Design Manager (Solar Projects) Project-Based/Consultant

Anonymous; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Anonymous is seeking a Design Manager to lead the multidisciplinary review of solar and renewable energy projects from concept to detailed engineering. You will manage engineering teams, ensure quality, coordinate design reviews, and drive on-time project delivery.

You will coordinate civil, structural, electrical and other disciplines, establish review processes, mentor staff, and interface with clients, contractors and developers while addressing risks and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, or related discipline).
• 8–10 years of engineering experience in solar, renewable energy, power, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading engineering teams and design reviews.
• Strong solar project design knowledge and execution standards.
• Experience in utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Strong project management, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent technical review, communication, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience with owners, EPC contractors, consultants, and developers.
• Ability to work in project-based or consultancy engagements.
• For consultant-based engagements, ability to issue a Service Invoice and/or OR is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design review activities for utility-scale solar and renewable energy projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams, consultants, and external design partners.
• Review and validate engineering deliverables for quality and compliance.
• Coordinate civil, structural, electrical, and other disciplines through development.
• Establish design review procedures, schedules, and quality standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project teams.
• Interface with clients, contractors, developers, and project stakeholders.
• Identify project risks and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements and regulatory standards.
• Support project planning, resource allocation, and delivery management.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Design review

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical review

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

The Design Manager will lead and oversee the multidisciplinary design review process for solar and renewable energy projects. This role is responsible for managing engineering teams, ensuring technical quality, coordinating design reviews, and driving project delivery from concept through detailed engineering.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead design review activities for utility-scale solar and renewable energy projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams, consultants, and external design partners.
• Review and validate engineering deliverables to ensure quality, compliance, and constructability.
• Coordinate civil, structural, electrical, and other engineering disciplines throughout project development.
• Establish design review procedures, schedules, and quality standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project teams.
• Interface with clients, contractors, developers, and key project stakeholders.
• Identify project risks, technical issues, and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support project planning, resource allocation, and delivery management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, or related discipline).
• Minimum of 8-10 years of engineering experience, preferably within solar, renewable energy, power, or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and managing design review processes.
• Strong understanding of solar project design, engineering standards, and project execution.
• Experience in utility-scale renewable energy projects is highly preferred.
• Strong project management, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent technical review, communication, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience working with owners, EPC contractors, consultants, and developers.
• Ability to work in a project-based or consultancy engagement.
• For consultant-based engagements, ability to issue a Service Invoice and/or Official Receipt (OR) is preferred.