Assistant Project Manager Regional SEA Development

Solarvest; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Solarvest is seeking a professional in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, to identify and develop utility solar project opportunities across Southeast Asia. The candidate will manage a pipeline of projects, coordinate with subcontractors, and maintain relationships with relevant government agencies.

The ideal applicant has 3-5 years of experience in renewable energy project development, a degree in a related field, and is fluent in English. Travel across SEA markets is expected to facilitate project advancement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in renewable energy project development or market development.
• Proven experience working in at least 2 SEA markets.
• Experience managing in-country teams or partners remotely.

Responsibilities

• Identify utility solar project opportunities across SEA markets.
• Maintain a live SEA opportunity pipeline tracker.
• Conduct in-country market visits for assessments.
• Build a vetted subcontractor roster for each market.
• Coordinate subcontractor introductions for tender nominations.

Skills

RE project development

Market development

Team management

Fluent English

Local languages (Vietnamese, Tagalog, Bahasa Indonesia, Thai)

Education

Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.