- Global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm
- Leadership role on a “first of its kind” renewable project in Indonesia
- Can be based in Singapore/Malaysia/Indonesia
About Surbana Jurong
SJ is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.
Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA, SMEC and Surbana Jurong, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future.
Its technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as a full suite of multidisciplinary consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors including transportation, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality and renewables.
A global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm with over 70 years of track record in successful project delivery, SJ has built more than a million homes in Singapore, created master plans in more than 60 countries and developed over 100 industrial parks globally.
The Role
We are seeking to engage a Project Director to join our team in designing a Multi-billion Dollar Renewable Project in Indonesia, that is currently at Pre-FEED Stage. In this role you’ll be responsible for overall projects, including Marketing, Engineering and Construction and Maintenance; ensuring compliance with quality & safety standards and engineering codes to fulfill clients’ expectations within delivery lead time and budget.
You’ll manage the strategic aspects of all project engagements and mitigates any risk. May have a wide range of different projects on the go at the same time, all at different phases of development in the local and/or regional markets.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assesses project feasibility, productivity and ROI ensuring the risks and assumptions are well defined, communicated and proactively managed.
- Provides valuable analysis and project design proposals to business owners and site senior management.
- Establishes and maintains overview of project finances to achieve maximum value for money.
- Ensures engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures take place for all practice engagements by enforcing standard policies and procedures.
- Reviews status reports of Project Managers and Senior Managers and addresses issues as appropriate, lending expertise to internal teams and task forces.
- Prepares bid proposal (both technically and commercially) for major projects (local & overseas), and provide guidance to local projects to a group of project managers & senior managers for bid proposals, and clarifications. Manages the negotiation of contract pricing when necessary.
- Maintains lasting client relations, delivering superior solutions by communicating effectively with them to identify needs, evaluate alternative business solutions and strategies, and explore future business opportunities.
- Works closely with project management team to continually define ways to increase client satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
- Sets and manages departmental budget ensuring spending within approved limit and company policy, and submits timely & accurate periodic financial report for management review.
- Staff supervision, recruitment, training & development, performance management & discipline.
- Contributes towards the development of risk management procedures, processes, policies, and practices.
- Ensures compliance of the company’s SOPs, Quality, HSE policies, and code of business ethics to eliminate non-conformance and re-works.
About You
Suitable applicants will be/have:
- Degree or MBA in any relevant Engineering discipline
- Circa 15 years of related experience, with extensive knowledge in project management, preferably in the renewable energy industry.
- Extensive experience managing large-scale renewable energy projects valued at $1 billion or more.
- The ability to speak Mandarin / Bahasa is an added advantage
- Strong strategic, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to manage complex, multidisciplinary projects.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with diverse audiences.
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
- Basic proficiency in Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia is an advantage.
- Understanding of Chinese and Indonesian business cultures is a strong bonus.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Ami Jordan: Ami.jordan@smec.com
To find out more about Surbana Jurong, please visit our careers page at https://surbanajurong.com/careers/
All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.
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