Solarvest

Assistant Project Manager Regional SEA Development

Solarvest  •  Petaling Jaya, MY (Onsite)  •  9 days ago
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Job Description

  • Identify, qualify, and advance utility solar project opportunities across assigned SEA markets from initial market screening through site identification, feasibility confirmation, and opportunity handover to the EPCC team.
  • Maintain a live SEA opportunity pipeline tracker covering all markets, with stage, MW potential, key contacts, and next actions.
  • Conduct regular in-country market visits attending authority briefings, partner meetings, and site assessments.
  • Build and maintain a vetted subcontractor roster for each market covering solar installation, cabling and onshore works, civil works, and interconnection facilities.
  • Qualify subcontractors against the company's technical and commercial standards; maintain documented vendor lists for each trade by country.
  • Coordinate subcontractor introductions to the Regional EPCC Development Executive for active tender nominations.
  • Build and maintain relationships with energy ministries, grid operators, permit authorities, and relevant government agencies in each market.
  • Track policy developments, tender announcements, and regulatory changes that affect the company's pipeline.
  • Map the permit pathway for utility solar projects in each active market documenting timelines, requirements, and key decision-makers.
  • Identify, qualify, and manage local development partners and JV co-sponsors in each SEA market.
  • Maintain active partner relationships through regular touchpoints and joint market development activities.
  • Escalate JV term discussions and new market entry opportunities to the Project Manager and Director.
  • Direct and manage the in-country Vietnam Lead and Philippines Lead setting workplans, reviewing output, and providing development support.
  • Manage the SEA Market Development Executive ensuring effective deployment across market priorities.
  • Submit weekly SEA pipeline and market intelligence updates to the Project Manager.
  • Contribute to the monthly regional report covering opportunities, subcontractor network, authority engagement, and risks.

Requirements

  • 3–5 years in RE project development, infrastructure origination, or market development across SEA.
  • Proven experience working and travelling in at least 2 SEA markets.
  • Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
  • Fluent in English; additional SEA language (Vietnamese, Tagalog, Bahasa Indonesia, Thai) is a strong advantage
  • Experience managing in-country teams or local partners remotely.
Solarvest

About Solarvest

Solarvest is a clean energy expert with a multi-national presence across Asia-Pacific in 8 countries. The Malaysia-founded company started as a one-stop solar photovoltaic system solution provider for residential, commercial & industrial, and utility-scale solar farms. Today, Solarvest has accumulated renewable energy portfolio of over 1,200MW (on-going and completed). The company is currently venturing into other clean energy solutions including, among others, hydrogen, battery storage, data center, energy efficiency, low-carbon mobility, and renewable energy certificates.

Solarvest is listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Petaling Jaya, MY
Year Founded
2012
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