Costing Manager

Job Purpose / Objectives

The Costing Manager role involves overseeing and managing the cost estimation process for solar energy projects. Their main responsibility is to ensure accurate and efficient cost analysis throughout the project lifecycle.

He/She is responsible for conducting thorough cost estimations for solar energy projects. They analyze project requirements, review plans and specifications, and use historical data to calculate the projected costs accurately. This includes estimating costs for solar panels, inverters, mounting systems, electrical components, labor, permits, and other associated expenses.

Job Accountabilities (Primary job responsibilities but not limited to)

• Conduct site assessment and preliminary project execution plan.
• Prospective clients' profiling: analysis of energy consumption patterns, load curves, tariff structur
• Feasibility study and technical assessments: irradiation analysis (PVSyst), engineering gross design and costin
• Reponse to technical clarifications
  • Liaise with clients on technical requirements
  • Proposal drafting and answers to tenders
  • Responsible for technical presentation decks upgrades
  • Support contract drafting
  • Responsible for handover to project execution team
• Provide engineering support as needed to the project development, engineering and project management teams:
  • Responsible for engineering tool upgrade and development
  • Conduct research on new solutions and linked topics
  • Support internal processes (incl. ISO 45001/9001)
  • Inquire on regulatory codes in SEA countries relevant to PV installation
• Solar PV Design and Engineering with good engineering practice and in compliance with IEC 60364 or local equivalent and local regulatory codes relevant to Solar PV Installations
• Carry out site visits to verify roof layout as provided by client or by sales team

Secondary job responsibilities

• The Employee will also be responsible for liaising with clients, legal agencies, suppliers, services providers and any other partners with which the Employer work or will be working.
• Liaise with other team for feedback in design and costing for continuous improvement

Qualification/Experiences/Skills/Competencies and other Requirements

Academic Qualification (minimum and preferred requirement; include preferred discipline, if any)

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification;
• Minimum a Diploma in Electrical Engineering may also be considered.

Knowledge/Skills /Experience

• More than 2 years of working experience in PV system industry
• Ability to read and and understanding engineering drawing
• Able to interpret requirement and apply to design

Technical Skills and Technical Competencies

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Basic and familiar with AutoCad, PVSyt or Sketchup will be an added advantage

Soft skills Required

• Independent and team player
• Good communication and troubleshooting skill
• Quick learner
• Goal-oriented

Working Conditions and Environment

• 80% in office setting, 20% on site