Senior Project Engineer

Solarvest; Kuching; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee solar projects in Borneo and West Malaysia. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and budget while adhering to safety and quality standards. Your expertise in project management, particularly in the solar or construction industry, will be crucial in driving project optimization and achieving financial targets. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector while working in a dynamic environment that fosters growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of project management experience in Solar, Electrical or Construction.
• Strong data analytics and decision-making skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Develop and review designs for commercial and industrial solar systems.
• Implement improvement plans for project management tools.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analytics

Problem Solving

Technical Leadership

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

ERP Systems

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible to work with various cross functional teams to deliver the project as per scope, schedule and budget without compromising safety and quality per project specification.
• Drive project optimization plan to save cost with detailed budget planning and run value engineering.
• Steer and drive project progress to hit financial targets and corporate ambition.
• Establish team reporting and publish team performance or project progress status.
• Develop, supervise, and/or review designs of commercial and industrial scale solar systems, including but not limited to the electrical, structural, and mechanical aspects of the projects.
• Work with design team to confirm engineering design to decide DC equipment and AC interconnection locations at the site and connections to the existing electrical system.
• Provide technical support for review/preparation of proposals, including customer/internal stakeholder meetings during project cycle.
• Provide technical direction to project during project kick-off, execution, delivery, testing, PV system commissioning, and performance monitoring.
• Implement improvement plans and strategies to improve ERP system, KPI dashboard, and various project management tools.
• Make technology recommendations based on project site location and geographic conditions.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of project management experience in Solar, Electrical or Construction industry. Experience with LSS projects will be an added advantage.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, and ERP systems.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in giving timely and anticipated responses.
• Demonstrate skills to lead technical teams to resolve technical challenges and complex problems.
• Possess strong data analytics and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge and experience in Solar PV systems will be an added advantage.
• Able to travel between various Borneo regions (Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei) and West Malaysia.