Managing Director (EPCC)

A leading renewable energy firm is looking for a high calibre Managing Director to lead the EPCC division and orchestrate all end-to-end delivery of solar projects accross the region. This position reports directly to the Group CEO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and executing the organisation's solar projects across the region
• Formulate and execute strategic plans and goals for the EPCC division, ensuring they align with the company's overall objectives
• Oversee the creation of project execution strategies, timelines, and budgets to fulfil project requirements and deadlines
• Supervise the engineering design process for distributed generation and utility-scale solar projects, ensuring adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications
• Manage a team of engineers and technical specialists to provide top-notch engineering solutions, including system design, electrical layout, equipment selection, and interconnection requirements
• Evaluate and approve engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation to ensure they are accurate and complete
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives to streamline project delivery processes, boost efficiency, and maximize profitability
• Monitor the implementation, operation and performance of all solar projects, including energy storage with business partners
• Develop strategic planning and business development plans with new ventures, group strategy and innovation teams for solar projects
• Identify and explore potentials of existing and future trends, opportunities and its risks within the renewable energy industry
• Lead and direct the procurement and management of externals consultants and project manager and ensure that the required levels of competence are embedded within all consultants appointed
• Ensure the development is in full adherence with all company's SOPs and governance manuals, whether technical design, group risk, construction, insurance or others
• Review financial analysis on each business opportunity to understand the profitability of the projects
• Lead the process to ensure value engineering and risk workshops are properly adhered to and well managed throughout the life cycle of the project
• Oversee contractors' construction activities and manage the integration of the project with the transmission network operator
• Ensure quality construction standards are met using project construction techniques and equipment
• Lead and control the overall development program and phasing, replan, resequencing and mitigate as necessary to stay on track
• Monitor and report periodically on project completion to schedule and budget
• Evaluate and track contractor performance against contractual obligations

Key Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or similar field of study
• Minimum fifteen years of project management experience within the renewable energy industry
• Prior experience managing large scale solar power plant projects would be ideal
• Certified Professional Engineer (PE) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification would be an added advantage
• Strong technical expertise in Solar Energy Systems, Electrical Design, Civil/Electrical Engineering, and Construction practices
• Experience with High-Voltage Substation and Interconnection Facility would be a huge plus
• Have a strong financial and commercial acumen to handle project costings and financing
• Have prior financial closure background for large-scale construction projects
• Ability to lead the process to establish all relevant statutory authority requirements and risk mitigation to ensure smooth local authority approvals
• Proficiency in Project Management tools and software, such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Procore, and AutoCAD
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Able to work autonomously, be self-driven and not reliant on others
• Able to adapt yourself well in various international settings for long periods of time
• Able to resolve conflicts, visionary and possess the foresight to plan ahead for the business

To apply, please click "APPLY NOW" or email Shanggar Ganesh at shanggar.ganesh@ambition.com.my. Data provided is for recruitment purposes only.

Due to the volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

JTK Number: JTKSM 995 | Company Registration Number: 201301019088 (1048918-T)

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