Project Development Division Head (Port & Dry Bulk Logistics)

FKS Group; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 900,000,000 - 1,500,000,000; Full time

Job summary

FKS Group in Indonesia seeks a Project Development Division Head for Port & Dry Bulk Logistics. You will lead end-to-end development of port, terminal, and dry bulk projects in Agri-bulk, guiding multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with government bodies and partners.

The role demands strategic leadership, strong financial acumen, and effective stakeholder engagement. You will drive commercial structures, manage travel across Indonesia, and mentor the Project Development team to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline; MBA/masters advantage.
• Minimum 10 years in relevant roles, with 5+ years in port terminals, logistics infrastructure, or industrial facilities.
• Experience with integrated conveyor systems, ship unloading/loading, and large capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of port operations, dry bulk handling, and terminal facilities.
• Proven ability to develop business proposals, investment papers, and stakeholder presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead feasibility studies, market assessments, and financial modelling for port, terminal, or bulk warehouse projects.
• Develop concepts, business cases, and recommendations across commercial, technical, and operational domains.
• Manage the full project development lifecycle from concept to handover for execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, commercial, finance, and legal.
• Drive commercial structuring (JV, BOT, long-term lease) and partnership models.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Financial modelling

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Risk awareness

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical/Port & Maritime Engineering

MBA or Masters degree

Job description

FKS Group (www.fksgroup.com) is a South—East Asia holding company focused on food and property. The Group’s commitment is strengthened by more than 40 years of experience and expertise that extends globally to sourcing, manufacturing, refining, logistics, shipping, financing, risk management as well as trading.

We're now looking for Project Development Division Head for our Port & Dry Bulk Logistics Business Unit.

The ideal candidate will be responsible to lead end-to-end development of port, terminal, and dry bulk logistics projects—particularly within Agri-bulk (food & feed ingredients). The role requires strong technical expertise, strategic leadership, and the ability to drive commercial and partnership structures for long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities=

• Lead feasibility studies, market assessments, technical evaluations, and financial modelling for new port, terminal, or bulk warehouse projects.
• Develop project concepts, business cases, and recommendations based on commercial, technical, and operational analyses.
• Manage the full project development lifecycle—from concept initiation, planning, internal approval processes, to handover for execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, commercial, finance, HSSE, legal, and procurement.
• Drive commercial structuring (JV, BOT, long-term lease) and develop partnership models aligned with market needs.
• Engage and liaise with government bodies, port authorities, regulators, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities and drive project expansion initiatives in the port & dry bulk logistics sector.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Project Development team while fostering a collaborative and high-integrity work culture.
• Support negotiations on technical, operational, and commercial terms with partners and clients.

Qualifications=

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering, Industrial engineering, Electrical Engineering, Port & Maritime Engineering, or a related discipline. MBA or master’s degree an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in project development or project management for ports terminals, logistics infrastructure, or industrial facilities., preferably in Agri-bulk (food & feed ingredients).
• Experience in integrated conveyor systems, ship unloading/loading, leading capital projects with significant investment value.
• Strong knowledge of port operations and dry bulk cargo handling systems and experience in conveyor systems, warehouse, silos, ship loading/unloading facilities, and terminal operations is highly preferred.
• Good understanding of project finance, Capex evaluation, financial modelling, IRR,NPV and investment appraisal.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance technical, operational and financial considerations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop compelling business proposals and investment papers that effectively communicate project value, commercial viability, financial returns, and strategic benefits to executive management, shareholders, and potential investors. Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Experienced in working with government, port authorities, and key external stakeholders.
• High integrity, accountability, and strong teamwork orientation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to perform under pressure.
• Willing to travel extensively across Indonesia.