Construction Lead

Aboitiz Power Corporation; Lapu-Lapu; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

AboitizPower is seeking a Construction Lead to plan, organize, and supervise on-site construction for our Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. You will work with the Project Manager, EPC contractors, and community stakeholders to deliver results, drive safety, and foster a learning environment.

Responsibilities include end-to-end construction execution, budget control, QA/QC, and risk management, with leadership of site teams across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a professional engineer license.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant project execution experience in power generation or energy storage systems.
• 5 years of leadership experience supervising field teams and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end site construction from NTP to commercial operation within schedule and budget.
• Coordinate general contractors and subcontractors and align timelines with material deliveries.
• Ensure QA/QC, testing procedures, and compliance with project specs and building codes.
• Manage budgets, contractor billings, change orders, and cost-effective construction methods.
• Identify risks, prepare mitigation plans, manage RFIs/submittals, and provide status updates.
• Direct site supervisors and enforce IMS and environmental health and safety programs.

Skills

On-site leadership

Project execution

Budget & cost control

Stakeholder collaboration

QA/QC & materials testing

MS Office & PM tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer license (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Construction tracking tools

Project management applications

Job description

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Business Unit: Transition Business Group

Power your future with AboitizPower.

As Construction Lead, you will work closely with the Project Manager to plan, organize, coordinate, and control all on-site construction activities across our Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, contributing directly to transforming energy for a better world. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, site supervisors, EPC contractors, and community stakeholders to deliver results, create positive community impact, and develop your skills in a supportive, purpose-driven environment.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Construction Execution & Delivery: Take end-to-end responsibility for executing the site construction scope, steering the project from Notice to Proceed (NTP) through testing, commissioning, and commercial operations within set schedules and budgets.
• Contractor & Schedule Management: Coordinate and monitor the day-to-day performance of General Contractors and sub-contractors, align site construction timelines with material delivery dates, and resolve operational bottlenecks.
• Quality Assurance & Standards Compliance: Oversee field QA/QC programs, validate testing procedures for materials and structural components (e.g., aggregates, additives, concrete, steel, fabrication), and guarantee full adherence to project specifications and building codes.
• Cost Control & Financial Administration: Manage construction finances by tracking project budgets, reviewing and approving contractor billings/invoices, evaluating change orders, and determining cost-effective construction methods during constructability reviews.
• Risk Mitigation & Project Governance: Identify construction risks, prepare mitigation plans, manage RFIs and submittals, conduct regular progress meetings, and provide concise status updates to project leadership.
• Field Leadership & EHS Implementation: Direct site construction supervisors, inspectors, and testing personnel; enforce Integrated Management Systems (IMS) and environmental health and safety programs; and cultivate a safe, high-performing field culture.

To Succeed in this Role, we need someone who:

• Demonstrates Resilient Leadership: Leads site operations with high emotional intelligence, drives accountability, and manages conflict constructively under tight schedules and heavy field demands.
• Executes Strategic Problem-Solving: Identifies root causes of on-site construction challenges early and develops innovative, cost-effective field solutions.
• Possesses Strong Commercial & Technical Acumen: Balances engineering precision, constructability optimization, contract interpretation, and budget control.
• Excels in Stakeholder Collaboration: Builds collaborative working relationships with cross-functional departments, EPC contractors, regulatory bodies, and local community representatives.

What You Will Need:

Education & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering).
• License: Candidates must be a registered Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineer.
• Industry Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience in project execution within power generation or energy storage systems (BESS).
• Project Experience: At least 5 years of combined experience in power plant engineering and construction (including OEM and EPC contractor environments), with proven full lifecycle planning, scheduling, and cost responsibility for major capital projects.
• Leadership Experience: Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience supervising field teams, contractors, and cross-functional site personnel.

Technical / Functional Skills:

• Expert mastery in project planning, forecasting, and controls from Notice to Proceed (NTP) to Commercial Operation.
• Strong technical background in capital contract management, project bidding, constructability reviews, and construction cost controls.
• Advanced competence in field QA/QC inspection regimes, materials testing verification, and risk management planning.
• Proven proficiency in contractor invoice validation, variation/change order management, and schedule recovery strategies.
• High digital dexterity with construction tracking tools, project management applications, and Microsoft Office systems.

Our Culture & Commitment to You: Powering Your Future

At AboitizPower, we honor you not just as a professional, but as a person. Our promise is to provide a workplace where you can thrive through:

• Powered by People: We value your unique identity and ensure you feel supported, trusted, and empowered.
• Own Your Growth: Learn, grow, and advance through mentorship, leadership opportunities, and meaningful learning experiences.
• Why We Work: Purpose is part of every job here. Your efforts directly contribute to community upliftment, sustainability, and shaping the future of energy.
• Empowering Culture: Bring your full self to a workplace grounded in belonging and collaboration.
• Recognition that Matters: We celebrate both visible milestones and steady efforts, honoring the dedication you bring to our mission.

About Us

AboitizPower is the holding company for the Aboitiz Group’s investments in power generation, distribution, and retail electricity services. We are among the largest power producers in the Philippines, with a balanced portfolio of assets located across the country. We are also a major producer of renewable energy, with several hydroelectric, geothermal, and solar power generation facilities.