Project Manager LSS5+

JAKS Resources Berhad; Jerteh; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

JAKS CP Solar One Sdn Bhd (A Member of JAKS Resources Berhad) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a utility-scale solar PV project. You will coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning activities, ensuring alignment with the EPC contract, PPA, and regulatory requirements.

You will manage the SPV’s Project Delivery team, interface with the Owner’s Engineer, and report progress and risks directly to the MD/CEO, ensuring timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Project Management or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Proficient in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) and familiar with contract frameworks such as FIDIC and EPC agreements.
• Strong project planning, progress monitoring, risk management, documentation, reporting, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall project delivery from engineering and procurement through construction, testing, commissioning, grid connection, and commercial operation.
• Oversee and coordinate the Construction Manager and Technical Manager, ensuring integration of site activities, engineering, procurement, and project interfaces.
• Coordinate SPV-appointed OE team, monitor its deliverables and ensure its reviews, inspections, and recommendations are addressed.
• Monitor project progress, milestones, budget, and resources; identify delays and risks early and drive mitigation and recovery measures.
• Report project performance and matters requiring management decisions to the MD/CEO.
• Monitor EPC Contractor’s compliance with the EPC Contract including scope, engineering, procurement, construction, quality standards and completion milestones.
• Oversee the transition to O&M, including Commissioning, Handover, and COD readiness for Commercial Operation.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Risk management

Documentation

Reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Project Management or another relevant engineering discipline

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Company: JAKS CP Solar One Sdn Bhd (A Member of JAKS Resources Berhad)

Reporting to: Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer

Location: Project Site and Headquarters, as required

Employment: Contract – 15+3 months

1. Job Description

The Project Manager leads the overall delivery of the utility-scale Large-Scale Solar (LSS) project on behalf of the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), ensuring delivery in accordance with the approved project programme, budget, EPC Contract, Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), technical requirements, and regulatory obligations. Reporting directly to the MD/CEO, the Project Manager oversees the SPV’s Project Delivery function, comprising the Construction Manager responsible for site construction management and the Technical Manager responsible for engineering, procurement-related technical matters, and technical coordination.

The Project Manager also coordinates the Owner’s Engineer (OE), appointed by the SPV to provide independent technical oversight and support through its site and headquarters teams. The role is the principal project-level representative responsible for overall delivery, EPC Contractor performance, contractual compliance, stakeholder coordination, and protection of the SPV’s contractual interests.

2. Key Responsibilities

Overall Project Management & Delivery

Lead the overall project delivery from engineering and procurement through construction, testing, commissioning, grid connection, and commercial operation.

Oversee and coordinate the Construction Manager and Technical Manager, ensuring effective integration of site activities, engineering, procurement, and project interfaces.

Coordinate the SPV-appointed OE team, monitor its deliverables, and ensure that its reviews, inspections, technical assessments, and recommendations are appropriately addressed, while respecting its independent professional judgement.

Monitor project progress, key milestones, critical-path activities, budget, and resources; identify delays and risks early and drive appropriate mitigation and recovery measures.

Report project performance, significant risks, and matters requiring management or Board decisions to the MD/CEO.

B. EPC Contract Compliance & Contractor Performance

Monitor and ensure the EPC Contractor’s compliance with the EPC Contract, including scope, engineering and procurement obligations, construction requirements, technical specifications, quality standards, testing and commissioning, performance guarantees, and completion milestones.

Assess contractor performance against contractual requirements and the approved project programme, drawing on reports and assessments from the Construction Manager, Technical Manager, and OE.

Identify, document, and follow up on contractual deviations, non-compliance, defects, delays, incomplete deliverables, and other potential breaches; ensure corrective actions are implemented within appropriate timelines.

Monitor recovery plans and elevate material underperformance, delays, and potential contractual breaches to the MD/CEO, with recommended actions to protect the SPV’s interests.

