PR/096040 | Phó Giám Đốc Khối Dự Án

Company

JAC's client, a well-established Vietnamese MEP engineering and contracting company, is looking for a Deputy Director of Project Division (Construction Execution) position.

Location: Ho Chi Minh City

Job Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and oversee the execution of multiple MEP and industrial construction projects, ensuring achievement of project objectives in terms of schedule, quality, safety, cost, and client satisfaction.

• Develop project execution strategies and implementation plans to ensure successful project delivery.

• Review project handover documents from Estimation and Design teams, identify project risks, and establish mitigation measures before construction commencement.

• Monitor project performance and proactively resolve critical issues to minimize delays and operational disruptions.

Construction & Operations Management

• Manage day-to-day construction operations, including manpower allocation, subcontractor management, equipment deployment, procurement coordination, and site resource planning.

• Ensure effective utilization of resources across multiple projects simultaneously.

• Conduct regular project reviews, progress meetings, and site inspections to ensure compliance with project requirements and company standards.

• Drive continuous improvement in project execution methodologies, productivity, and operational efficiency.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Manage project budgets, cash flow, cost performance, and profitability.

• Monitor project expenditures and identify potential cost overruns or commercial risks.

• Oversee variation orders, claims management, contract administration, and project financial reporting.

• Apply Quantity Surveying (QS) principles and practices to manage project commercial aspects effectively.

• Ensure project profitability through proper cost control, productivity improvement, and commercial risk management.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders.

• Serve as the primary escalation point for major project-related issues and client concerns.

• Lead negotiations and commercial discussions when required.

• Work closely with Japanese clients, FDI companies, and international stakeholders to ensure project requirements and expectations are met.

Team Leadership & People Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, and project support teams.

• Establish clear accountability and delegation frameworks across project teams.

• Build succession capabilities and strengthen organizational competency to support business growth.

• Foster a culture of safety, professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Process & System Enhancement

• Implement and improve project management systems, reporting structures, and operational processes.

• Drive digitalization initiatives through project dashboards, reporting tools, and data-driven performance monitoring.

• Standardize project documentation, RFI, NCR, variation management, and best-practice project controls across all projects.

Job requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, MEP Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related technical disciplines.

Experience

• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in MEP construction, industrial construction, or project delivery management.

• Demonstrated career progression from Senior Engineer/Senior Site Engineer to Project Management and leadership positions.

• Proven experience managing large-scale industrial and manufacturing projects.

• Strong exposure to Japanese-invested factories, FDI projects, EPC projects, or ODA-funded developments.

• Extensive experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in complex construction environments.

• Proven experience working directly with clients, consultants, contractors, and senior stakeholders.

Technical & Commercial Competencies

• Strong technical understanding of Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) systems and industrial construction projects.

• Solid knowledge of:

• Quantity Surveying (QS)

• Cost estimation and budgeting

• Contract administration

• Cost control and cash flow management

• Variation claims and change management

• Project profitability analysis

• Ability to oversee and coordinate multiple functions within a project, including technical, operational, commercial, and stakeholder management responsibilities.

• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, risk management, and project controls.

Leadership & Management Skills

• Excellent leadership and people management capabilities.

• Demonstrated success in developing and coaching Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, and Supervisors.

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple concurrent projects.

• Strong decision-making skills under pressure.

• Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Stakeholder Management

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

• Prior experience working with Japanese clients is highly preferred.

• Familiarity with Japanese working culture, project standards, quality expectations, and reporting requirements is a strong advantage.

Personal Attributes

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and transparency.

• Strong business acumen and commercial mindset.

• Proactive, hands-on, and committed to operational excellence.

• Dedicated to delivering projects safely, efficiently, and profitably.

Language Requirements

• Good command of English.

• Japanese language skills would be a significant advantage.