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EPC Project Manager
Posted 1 day ago Tokyo, Japan - JapanPermanent
Job Reference: 10682
Responsibilities
- Oversee full lifecycle of solar and BESS projects, ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery to RTB stage
- Conduct site feasibility assessments and manage land acquisition and permitting with BD/PD teams
- Coordinate technical requirements with EPC providers, benchmark offers, and lead evaluation and execution of EPC agreements.
- Establish and manage team processes, tools, and benchmarks for current and future projects
- Supervise EPC contractors to ensure high-quality, on-spec, on-time construction.
- Obtain necessary permits, licenses, and approvals for construction and grid connection.
- Navigate land conversion policies and environmental impact assessments (EIAs)
- Coordinate with relevant authorities for regulatory applications.
- Build and maintain relationships with local developers, government agencies, consultants, and joint venture partners.
- Represent the company in community, municipal, prefectural, and national meetings.
- Collaborate with engineering, legal, finance, and construction teams to align strategies and execution plans.
- Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring alignment with budget and timelines.
- Manage project budgets and cash flows
- Support project financing, including lender due diligence and disbursements.
- Finalize service contracts and monitor contractor performance.
- Track project budgets and schedules
- Provide regular updates to leadership and third parties on project milestones and strategic progress.
Qualifications & Skills
- Degree or postgraduate qualification in Engineering, Commerce, Finance, Business, or related field.
- 5–8 years’ renewable energy project management experience (solar, wind, or other).
- Strong network with local developers and market participants in Japan.
- Proven ability to evaluate commercial opportunities and manage projects end-to-end.
- Skilled in technical, regulatory, and cross-functional coordination.
- Proactive, results-driven, with excellent communication and relationship management.
- Fluent in Japanese and English; proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Willing to travel within Japan as needed.
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Consultant
Charleen Lan
Charleen Lan