Director Projects

Location- Singapore- Discipline:
- Accounting & Finance- Contact name:
- Karthik Balakrishnan- Job ref:
- 1980**Director Projects & Operations (Solar, Wind or Renewable Plant)**

Our client is backed by one of the largest banks in the world and has an expertise of engineering, procuring and constructing power plants across Asia.

The position holder is responsible for project development, project management and construction of renewable energy projects in South East Asia and Taiwan.

You will provide leadership to the teams in the region, manage risk, finances, ESG and ensure each phase of work is started and completed on time and within budget. Key responsibilities include achievement of project development, project management and construction milestones,

management of project and department budgets and quality standards. T

he heads of projects in South East Asia and Taiwan report to the position holder, while the position holder reports to the COO. The Director and his organization work in close alignment with business development, investment directors / country managers, the investment teams, engineering, supply chain, finance, legal and asset management teams.

**Duties are, but are not limited to**:

- Responsible for project development, project management and construction activities of in South East Asia and Taiwan.
- You will be part of the companies leadership team
- Leadership of the Heads of Projects of country organisations or project development and project management and construction team members and activities, if no Head is appointed in a country in SEA or TW.
- Management and progression of the project pipeline up to commercial operation.
- Responsible for time, cost, quality and compliance with WHSE and other policies, processes and guidelines in regard to project development, project management and construction.
- Ensure all work is carried out in a safe and proper manner both for yourself, team members, contractors, freelancers, stakeholders and for the well-being of others.
- Management and mitigation of risks in development, project management and construction.
- Reporting on the above on a regular basis to the management, investment committees and shareholders.
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders, project teams and other interfaces, escalating issues to the leadership team and to actively implement solutions to resolve issues.
- Develop and refine standards to enable the organisation to succeed in business development, project development and with investments. This includes providing key inputs to qualify, select and manage service providers, suppliers and contractors via EOIs, RFI, RFQs and contract negotiation.
- Develop the project organization to deliver market leading inputs on development, project management and construction options, costs, project optimisations, risk management and mitigation.
- Set priorities for your teams based on portfolio management and maintain project management and construction plans per project and in aggregation. Identify areas of improvement or concern and report to the leadership team.
- Prepare project specific elements of internal approval papers for presentation to Board/Investment committee during development and construction stage of projects.
- Define key parameters and inputs to EPC or construction contracts and ensure commercial, legal and technical review and maintain and content approval for technical contract annexes.
- Ensuring construction sites are operating to all Health Safety and Environmental and Social Policies including customer’s policies and that a safe working environment is maintained at all times.
- Control and report construction budgets, timelines and quality against baseline programmes and communicate internally to Project Management and upper management.

**To be considered for this role you will have**:

- A university degree in engineering, natural sciences, MBA or project management.
- Proven track record of successfully developing and constructing energy, mining or other complex infrastructure projects in South East Asia, Taiwan or Asia Pacific at a senior level.
- 15+ years of proven track record in complex projects and demonstrated track record resolving challenges.
- Proven technical and commercial acumen in creating and managing technical and commercial agreements.
- Maintaining contractual relationships with customers and suppliers.
- Working experience in the renewable energy industry with successful track record in Wind, solar or battery is desirable.
- Experience working in an international organization, ideally with investment and construction management mandate.
- Proactive, self-motivated and ambitious personality with successful teamwork track record.
- Ability to work autonomously / independently to identify new project opportunities and develop existing opportunities.
- Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
- Language proficiency:

- English: