Costing Manager_Solar Energy Engineering

Job Description

Job Purpose / Objectives (a summary of the general nature, level and the reason why the position exists)

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)

1 Assist in Company's Project development including, but not limited to:

• Conduct site assessment and preliminary project execution plan.

• Prospective clients' profiling: analysis of energy consumption patterns, load curves, tariff structure

• Feasibility study and technical assessments: irradiation analysis (PVSyst), engineering gross design and costing

• Contribute to the Company's Research & Development projects

Performance Indicator

(i) Accuracy of assessments and proposals.
(ii) Timeliness of submission of proposals.
(iii) Involvement with or contribution to projects that are “out-of-norm” or new technologies toLYS, such as battery, EVs, etc.

2 Assist and support sales team:

• Answer 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

Performance Indicator

(i) Number of projects involved with (or responsible for) at the various stages measured by % of projects with respect to total number of projects brought in by sales team.
(ii) Client feedback or client complaints
(iii) Consistency and timeliness withmaintaining andupdating of tools used, such as technical presentation decks.

3 Provide engineering support as needed to the project development, engineering and project management teams:
• Coordinate team workload and schedule
• Support and advise in daily work
• Responsible for engineering tool upgrade and development
• Responsible for team continuous training
• 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

Performance Indicator

(i) Consistency and timeliness with updating of tools used, such as costing tool.

(ii) Contributions to team training

(iii) Contributions to updating and maintaining database of internal SOPs and processes

4 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

Performance Indicator

(i) Training qualifications and continuous update of qualifications practiced

5 Carry out site visits to verify roof layout as provided by client or by sales team See 2(i) above

6 Selection of system components See 1(i) above

7 Provide design for electrical layout including single-line diagrams, interconnection details, wiring & block diagrams See 1(i) above

8 Prepare calculation for DC/AC cable voltage drop, DC/AC cable & trunking sizing See 1(i) above

9 Provide 3D modelling & shading analysis using Sketchup Pro or Skelion software See 1(i) above

10 Understand the optimal design applications and design limitations of our solutions, and lead the evaluation of alternative components See 1(i) above

Secondary job responsibilities

A 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.

B Liaise with other team for feedback in design and costing for continuous improvement

Major Challenges on This Position

The Costing Manager requires but not limited to good time management skills but also a deep understanding of the technical, regulatory, and market dynamics associated with solar energy projects.

Job Requirement

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;

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering may also be considered.

Knowledge/Skills /Experience 

• More than 2 years of working experience in PV system industry
• Reading 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 and PVSyt
• Basic and familiar with working with 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