Head of Engineering & Construction Projects (EPC)

Confidential; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Confidential is seeking a senior Project Portfolio Lead to plan, execute, and monitor a strategic EPC project portfolio across engineering, procurement, and construction. The role emphasizes governance, cost control, and timely delivery to meet safety and regulatory standards.

The successful candidate will coordinate across functions and with suppliers and contractors, driving continuous improvement in project controls and portfolio reporting while ensuring alignment with business objectives and

Formación

• Proven experience leading complex EPC projects.
• Experience coordinating engineering, procurement and construction activities across project lifecycles.
• Strong knowledge of PMO practices, governance and portfolio reporting.
• Advanced English for technical documentation and international stakeholder communication.

Responsabilidades

• Lead complex projects across engineering, procurement, construction, and handover with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, risk, and delivery.
• Manage the strategic project portfolio aligning priorities, resources and execution with business objectives.
• Establish and improve PMO methodologies, governance processes, performance indicators, reporting standards, and project tools.
• Oversee asset modernization, maintenance, shutdowns, overhauls, and automation initiatives.
• Coordinate across functions to resolve dependencies and maintain progress.

Conocimientos

PMO management

跨-functional coordination

Herramientas

Microsoft Project

Descripción del empleo

Role Objective

Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of the organization’s strategic project portfolio, ensuring delivery within approved scope, schedule, and budget while meeting quality, safety, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Strengthen PMO practices, project controls, and investment oversight, ensuring effective coordination across internal teams, suppliers, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects across engineering, procurement, construction, and handover, with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, risk, and delivery.
• Manage the strategic project portfolio, aligning priorities, resources, and execution plans with business objectives.
• Establish and improve PMO methodologies, governance processes, performance indicators, reporting standards, and project management tools.
• Oversee asset modernization, major maintenance, planned shutdowns, overhauls, refits, automation, and related infrastructure projects.
• Manage CAPEX budgets, cost forecasts, commitments, and variances, implementing corrective actions when required.
• Coordinate engineering, operations, maintenance, procurement, finance, suppliers, and contractors to resolve dependencies and maintain project progress.
• Monitor contractor performance, deliverables, and scope changes to support contractual compliance and timely execution.
• Ensure project delivery meets applicable safety, quality, regulatory, audit, and certification requirements.
• Prepare executive reports covering progress, financial performance, key risks, deviations, and recovery plans.
• Drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and lessons learned across the project portfolio.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience leading complex projects within EPC contracting organizations.
• Experience in energy, oil and gas, infrastructure, maritime, offshore, industrial manufacturing, or comparable regulated sectors.
• Demonstrated responsibility for coordinating engineering, procurement, and construction activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Experience delivering asset modernization, major maintenance, shutdowns, overhauls, refits, automation, or comparable capital projects.
• Strong expertise in CAPEX management, budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience implementing or strengthening PMO practices, project controls, and portfolio reporting.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate suppliers, contractors, and executive stakeholders.
• Strong command of project management practices aligned with PMI’s PMBOK framework, including scheduling, risk management, change control, and progress tracking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project or equivalent project planning and control tools.
• Advanced English proficiency for technical documentation, supplier negotiations, and communication with international stakeholders.