PR/096385 | Director of Construction Business Unit

Location
Vientiane, Laos

Company Overview

A leading diversified business group driving growth through technology, operational excellence, and digital innovation across multiple industries.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the overall construction function, ensuring project execution aligns with quality, timeline, safety, and commercial objectives.

• Act as the owner's representative to oversee contractors, consultants, architects, and engineering partners throughout the project lifecycle.

• Review technical drawings, project specifications, cost schedules, and construction documentation to ensure compliance with approved standards.

• Manage quality assurance activities, inspections, defect rectification programs, and project close-out processes.

• Supervise facility maintenance operations and ensure assets are maintained efficiently through preventive maintenance programs.

• Establish and enforce construction governance, contractor performance management, safety regulations, and service-level requirements.

• Build, coach, and develop a capable team of construction professionals, engineers, and quality specialists.

• Drive workforce planning and strengthen internal technical capabilities to support future business expansion.

• Monitor project expenditures, conduct cost reviews, and safeguard project profitability through strict budget control.

• Assess payment claims, variation orders, invoices, and contractor submissions to ensure commercial accuracy and transparency.

• Identify cost optimization opportunities through value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Develop contractor assessment frameworks, risk management tools, and project reporting systems to improve visibility and decision-making.

• Partner closely with business development, project teams, finance, and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.

• Deliver regular management reports on project performance, risks, commercial matters, and operational improvements.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or other relevant disciplines.

• Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer, or equivalent professional accreditation is highly preferred.

• Minimum 10 years of experience within construction, project management, site supervision, or owner's representative functions, including leadership experience at senior management level.

• Strong expertise in contract administration, quantity and cost verification, quality management, and construction operations.

• Proven experience managing external contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams.

• Solid understanding of project budgeting, cost containment strategies, asset preservation, and risk mitigation practices.

• Ability to evaluate technical proposals, contractual matters, and project financial performance.

• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to make sound commercial decisions.

• Fluency in English.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

  Housing allowance and relocation support.

  Premium health and medical insurance.
  Company-sponsored work permit and visa support.
  Annual return flight ticket to home country.
  Executive-level leadership opportunity within a growing regional business group.
  Exposure to large-scale construction, real estate, and investment projects.
  Professional and multicultural working environment.
  Long-term career growth and regional development opportunities.

   

Due to the high volume of applicants, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.
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