# Assistant Project Manager Regional SEA Development

> Solarvest · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia · — · Posted 2026-05-19

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Special Project Management

## Description

-   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.
-   Maintain a live SEA opportunity pipeline tracker covering all markets, with stage, MW potential, key contacts, and next actions.
-   Conduct regular in-country market visits attending authority briefings, partner meetings, and site assessments.
-   Build and maintain a vetted subcontractor roster for each market covering solar installation, cabling and onshore works, civil works, and interconnection facilities.
-   Qualify subcontractors against the company's technical and commercial standards; maintain documented vendor lists for each trade by country.
-   Coordinate subcontractor introductions to the Regional EPCC Development Executive for active tender nominations.
-   Build and maintain relationships with energy ministries, grid operators, permit authorities, and relevant government agencies in each market.
-   Track policy developments, tender announcements, and regulatory changes that affect the company's pipeline.
-   Map the permit pathway for utility solar projects in each active market documenting timelines, requirements, and key decision-makers.
-   Identify, qualify, and manage local development partners and JV co-sponsors in each SEA market.
-   Maintain active partner relationships through regular touchpoints and joint market development activities.
-   Escalate JV term discussions and new market entry opportunities to the Project Manager and Director.
-   Direct and manage the in-country Vietnam Lead and Philippines Lead setting workplans, reviewing output, and providing development support.
-   Manage the SEA Market Development Executive ensuring effective deployment across market priorities.
-   Submit weekly SEA pipeline and market intelligence updates to the Project Manager.
-   Contribute to the monthly regional report covering opportunities, subcontractor network, authority engagement, and risks.

## Requirements

-   3–5 years in RE project development, infrastructure origination, or market development across SEA.
-   Proven experience working and travelling in at least 2 SEA markets.
-   Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
-   Fluent in English; additional SEA language (Vietnamese, Tagalog, Bahasa Indonesia, Thai) is a strong advantage
-   Experience managing in-country teams or local partners remotely.

## Apply

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