Assistant Project Manager, Solar

DJR Power Sdn Bhd

Kuala Lumpur

On-site

MYR 100,000 - 145,000

Full time

43 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave
Medical and Hospitalisation Leave
EPF
SOCSO
EIS
Annual Bonus
5 Working Days

Job summary

DJR Power Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Site Engineer with at least five years of hands-on experience in solar PV or electrical systems. You will lead on-site execution, coordinate project teams and subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality, and timely completion.

The role requires reading electrical drawings and SLDs, strong planning, and problem-solving skills. You must be able to travel to project sites and work independently when needed; electrical experience is essential and

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant site experience in Solar or Electrical Systems.
  • Hands-on experience in solar PV or electrical system projects.
  • Electrical experience is required; Electronic/Electronics experience is not considered relevant for this position.
  • Strong knowledge of solar PV installation, electrical systems, testing, commissioning, and site execution.
  • Proven experience managing and coordinating project teams, subcontractors, and site activities.
  • Strong project planning, problem solving, leadership, and communication skills.
  • Able to read and understand electrical drawings, Single-Line Diagrams (SLD), and project specifications.
  • Able to work independently, manage multiple project requirements and meet tight deadlines.
  • Willing to travel and be based at project sites when required.
  • Relevant electrical/solar certifications or qualifications will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, plan, coordinate, monitor, and execute solar PV projects at site.
  • Manage the overall project execution from commencement through completion and commissioning.
  • Coordinate closely with HQ, consultants, clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams.
  • Develop project schedules, work programmes, manpower plans, and material requirements.
  • Monitor daily site progress and ensure work is completed according to project specifications and timelines.
  • Supervise and coordinate electrical and solar installation activities at project sites.
  • Ensure proper deployment and utilization of manpower, equipment, tools, and materials.
  • Monitor project costs, material usage, and site resources to minimize wastage and unnecessary expenses.
  • Identify project risks, technical issues, and site problems, and implement appropriate solutions.
  • Conduct site meetings and provide regular project progress updates to HQ and management.
  • Review technical drawings, project specifications, method statements, and installation requirements.
  • Coordinate testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and handover activities.
  • Ensure all works comply with relevant safety, quality, and electrical requirements.
  • Prepare project reports, progress reports, and other required documentation.
  • Manage subcontractors and ensure their work meets project requirements and quality standards.
  • Ensure projects are completed within the agreed scope, budget, quality, and timeline.

Skills

Solar PV experience
Electrical systems experience
Project coordination
Site management
Reading electrical drawings

Job description

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Minimum 5 years of relevant site experience in Solar or Electrical Systems.

Candidates must have hands‑on experience in solar PV or electrical system projects.

Electrical experience is required; Electronic/Electronics experience is not considered relevant for this position.

Strong knowledge of solar PV installation, electrical systems, testing, commissioning, and site execution.

Proven experience managing and coordinating project teams, subcontractors, and site activities.

Strong project planning, problem solving, leadership, and communication skills.

Able to read and understand electrical drawings, Single-Line Diagrams (SLD), and project specifications.

Able to work independently, manage multiple project requirements, and meet tight deadlines.

Willing to travel and be based at project sites when required.

Relevant electrical/solar certifications or qualifications will be an added advantage.

Requirement
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant site experience in Solar or Electrical Systems.

  • Candidates must have hands‑on experience in solar PV or electrical system projects.

  • Electrical experience is required; Electronic/Electronics experience is not considered relevant for this position.

  • Strong knowledge of solar PV installation, electrical systems, testing, commissioning, and site execution.

  • Proven experience managing and coordinating project teams, subcontractors, and site activities.

  • Strong project planning, problem solving, leadership, and communication skill

  • Able to read and understand electrical drawings, Single-Line Diagrams (SLD), and project specifications.

  • Able to work independently, manage multiple project requirements and met tight deadlines.

  • Willing to travel and be based at project sites when required.

  • Relevant electrical/solar certifications or qualifications will be an added advantage.

Responsibility
  • Lead, plan, coordinate, monitor, and execute solar PV projects at site.

  • Manage the overall project execution from commencement through completion and commissioning.

  • Coordinate closely with HQ, consultants, clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams.

  • Develop project schedules, work programmes, manpower plans, and material requirements.

  • Monitor daily site progress and ensure work is completed according to project specifications and timelines.

  • Supervise and coordinate electrical and solar installation activities at project sites.

  • Ensure proper deployment and utilization of manpower, equipment, tools, and materials.

  • Monitor project costs, material usage, and site resources to minimize wastage and unnecessary expenses.

  • Identify project risks, technical issues, and site problems, and implement appropriate solutions.

  • Conduct site meetings and provide regular project progress updates to HQ and management.

  • Review technical drawings, project specifications, method statements, and installation requirements.

  • Coordinate testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and handover activities.

  • Ensure all works comply with relevant safety, quality, and electrical requirements.

  • Prepare project reports, progress reports, and other required documentation.

  • Manage subcontractors and ensure their work meets project requirements and quality standards.

  • Ensure projects are completed within the agreed scope, budget, quality, and timeline.

Benefits
  • Annual Leave
  • Medical and Hospitalisation Leave
  • EPF
  • SOCSO
  • EIS
  • Annual Bonus
  • 5 Working Days
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