Head of Engineering

PERI GmbH Formwork Scaffolding Engineering; Jakarta Selatan; On-site; IDR 835.980.000 - 1.170.373.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Jakarta Selatan is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to develop local strategies and ensure project management standards. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in engineering, over 10 years of experience in construction, and strong leadership skills. This role emphasizes effective communication and intercultural awareness, suitable for a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years work experience in construction with leadership experience.
• Expert knowledge of engineering standards and business acumen.
• Fluent in English; Bahasa Indonesia preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop local Engineering strategy aligned with subsidiary needs.
• Track engineering KPIs and initiate improvement projects.
• Cooperate with subsidiary for project prioritization.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Technical understanding of construction projects

Intercultural awareness

Education

Degree in Civil, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BricsCAD

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Manage an engineering organization that provides first-class safety-oriented but cost-efficient formwork, scaffolding and shoring solutions to clients. Develop and implement a local engineering strategy based on subsidiary requirements and the global engineering strategy. Ensure the development and training of local engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop local Engineering strategy
  • Develop the Engineering organization aligned to the business needs and overall subsidiary strategy
  • Support Product Management with technical expertise regarding temporary works topics
• Engineering performance and processes
  • Track engineering KPIs and pro-actively work towards improvement by initiating and driving improvement projects
  • Ensure engineering quality assurance and safety standards in subsidiaries, aligned with PERI policies and standards
• Project management
  • Cooperate with subsidiary management team for project prioritization on local level (based on technical complexity, size, strategic value, risk analysis etc.) and plan engineering resources accordingly
  • Implement and improve project management standards
  • Pro-actively manage key projects (in cooperation with other departments)
• Coordination & communication
  • Coordination of interfaces with other departments
  • Align engineering organization and strategy to market requirements

What you\'ll need to be successful:

• Degree in Civil, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years work experience in construction with detailed experience in formwork industry and several years of experience in a leadership role
• Expert knowledge of engineering standards and solid business acumen (incl. cost control)
• Strong technical understanding and experience in construction projects
• Excellent leadership and organizational competencies
• BricsCAD or AutoCAD (or similar) operating skills / experience is essential
• Fluent English both oral and written, Bahasa Indonesia (preferably)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship at all levels
• Very good organizational skills
• Intercultural awareness and competence: ability to effectively interact, communicate and collaborate with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds