JOB PROFILE:We are looking for a manager with excellent industry experience and knowledge in the project development cycle for infrastructure, water , power generation projects to join our Development Advisory team. The candidate is expected to possess deep techno-commercial understanding of projects on the below aspects, 1. Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) 2. Operation and Maintenance (O&M) 3. Project Management4. Permitting, Land procurement5. Contracts – EPC, O&M, Concession…etc. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Project Execution: 1. Manage overall transactions enacting as the PMO node for the assigned project(s), including coordinating the tasks, actions, inputs, and deliverables across all work streams of Technical, Legal, Financial, Operational, etc.2. Prepare and maintain the implementation schedule , cost estimates for the project and development phases for the project.3. Regularly update all stakeholders through regular weekly calls / interim meetings4. Support in the selection, the appointment, and the management of other AdvisorsCoordination of all advisorsProject Agreements: 1. Evaluation of key project agreements from a technical and commercial perspective to identify key risk factors, their potential commercial impact on sponsors and mitigation strategies.2. Ensure alignment of technical, financial, and commercial terms and conditions across all project documents3. Negotiate Project Agreements with the relevant stakeholders with the support of other advisors.EPC and O&M:1. Define and implement EPC and O&M Procurement process including preparation of RFP, shortlisting of contractors (or subcontractor), manage clarifications, evaluation of the proposals and negotiate with the contractors on the received proposals (all in coordination with other advisors). 2. Support in negotiating the EPC and O&M Term sheet/Contract (including alignment with the other Project Agreements).3. Support to finalize liquidated damages structures along with quantum of such liquidated damages under the relevant concession / offtake agreements as well as under the EPC and O&M contract.1. Prepare the O&M budget/costing models and suggest potential cost optimization strategies, including benchmarking of costs with relevant precedents.Others:1. Leading or supporting permitting activities, including identifying, negotiating & obtaining all required consents to invest in build & operate projects and related businesses. 2. Support sponsors with their internal approval presentation for the projectJOB QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE:1. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering/management from an accredited college or university.2. 6+ years of proven work experience as a developer or EPC Contractor, with a strong preference for a minimum of one successful emerging market financial close as member of a development team; or experience of similar consulting activities.3. Experience in greenfield/brownfield developments, ideally gained in emerging markets.4. Experience in working with international developers and multilateral/bilateral lending institutions.5. Strong in Project management and time management.6. Experience working with lawyers, engineering, insurance, environmental, and other consultants, as well as with EPC, O&M, and OEM contractors.7. Relevant power or water or infrastructure industry experience.8. Willingness to travel frequently outside India.
Job Title
Development Advisor