Project Development Manager

Solarvest Holdings Bhd.; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar energy solutions provider seeks a Project Development Lead to oversee solar project developments from inception to completion. This role involves coordinating with stakeholders, managing project risks, and ensuring successful delivery of key project milestones. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and have at least 5 years of experience in renewable energy project development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project development, preferably in renewable energy.
• Strong sense of ownership and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proactive and results-driven with a passion for renewable energy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development of solar projects.
• Coordinate activities to secure Development Order, Right of Way, and Financial Close approvals.
• Manage project timelines, risks, and deliverables.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem-Solving

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management or related field

Job description

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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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

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LinkedIn URL How many years of relevant experience do you have in a similar role or field? What is your current notice period with your employer? Are you comfortable with the commute to the designated work location? Do you have reliable access to transportation to fulfill the commuting requirements for this role? What are your salary expectations for this position? What is your nationality? (Please specify as per your official identification documents.) Kindly select your age group. Years of experiences in Solar industry. Please elaborate 3 key achievements in SolarIndustry.

Solarvest Energy is the nation’s fast growing turnkey Solar PV solution provider. We specialized in helping homes & businesses to lower their electricity bill by using solar energy. With our extensive portfolio from small-medium, listed and global companies, from rooftop solar system to building colossal solar farms, focusing deliver long term durability and high-performance solar systems.

Our services and expertise range from Project Development, IPP Licence & Power Purchase Agreement, Project Finance & Investment, Project Design & Engineering, Project Construction, Project Commissioning to Operations & Maintenance. With more than 100 solar energy advocates working for the company, our top engineers and project developers are SEDA Malaysia GCPV certified solar energy experts.

We are onward in developing extensive industrial rooftop solar and solar IPP power plant, improving solar PV technology that is sustainable and environmentally friendly for clean energy-driven future.

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Solarvest Energy is the nation’s fast growing turnkey Solar PV solution provider. We specialized in helping homes & businesses to lower their electricity bill by using solar energy. With our extensive portfolio from small-medium, listed and global companies, from rooftop solar system to building colossal solar farms, focusing deliver long term durability and high-performance solar systems.

Our services and expertise range from Project Development, IPP Licence & Power Purchase Agreement, Project Finance & Investment, Project Design & Engineering, Project Construction, Project Commissioning to Operations & Maintenance. With more than 100 solar energy advocates working for the company, our top engineers and project developers are SEDA Malaysia GCPV certified solar energy experts.

We are onward in developing extensive industrial rooftop solar and solar IPP power plant, improving solar PV technology that is sustainable and environmentally friendly for clean energy-driven future.

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