The Project Development Manager – Hydropower is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and initiating new hydropower project opportunities for Prime Infrastructure. The role focuses heavily on pre-development activities, including site identification, hydrological assessments, feasibility studies, early-stage permitting, and stakeholder engagement. This role ensures that hydropower opportunities are technically feasible, commercially viable, environmentally sound, and aligned with Prime Infra’s strategic goals.
Key ResponsibilitiesOpportunity Identification & ScreeningIdentify and assess new hydropower project opportunities, including run-of-river, pumped storage, and reservoir-based developments.
Conduct site reconnaissance, hydrological potential screening, and initial energy yield estimates.
Perform market and regulatory analyses relevant to the hydropower sector.
Evaluate project risks, commercial viability, and alignment with Prime Infra’s project pipeline.
Lead and manage pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for potential hydropower sites.
Coordinate hydrological data collection, flow measurements, and resource validation with technical experts.
Work closely with engineering teams to develop conceptual layouts, preliminary designs, and generation forecasts.
Conduct financial screening with preliminary models and partner with Finance for detailed assessment.
Oversee environmental, social, and regulatory due diligence, including initial ESIA scoping.
Engage with government agencies such as DOE, DENR, NWRB, LGUs, NCIP, and other regulatory bodies relevant to hydropower projects.
Build relationships with landowners, local communities, and indigenous peoples (IPs) as required.
Coordinate with internal teams—Engineering, Legal, Regulatory, EHS—for early-stage project requirements and clearances.
Lead early discussions with technology providers, consultants, and potential EPC/O&M partners.
Develop pre-development timelines, milestones, budgets, and resource plans for hydropower projects.
Prepare project concept papers, risk assessments, and investment proposals for management and investment committees.
Ensure smooth and complete turnover of approved hydropower projects to full development, engineering, or EPC teams.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of site studies, technical assessments, stakeholder engagements, and feasibility results.
Prepare regular updates, dashboards, and presentations for senior management on project status and pipeline progress.
Ensure all hydropower pre-development activities comply with internal standards and regulatory timelines.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), Renewable Energy, Environmental Science, Economics, or related field.
At least 10 years of relevant experience in project development—preferably within hydropower or large-scale renewable energy projects.
Strong understanding of hydrology, river systems, water resource management, and hydropower engineering fundamentals.
Demonstrated experience conducting feasibility studies (technical, commercial, environmental).
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks involving DOE, DENR, NWRB, NCIP, and LGU permitting.
Strong analytical, research, and financial modeling capabilities
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What We Do
Prime Infra is a leading infrastructure developer and operator focused on building and operating assets that support the most urgent sustainability priorities such as dependable energy supply, access to clean water, and modern waste management.
In the Philippines, we have a diverse asset portfolio critical to the country’s sustainable development and growth. Our portfolio includes a key water utilities company, the only indigenous gas production facility crucial to achieving national energy security, and state-of-the-art waste management sites focused on resource recovery.
We aim to continue transforming markets by providing economically critical and socially relevant infrastructure that directly benefits the customers and communities we serve.
