The Project Manager (Interconnection Facility - IF) is responsible for the overall execution and delivery of utility-scale solar High Voltage Interconnection Facilities (IF) projects from the 33kV switchgear interface through 132kV & 275kV substations and transmission interconnection, ensuring safe, timely, quality and cost-effective project completion.The role manages site execution, contractor performance, project schedule, stakeholder coordination and interface management with clients, consultants, TNB and internal business units.Key ResponsibilitiesProject ManagementLead the execution of multiple HV Interconnection Facility (IF) projects simultaneously.Develop and monitor project execution plans, milestones and recovery plans.Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget and in accordance with contractual requirements.Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans.Construction & Site ExecutionManage and supervise EPC contractors responsible for civil, electrical, testing & commissioning works.Coordinate construction activities covering:33kV Switchgear132kV & 275kV Substations (AIS/GIS)Power transformersUnderground power cablesTransmission line interconnectionTelecontrol & ICT interfacesMonitor contractor productivity, workmanship and compliance with project requirements.Resolve site issues and coordinate technical support with the Engineering team.Stakeholder ManagementAct as the primary interface with:ClientsOwner's EngineerTNB (Grid, Distribution and Asset divisions)ConsultantsLocal AuthoritiesAttend project progress meetings and technical coordination meetings.Ensure timely submission of project reports and action plans.Interface CoordinationCoordinate closely with internal Design, Procurement, Contracts and HSE teams to ensure smooth project execution.Manage engineering deliverables required for construction and energisation.Coordinate equipment delivery and construction readiness.Testing & EnergisationCoordinate contractor testing and commissioning activities.Ensure all pre-energisation requirements are completed.Support TNB inspections, witness testing and final energisation activities.Drive timely project completion and commercial operation.Project ControlsMonitor project schedule and progress.Prepare weekly and monthly project reports.Manage project risks, issues, change requests and recovery actions.Ensure timely closure of NCRs, punch lists and outstanding issues.Team LeadershipLead and mentor Project Engineers assigned to each project.Allocate resources across multiple projects.Promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the IF team.RequirementsQualifications Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or equivalent.ExperienceMinimum 8 years of experience in HV substation, transmission or utility-scale renewable energy projects.Minimum 3 years in a Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer role.Proven experience delivering 33kV, 132kV and/or 275kV substation or interconnection projects.Mandatory experience dealing with TNB requirements, standards and project execution.Experience managing EPC contractors and multidisciplinary construction activities.Technical CompetenciesHV substations (AIS/GIS)Power transformersUnderground cable systemsTransmission line interconnectionConstruction planning and sequencingTesting & commissioning coordinationTNB technical standards and project processesMicrosoft Project / Primavera (preferred)Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specificationsSoft SkillsStrong leadership and decision-makingExcellent communication and stakeholder managementContractor management and negotiationProblem-solving under pressureGood planning and organisational skillsAbility to manage multiple concurrent projects
The Project Manager (Interconnection Facility - IF) is responsible for the overall execution and delivery of utility-scale solar High Voltage Interconnection Facilities (IF) projects from the 33kV switchgear interface through 132kV & 275kV substations and transmission interconnection, ensuring safe, timely, quality and cost-effective project completion.
The role manages site execution, contractor performance, project schedule, stakeholder coordination and interface management with clients, consultants, TNB and internal business units.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
- Lead the execution of multiple HV Interconnection Facility (IF) projects simultaneously.
- Develop and monitor project execution plans, milestones and recovery plans.
- Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget and in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans.
Construction & Site Execution
- Manage and supervise EPC contractors responsible for civil, electrical, testing & commissioning works.
- Coordinate construction activities covering:
- 33kV Switchgear
- 132kV & 275kV Substations (AIS/GIS)
- Power transformers
- Underground power cables
- Transmission line interconnection
- Telecontrol & ICT interfaces
- Monitor contractor productivity, workmanship and compliance with project requirements.
- Resolve site issues and coordinate technical support with the Engineering team.
Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary interface with:
- Clients
- Owner's Engineer
- TNB (Grid, Distribution and Asset divisions)
- Consultants
- Local Authorities
- Attend project progress meetings and technical coordination meetings.
- Ensure timely submission of project reports and action plans.
Interface Coordination
- Coordinate closely with internal Design, Procurement, Contracts and HSE teams to ensure smooth project execution.
- Manage engineering deliverables required for construction and energisation.
- Coordinate equipment delivery and construction readiness.
Testing & Energisation
- Coordinate contractor testing and commissioning activities.
- Ensure all pre-energisation requirements are completed.
- Support TNB inspections, witness testing and final energisation activities.
- Drive timely project completion and commercial operation.
Project Controls
- Monitor project schedule and progress.
- Prepare weekly and monthly project reports.
- Manage project risks, issues, change requests and recovery actions.
- Ensure timely closure of NCRs, punch lists and outstanding issues.
Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor Project Engineers assigned to each project.
- Allocate resources across multiple projects.
- Promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the IF team.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or equivalent.
Experience
- Minimum 8 years of experience in HV substation, transmission or utility-scale renewable energy projects.
- Minimum 3 years in a Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer role.
- Proven experience delivering 33kV, 132kV and/or 275kV substation or interconnection projects.
- Mandatory experience dealing with TNB requirements, standards and project execution.
- Experience managing EPC contractors and multidisciplinary construction activities.
Technical Competencies
- HV substations (AIS/GIS)
- Power transformers
- Underground cable systems
- Transmission line interconnection
- Construction planning and sequencing
- Testing & commissioning coordination
- TNB technical standards and project processes
- Microsoft Project / Primavera (preferred)
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Soft Skills
- Strong leadership and decision-making
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Contractor management and negotiation
- Problem-solving under pressure
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
Solarvest is Malaysia’s leading, largest, and award-winning integrated solar provider, with over 10 years of expertise and a strong track record. As a trusted solar company in Malaysia, we have developed more than 2,000MW of ongoing and completed projects across 8 countries in the Asia Pacific regionRecognized as a top-tier solar company, Solarvest continues to drive the growth of solar Malaysia, delivering innovative and reliable solar energy solutions that power businesses, communities, and a sustainable future.
Solarvest is Malaysia’s leading, largest, and award-winning integrated solar provider, with over 10 years of expertise and a strong track record. As a trusted solar company in Malaysia, we have developed more than 2,000MW of ongoing and completed projects across 8 countries in the Asia Pacific region
Recognized as a top-tier solar company, Solarvest continues to drive the growth of solar Malaysia, delivering innovative and reliable solar energy solutions that power businesses, communities, and a sustainable future.
