Site Project Manager, MEP

Vallee Executive Search; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A European heavy equipment firm in Indonesia is seeking a Site Project Manager to oversee on-site operations and ensure successful project execution. The candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering, experience in MEP engineering, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing contractors, conducting site inspections, and coordinating between local teams and headquarters. The position offers a 1-year contract with a focus on infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in MEP engineering, focused on infrastructure projects.
• Solid grasp of industry standards and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal English and Indonesian skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret technical documents for compliance.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor progress and mitigate risks.
• Manage contractors and vendors, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Serve as a communication bridge between Headquarter and local teams.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams and subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership skills

Coordination of multidisciplinary teams

Excellent communication skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical engineering

Professional engineering license (PE)

Tools

Computer-aided design (CAD) software

Microsoft Office Pro (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

Job description

Our client is a European heavy equipment company expanding its presence in Indonesia through infrastructure projects across multiple cities. They are currently seeking a Site Project Manager to oversee on‑site operations and ensure the successful execution of projects in Indonesia’s dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams across complex project scopes. This role will be a 1‑year contract position, employed by a contractor and not directly by the client.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documents to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor the project progress, identify potential risks or deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage contractors and vendors, including overseeing their work, evaluating performance, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards and compliance.
• Bridge communication between Headquarter and local contractors and consultants to facilitate seamless coordination and timely resolution of project‑related matters.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project teams, site staff, and subcontractors if necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Professional engineering license (PE) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in MEP engineering, with a focus on infrastructure projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Indonesian.
• Solid grasp of industry standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in computer‑aided design (CAD) software and other relevant engineering tools, Microsoft Office Pro (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio).

We are a quality centric boutique search firm, with deep experience in advising international firms that includes SMEs and family owned businesses. We understand that each structure has its own needs & prospects, as well as each candidate embraces different career expectations. We do not simply introduce good candidates to our clients. Importantly we introduce people who best match the company culture and projects.