulations and best practices is required, along with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
A bachelor’s degree in engineering—such as electrical, mechanical, or civil—or relevant professional experience in these fields is required.
With a minimum of seven years of project management experience, particularly in power generation—specifically solar—as well as power distribution and/or large commercial and industrial (C&I) engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects, the ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in these specialized domains.
We require expertise in successfully delivering a minimum of three solar hybrid projects, each exceeding 3 Map in capacity and incorporating Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), covering the full spectrum from initial design through to final commissioning.
Proficiency in integrating EMS controllers, BESS, and Genet systems is essential, supported by substantial hands-on technical expertise in these areas.
Proficient in interpreting Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), as well as electrical, civil, and mechanical drawings, along with Bills of Quantities (Boys).
Demonstrates expertise in contract execution and liquidated damages (LD) management with a proven track record of overseeing contractual obligations and mitigating risks associated with performance failures.
Demonstrates a strong history of effectively managing project timelines, maintaining strict budget adherence, and leveraging advanced project management software.
Registered under FEMSA Category A, an active member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (USE), and certified by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (CORE).
PMP certification is mandatory; possession of a CEM credential is advantageous.
Required:
With extensive experience in solar hybrid systems, you bring deep technical knowledge and hands-on expertise to design, optimize, and implement advanced hybrid solutions. Your ability to integrate photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage technologies ensures seamless system performance and maximum efficiency. You play a pivotal role in advancing renewable energy solutions by applying innovative engineering principles to complex hybrid system architectures.
Seasoned leadership in testing and commissioning, providing strategic oversight and technical direction to ensure flawless project execution from start to finish.
Site management involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring optimal performance, and maintaining system integrity. Troubleshooting entails diagnosing and resolving technical issues to minimize downtime and enhance efficiency. Both responsibilities require a proactive approach, strong analytical skills, and the ability to address problems promptly. Familiarity with relevant tools and methodologies is essential to effectively manage systems and address challenges.
Effectively engage and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across various levels, ensuring clear and consistent communication channels. Develop and execute strategies to align expectations, address concerns, and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills to navigate complex relationships and mitigate potential conflicts.
We are committed to maintaining exceptional standards in documentation and quality control. This involves ensuring all processes are accurately recorded and consistently reviewed to meet rigorous quality benchmarks.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving are essential competencies for this role, enabling the evaluation of complex information and the development of innovative solutions. Candidates must demonstrate a methodical approach to identifying challenges, assessing potential outcomes, and implementing effective remedies. Proficiency in these areas ensures the ability to make data-driven decisions, optimize processes, and drive continuous improvement within the organization.
Able to work effectively both autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
Preferred:
Proficiency in sophisticated photovoltaic and hybrid system design software applications, including HOMER, Psst, and Helioscope, is essential.
Proficiency in navigating Nigerian grid codes, engaging with Distribution Companies (Discos), and managing regulatory procedures is required.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
Experience Required
7 years
