Sr. Project Development Manager

General:

• Report to the Head of Business Development, Philippines, and serve as a key team member supporting the identification, evaluation, and execution of utility-scale opportunities aligned with the company's strategic and growth objectives.
• Support stakeholder engagement with central government agencies and represent the company at industry seminars, conferences, and related events to strengthen market presence and drive project origination.
• Collaborate closely with project teams and cross-functional groups, using strong interpersonal skills to balance and align the interests of multiple stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Business Development, Philippines.

Project Origination:

• Create and maintain the deal pipeline. Build a strong network for originating deals and a systematic approach to shortlisting and processing deals.
• Evaluate utility-scale opportunities for Levanta end-to-end (origination - conducting due diligence - submitting offers - transaction documents negotiations - closing the transaction)
• Prepare key memos (board presentations, valuation note etc.) pertaining to these opportunities
• During the construction phase of a project, support the project management and construction team with support on permitting and coordination with the lenders.

Project Development (including securing land, permits, EPC, PPA and debt financing)

• Progress the development activities of greenfield projects to reach financial closure and enable commencement of construction including securing all the necessary permits
• Liaise with the Department of Energy (DOE), Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), local government units (LGUs), and other relevant government agencies to secure licenses, permits, and land use certificates in a cost-effective and timely manner.
• Coordinate with NGCP and TransCo for the review and approval of technical documentation, including substation and transmission line drawings.
• Supervise project regulatory and compliance work with government agencies
• Prepare tender documentation for participation in public and / or private auctions
• Work with the legal teams for land due diligence for private land and lead the land conversion process with the Department of Agrarian Reform.
• Secure land conversion and reclassification in a timely manner that is consistent with the overall project timeline.
• Procure the right way for the T line and access roads.
• Prepare, lead, and execute the land contracts (Contract to Sell, Deed of Absolute Sale, Offer to Lease or lease agreements, as applicable) for the projects under development.