Senior Project Manager – Utility-Scale Solar PV & BESS

ABOUT THE COMPANY

PowerGen Renewable Energy is a micro-grid developer and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company for Commercial and Industrial (C&I) solar projects in Africa. PowerGen is creating an African energy system that utilizes clean, renewable energy and smarter grids to deliver power to all.
We uniquely combine our mission – to build Africa’s future energy system, while improving lives through smarter power – with technical, on-the-ground expertise and an innovative business model. We build, own and operate AC micro-grids and C&I solar projects to bring power to residential, commercial and industrial customers. With over 120 employees, a 7,500 sq. ft. workshop and headquarters in Nairobi, offices in Tanzania, Nigeria and Sierra Leone, PowerGen is building a company that is set to have an impact on the energy sector in Africa for years to come. ​​​​​​

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of a utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage project, acting as the single point of accountability for project execution from financial close through commercial operation.Operating in a frontier market environment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the role requires strong leadership in managing EPC contractors, logistics, regulatory engagement, and on-site construction activities.The Senior Project Manager will coordinate the EPC contractor, Owner’s Engineer, suppliers, government authorities, and internal teams to ensure the project is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and capable of achieving contractual performance guarantees, including firm hourly power delivery with ≥95% plant availability.The role requires a hands-on leader capable of managing technical, commercial, and operational challenges typical of large infrastructure projects in remote environments.QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering Construction Management Project Management Renewable Energy EngineeringProfessional certification preferred: PMP (Project Management Professional) Chartered Engineer/Professional Engineer registrationRequired ExperienceMinimum 10–15 years of experience managing large infrastructure or renewable energy projects.Strong experience delivering utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage projects.Experience managing projects in emerging market environments is preferred.Utility-Scale Project Experience RequirementsCandidates must demonstrate:Lead project managers in at least three (3) renewable energy projects exceeding 30 MW eachAt least one (1) project exceeding 100 MW solar PV capacityExperience delivering hybrid utility scale projects incorporating solar PV, battery energy storage, diesel generation and Energy Management Systems (EMS)Direct involvement in:EPC contract managementConstruction supervisionFAT/SAT coordinationCommissioning managementCommercial operation handover

RESPONSIBILITIES

REQUIRED SKILLS

Project implementation, Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E), Project management, Reporting

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree