Project Manager (Distributed Solar PV) KL/JB

RUNJIAN (M) SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

RUNJIAN (M) SDN. BHD. is seeking a Project Manager to lead distributed solar PV EPC projects across Malaysia, including KL/JB. You will oversee planning, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while managing budgets and stakeholder expectations.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of electrical regulations, and experience with AutoCAD and project management tools; willingness to travel to project sites nationwide is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in solar PV, electrical engineering, renewable energy, or EPC construction projects.
• Proven experience managing commercial and industrial rooftop solar projects is preferred.
• Familiar with distributed solar PV systems, EPC project delivery, utility interconnection processes, and construction management.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for planning, execution, quality, safety, schedule, and cost management of distributed solar PV EPC projects.
• Develop project execution plans, construction schedules, procurement plans, and resource allocation plans.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, logistics, subcontractors, and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project budgets, monitor costs, and ensure projects are delivered within approved financial targets.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, utility companies, local authorities, and other stakeholders to obtain approvals and facilitate project implementation.
• Organize site meetings, monitor construction progress, and resolve technical and operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian electrical regulations, construction standards, environmental requirements, and occupational safety regulations.
• Oversee project testing, commissioning, grid connection, project acceptance, and handover documentation.
• Prepare project progress reports, risk assessments, and management updates.
• Lead project teams to achieve high standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Problem solving

Risk assessment

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

Project Manager (Distributed Solar PV) KL/JB

Take full responsibility for the planning, execution, quality, safety, schedule, and cost management of distributed solar PV EPC projects.

Develop project execution plans, construction schedules, procurement plans, and resource allocation plans to ensure timely project delivery.

Coordinate engineering, procurement, logistics, subcontractors, and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Manage project budgets, monitor costs, and ensure projects are delivered within approved financial targets.

Coordinate with clients, consultants, utility companies, local authorities, and other stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals and facilitate project implementation.

Organize site meetings, monitor construction progress, and resolve technical and operational issues during project execution.

Ensure compliance with Malaysian electrical regulations, construction standards, environmental requirements, and occupational safety regulations.

Oversee project testing, commissioning, utility grid connection, project acceptance, and final handover documentation.

Prepare project progress reports, risk assessments, and management updates throughout the project lifecycle.

Lead project teams to achieve high standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Job Requirements

Malaysian citizen or candidate with full working rights in Malaysia.

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

Minimum 5 years of project management experience in solar PV, electrical engineering, renewable energy, or EPC construction projects.

Proven experience managing commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftop solar projects is preferred.

Familiar with distributed solar PV systems, EPC project delivery, utility interconnection processes, and construction management.

Strong knowledge of Malaysian electrical regulations, occupational safety requirements, and project management practices.

Able to independently review engineering drawings and use AutoCAD; experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera is an advantage.

Excellent leadership, coordination, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Strong problem-solving ability with experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams.

Proficient in English or Bahasa Malaysia; basic Mandarin communication skills are preferred. "We are looking for Mandarin-speaking candidates who will be serving Mandarin-speaking customers."

This role requires regular travel to project sites across Malaysia. Work schedules are subject to project requirements; overtime may be required to meet project milestones, with compensatory time off arranged in accordance with company policies.

***Salary is negotiable for candidates with relevant experience.