Project Development Manager

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

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Malaysia seeks a Project Development Lead to spearhead solar projects. The role involves managing timelines, securing vital project approvals, and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure efficient execution. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of project development experience in the renewable sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project development, preferably in renewable energy.
• Strong sense of ownership and reliability.
• Proactive, commercially savvy, and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development of solar projects.
• Secure Development Order (DO), Right of Way (ROW), and Financial Close (FC) approvals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project readiness.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Networking

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in Project Management

Job description

Primary Objective:

To lead the end‐to‐end development of solar projects with the key deliverables of obtaining the Development Order (DO), Right of Way (ROW), Financial Close (FC), and securing the Letter of Award (LOA) or EPCC Contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary focal point for internal management, clients, government agencies, and all relevant external stakeholders throughout the project development lifecycle.
• Lead and coordinate all activities required to secure DO, ROW, and FC approvals in a timely and cost‐effective manner.
• Drive the commercial structuring, negotiation, and closing of project agreements.
• Own and manage project timelines, risks, and deliverables with a high level of accountability and independence.
• Leverage strong networking and interpersonal skills to build relationships and influence outcomes across industry, government, and local communities.
• Collaborate with cross‐functional teams (engineering, finance, legal, BD) to ensure alignment and execution readiness.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project development, preferably in renewable energy, infrastructure, or utilities.
• Strong sense of ownership and reliability – able to work with minimal supervision while ensuring consistent delivery.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem‐solving skills.
• Proactive, commercially savvy, and results‐driven with a passion for renewable energy development.