Coordinate the preparation, review, and issuance of formal contractual correspondence to the EPC Contractor on behalf of the SPV, including notices of non-compliance, requests for corrective action, delay notifications, reservations of rights, and responses to contractor claims, as appropriate.

Ensure contractual notices, responses, and other communications are issued within applicable deadlines and in accordance with the EPC Contract to preserve the SPV’s contractual rights.

Coordinate with the Construction Manager, Technical Manager, OE, and the SPV’s legal and commercial representatives on variations, extension-of-time claims, additional costs, disputed payments, technical deviations, and other contractual issues.

Maintain proper records of contractual correspondence, notices, instructions, claims, and outstanding disputes; identify potential disputes early and elevate material matters for management direction.

Oversee the Construction Manager’s management of site construction activities and the Technical Manager’s coordination of engineering, procurement-related technical matters, design reviews, technical submissions, and equipment requirements.

Ensure timely resolution of design issues, technical queries, equipment and material approvals, construction interfaces, and other matters affecting project progress.

Monitor engineering and procurement deliverables, including long-lead equipment and critical materials, to minimise their impact on construction and completion milestones.

Coordinate with the OE on design reviews, inspections, quality surveillance, technical assessments, and verification of project progress.

Ensure proposed design changes, technical deviations, equipment substitutions, and corrective measures are properly assessed, documented, and approved before implementation.

Oversee compliance with PPA obligations and monitor key milestones, contractual deliverables, grid connection requirements, and commercial operation deadlines.

Act as the principal project-level coordination point with TNB and relevant stakeholders on technical submissions, inspections, approvals, testing, interconnection facilities, energisation, and grid connection arrangements.

Coordinate the Construction Manager, Technical Manager, OE, EPC Contractor, and relevant parties to resolve grid interface and regulatory issues affecting project delivery.

Monitor potential exposure to liquidated damages, contractual non-compliance, and other consequences arising from project delays, and elevate critical issues promptly.

F. QHSE Management

Oversee compliance with applicable quality, safety, environmental, regulatory, permit, and technical requirements throughout project delivery.

Ensure construction deficiencies, non-conformance reports, safety concerns, and outstanding compliance matters are properly documented, addressed, and closed out.

Lead the QHSE engineer, establish relevant QHSE systems for the SPV, organise the QHSE daily work at the project site, and organise personnel to supervise the QHSE-related work of the EPC, in order to ensure compliance with government regulations, PPA, EPC, and the relevant provisions in the financing agreement.

G. Commissioning & Handover & Transition to O&M

Oversee readiness for testing, commissioning, performance testing, grid synchronisation, energisation, and commercial operation.

Monitor completion of punch lists, as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, test reports, and other contractual handover deliverables.

Coordinate the transition to the O&M function, ensuring operational readiness and completion of the relevant contractual requirements.

Develop and own the Project Handover Plan and the COD readiness programme, defining deliverables, accountabilities, interfaces and timelines across the Construction, Technical, QHSE, Commercial and O&M teams.

Lead testing and commissioning management: test planning, witnessing of reliability runs, performance tests and grid compliance tests; manage the punch list and ensure defects are rectified within the agreed timeframe.

Oversee the preparation and verification of all contractual handover deliverables, including as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, spare parts and special tools registers, warranties, test reports, calibration certificates, final acceptance certificates and any other documentation required under the EPC Contract and the PPA.

Coordinate the transition to the O&M function, ensuring operational readiness—including O&M team recruitment and onboarding, training, spare parts provisioning, access arrangements and system knowledge transfer— is complete before and at COD.

Manage the Provisional Acceptance / Taking-Over process, ensuring the EPC Contractor's completion, punch list and warranty obligations are fully discharged.

Maintain the handover deliverables register and evidence pack as part of the project records, and ensure lessons learned are captured for the benefit of the O&M team and future projects.

Maintain oversight of the project programme, budget, contractual milestones, deliverables, risk register, outstanding actions, and recovery plans.

