Assistant Project Manager Regional SEA Development

Solarvest

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Work arrangement
On-site
Location
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MY
Compensation
Not disclosed
Apply by
April 14, 2027

About this role

<ul>
<li>Identify, qualify, and advance utility solar project opportunities across assigned SEA markets from initial market screening through site identification, feasibility confirmation, and opportunity handover to the EPCC team.</li>
<li>Maintain a live SEA opportunity pipeline tracker covering all markets, with stage, MW potential, key contacts, and next actions.</li>
<li>Conduct regular in-country market visits attending authority briefings, partner meetings, and site assessments.</li>
<li>Build and maintain a vetted subcontractor roster for each market covering solar installation, cabling and onshore works, civil works, and interconnection facilities.</li>
<li>Qualify subcontractors against the company's technical and commercial standards; maintain documented vendor lists for each trade by country.</li>
<li>Coordinate subcontractor introductions to the Regional EPCC Development Executive for active tender nominations.</li>
<li>Build and maintain relationships with energy ministries, grid operators, permit authorities, and relevant government agencies in each market.</li>
<li>Track policy developments, tender announcements, and regulatory changes that affect the company's pipeline.</li>
<li>Map the permit pathway for utility solar projects in each active market documenting timelines, requirements, and key decision-makers.</li>
<li>Identify, qualify, and manage local development partners and JV co-sponsors in each SEA market.</li>
<li>Maintain active partner relationships through regular touchpoints and joint market development activities.</li>
<li>Escalate JV term discussions and new market entry opportunities to the Project Manager and Director.</li>
<li>Direct and manage the in-country Vietnam Lead and Philippines Lead setting workplans, reviewing output, and providing development support.</li>
<li>Manage the SEA Market Development Executive ensuring effective deployment across market priorities.</li>
<li>Submit weekly SEA pipeline and market intelligence updates to the Project Manager.</li>
<li>Contribute to the monthly regional report covering opportunities, subcontractor network, authority engagement, and risks.</li>
</ul><h2>Requirements</h2><ul>
<li>3–5 years in RE project development, infrastructure origination, or market development across SEA.</li>
<li>Proven experience working and travelling in at least 2 SEA markets.</li>
<li>Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.</li>
<li>Fluent in English; additional SEA language (Vietnamese, Tagalog, Bahasa Indonesia, Thai) is a strong advantage</li>
<li>Experience managing in-country teams or local partners remotely.</li>
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