Director Project Engineering

Our client is a global consumer food manufacturing firm. Due to their business expansion, they are seeking an experienced Project Engineering Director to lead the planning and execution of major capital expenditure and engineering projects within a manufacturing environment.

The role will oversee projects from initial feasibility and concept development through detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and final turnover. A key requirement is proven experience in delivering full greenfield manufacturing or industrial projects and managing large-scale CAPEX investments.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead the full project lifecycle, including feasibility studies, master planning, concept development, engineering design, budgeting, construction, commissioning, start-up, and final turnover.
• Lead the development and execution of greenfield manufacturing and industrial facilities from initial planning through operational readiness.
• Develop and manage project schedules, CAPEX budgets, cost estimates, resource plans, procurement strategies, and performance controls.
• Provide overall leadership and governance for major engineering and construction projects with multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
• Manage architects, engineering consultants, contractors, suppliers, project management teams, and other external partners.
• Ensure all engineering and construction activities comply with company standards, regulatory requirements, environmental requirements, and health and safety standards.
• Monitor project progress, expenditure, risks, milestones, and overall project performance, providing regular management reporting and recommendations.
• Lead project risk management, technical issue resolution, design changes, contract variations, and corrective actions.
• Drive value engineering, cost optimisation, constructability improvements, and engineering best practices without compromising quality or operational requirements.
• Coordinate permits, licences, compliance documentation, and government approvals required for project execution.
• Represent the organisation in technical reviews, site coordination meetings, contractor negotiations, and project governance discussions.
• Work closely with plant operations, engineering, procurement, finance, EHS, supply chain, and senior management to ensure successful project delivery and operational readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Electronics Engineering , or another relevant engineering discipline. A licensed engineer is preferred.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in engineering, plant development, construction, or industrial project management, including a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership or management role .
• Proven experience in the end-to-end development and delivery of greenfield manufacturing or industrial facilities .
• Demonstrated experience managing major CAPEX projects with a total project value of at least PHP 4 billion .
• Strong track record of delivering complex engineering and construction projects from concept and design through construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Strong technical understanding of civil and structural works, mechanical and electrical systems, plant utilities, infrastructure, and manufacturing facility requirements.
• Strong capabilities in project management, budgeting, cost control, scheduling, contract management, risk management, and contractor management.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams, consultants, EPC contractors, and multiple project stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, commercial, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior management, technical teams, contractors, and government authorities.
• Experience with AutoCAD, project scheduling tools, and project management software is preferred.
• Must be willing to travel in different parts of Philippines with a work base in Canlubang, Laguna .