Monitor risks arising from delays, EPC non-compliance, variations, claims, technical issues, and PPA obligations, and coordinate mitigation measures with the relevant teams.

Prepare regular management reports covering project progress, contractor performance, contractual compliance, construction and technical issues, TNB interface, claims, financial exposure, and matters requiring management decisions.

Coordinate with the SPV’s legal, commercial, finance, procurement, and other relevant functions on contractual matters, project-related payment assessments, claims, variations, and project approvals.

Maintain effective working relationships with the EPC Contractor, OE, TNB, authorities, consultants, shareholders’ representatives, and other stakeholders, ensuring proper documentation and timely escalation of material issues.

3. Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Project Management or another relevant engineering discipline.

8-15 years of relevant experience in project delivery, project management, engineering, or construction, for utility-scale solar PV projects in Malaysia.

Prior hands‑on experience in leading or managing a QHSE function on a utility‑scale EPC construction project is an advantage; familiarity with Malaysian statutory HSE and environmental requirements (including under OSHA, FMA, EQA and CIDB) is likewise advantageous.

Familiarity with leading a project delivery function, from commissioning and performance testing through to provisional / final acceptance, DLP administration and the transition of the plant to the O&M team at COD, is an advantage. Demonstrable experience coordinating EPC contractors and overseeing engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning activities.

Proficient in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) and familiar with contract frameworks such as FIDIC and EPC agreements.

Practical experience liaising with TNB and familiarity with TNB processes, technical submissions, inspections, approvals, and grid connection requirements are key requirements.

Good understanding of PPA obligations, project milestones, grid connection requirements, commercial operation deadlines, and the contractual implications of delays.

Experience managing contractor performance, technical and construction deviations, project risks, and cross-functional interfaces.

Strong project planning, progress monitoring, risk management, documentation, reporting, and problem‑solving skills.

Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, structured, and commercially aware contractual correspondence.

Ability to work at the project site and coordinate closely with headquarters, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.

Good command of spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia. Ability to communicate in Mandarin is an advantage.

4. Personal Attributes

Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

Hands‑on and results‑oriented, with a strong sense of ownership over project milestones and deliverables.

Proactive in identifying issues and following through until resolution.

Organised and disciplined in maintaining project records, schedules and action items.

Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.

Comfortable working in a fast‑paced project environment with tight construction and grid connection deadlines.

Willing to challenge delays, follow up firmly with contractors and elevate material issues appropriately.

Company Overview

We are a subsidiary of JAKS Resources Berhad, a public‑listed company on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia. The company is based in Section 13, Petaling Jaya and has subsidiaries primarily engaged in Power, Construction and Building projects.

JAKS’ Power Division is involved in the investment and development of conventional and utility‑scale RE power projects in Malaysia and the ASEAN region. Due to our growing portfolio and business expansion, we are seeking to appoint motivated and result‑orientated individuals to join our team. This position offers diverse hands‑on challenges and opportunities for personal and career development.

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JAKS Resources Bhd (JAKS) is a group of companies primarily engaged in the integrated water works industry and has emerged as Malaysia’s most progressive enterprise.

Founded in 1987 by Datuk Ang Ken Seng, the group initially commenced operations as water supply contractors and other water related works. Thereon, JAKS advanced into pipe laying and reservoir construction works.

JAKS Resources Berhad, a public‑listed company on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia. The company is based in Section 13, Petaling Jaya and has subsidiaries primarily engaged in Power, Construction and Building projects.

JAKS will constantly and continuously strive to improve the growth of the company by seizing the opportunities of tomorrow and by exploring newer avenues of operations.

Abroad, we are involved in an IPP project in Vietnam. With our extensive portfolio of completed and ongoing construction projects both locally and abroad; including water infrastructure works, we are well equipped with proven construction solutions, backed by a strong client base and with the support of a robust economic environment.