Job Purpose / Objectives (a summary of the general nature, level and the reason why the position exists)
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.
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.
Job Accountabilities (Primary job responsibilities but not limited to)
1 Assist in Company&039;s Project development including, but not limited to:
• Feasibility study and technical assessments: irradiation analysis (PVSyst), engineering gross design and costing
• Prospective clients&039; profiling: analysis of energy consumption patterns, load curves, tariff structure
• Contribute to the Company&039;s Research & Development projects
• Conduct site assessment and preliminary project execution plan.
Performance Indicator
(iii) Involvement with or contribution to projects that are “out- of- norm” or new technologies toLYS, such as battery, EVs, etc.
(i) Accuracy of assessments and proposals.
(ii) Timeliness of submission of proposals.
2 Assist and support sales team:
• Liaise with clients on technical requirements
• Responsible for technical presentation decks upgrades
• Responsible for handover to project execution team
• Proposal drafting and answers to tenders
• Support contract drafting
• Answer technical clarifications
Performance Indicator
(iii) Consistency and timeliness withmaintaining andupdating of tools used, such as technical presentation decks.
(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
3 Provide engineering support as needed to the project development, engineering and project management teams:
• Responsible for engineering tool upgrade and development
• Inquire on regulatory codes in SEA countries relevant to PV installation
• Responsible for team continuous training
• Support internal processes (incl. ISO 45001/9001)
• Coordinate team workload and schedule
• Support and advise in daily work
• Conduct research on new solutions and linked topics
Performance Indicator
(i) Consistency and timeliness with updating of tools used, such as costing tool.
(iii) Contributions to updating and maintaining database of internal SOPs and processes
(ii) Contributions to team training
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
7 Provide design for electrical layout including single- line diagrams, interconnection details, wiring & block diagrams 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
8 Prepare calculation for DC/AC cable voltage drop, DC/AC cable & trunking sizing See 1(i) above
(i) Training qualifications and continuous update of qualifications practiced
6 Selection of system components See 1(i) above
9 Provide 3D modelling & shading analysis using Sketchup Pro or Skelion software See 1(i) above
5 Carry out site visits to verify roof layout as provided by client or by sales team See 2(i) above
Secondary job responsibilities
B Liaise with other team for feedback in design and costing for continuous improvement
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.
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.