Assistant to the Chairman (Construction & Project Execution)

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Our client is a leading construction and engineering company that is looking for a qualified candidate to join their firm.

Construction Planning & Execution Advisory

• Review project documentation, design drawings, and actual site conditions to advise the Chairman on appropriate construction implementation strategies.
  
• Develop, review, and critically evaluate overall construction execution plans for industrial factory projects.
  
• Assess construction sequences and methods for site grading, foundations, structural works, factory buildings, technical infrastructure, and auxiliary facilities.
  
• Evaluate construction site layouts and the allocation of manpower, machinery, equipment, materials, and other project resources.
  
• Assess coordination among construction, MEP, equipment installation, and technology systems, and recommend appropriate implementation approaches.
  

Schedule, Quality & Technical Control

• Review and monitor master and detailed construction schedules, identify critical paths, bottlenecks, and work packages that may create delays.
  
• Recommend adjustments to construction methods, resource mobilization, and recovery plans when schedule acceleration is required.
  
• Inspect and evaluate construction activities against approved designs, applicable standards, regulations, and project technical requirements.
  
• Coordinate with relevant parties to resolve technical issues, design conflicts, and other matters that may affect project schedule or construction quality.
  

Contractor & Project Risk Management

• Assess the technical capability, construction methodology, and resource mobilization capacity of General Contractors and other contractors.
  
• Monitor and evaluate contractors’ ability to meet agreed schedules, quality requirements, and contractual commitments.
  
• Identify and provide early warnings on construction, technical, scheduling, site, and resource risks, and recommend preventive and corrective measures.
  
• Conduct on-site inspections and report significant issues that may affect project implementation directly to the Chairman.
  

Reporting & Delegated Responsibilities

• Consolidate, evaluate, and report to the Chairman on the construction progress and implementation status of assigned projects.
  
• Prepare technical content and participate in meetings with the Executive Management team, General Contractors, Contractors, Consultants, and other relevant stakeholders.
  
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of the Chairman’s conclusions and instructions relating to construction activities.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned or authorized by the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
  

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil & Industrial Construction, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
  
• Professional certifications in Project Management, Construction Supervision, or other relevant technical areas are preferred.
  

Experience

• At least 10 years of experience in construction execution or project management, including a minimum of 5 years in a construction management or lead construction position.
  
• Direct experience in developing, reviewing, or leading construction organization and execution plans for industrial factory projects is mandatory.
  
• Hands-on experience in foundations, structural works, factory buildings, technical infrastructure, and the coordination of MEP and equipment installation is required.
  
• Candidates who have previously held positions such as Chief Construction Manager, Project Director, Head/Deputy Head of Project Management Board, or Head of Construction on industrial factory, energy, waste-to-energy, waste treatment, or EPC projects are preferred.
  

Professional Knowledge & Skills

• In-depth knowledge of construction methods and construction organization for industrial projects.
  
• Strong ability to develop, review, and critically assess construction execution plans, design documentation, and construction drawings.
  
• Strong capability in developing and controlling project schedules, identifying critical paths, allocating resources, and resolving issues arising during project execution.
  
• Ability to evaluate contractors’ capabilities, construction methodologies, and resource mobilization plans.
  
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project/Primavera, and other relevant project management tools.
  

Personal Competencies

• Strong systems thinking, analytical capability, critical thinking, and the ability to provide independent professional judgment.
  
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior management, General Contractors, Contractors, and Consultants.
  
• High level of responsibility, decisiveness, confidentiality, and ability to work effectively under pressure.
  
• Willingness to travel and work at project sites as required.
  

Contact: Nga Nguyen

Due to the immense number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.