Asset Operations Project Manager

Asset Operations Project Manager

Market-related Package

Cape Town or Gqeberha

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Asset Operations Project Manager to join our team in South Africa. The successful candidate will play a critical role during the development phase of utility-scale renewable energy projects—including wind, solar, storage, and hybrid solutions—from tender to financial close. You will be responsible for the successful modelling, contractual structuring, and operational planning of projects, ensuring a seamless transition from development to construction and operations phases.

Key Responsibilities:

Development & Closing Phases

• Lead and manage the operational modelling of utility-scale projects, covering structure, costs, organization, contractual setup, and risk management.

• Develop and optimize the asset operations strategy, including OPEX costing models.

• Draft, review, and negotiate O&M contracts, EPC contracts, and equipment supply agreements.

• Review bid documentation and contracts (PDA, PPA, IA, DA, etc.) to identify operational constraints and requirements.

• Collaborate with local and international technical, procurement, and legal teams to ensure compliance with local legislation.

• Represent the Asset Operations workstream in project and technical meetings.

• Capture lessons learned (REX) from operational and site teams to inform project development improvements.

Construction & Operations Phases

• Support ad-hoc contractual and commercial needs during construction and operational phases.

• Assist in readiness-to-operate processes and attend technical reviews for projects entering COD.

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