Director Project Engineering

Ascendi Global; Calamba; On-site; PHP 6,500,000 - 9,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendi Global seeks an experienced Project Engineering Director to lead planning and execution of major capital projects in a manufacturing environment. You will oversee feasibility, design, budgeting, construction, commissioning, and turnover for greenfield facilities.

The role requires a track record in delivering large-scale CAPEX ventures, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate diverse teams across engineering, operations, procurement, and finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Electronics Engineering; licensed preferred.
• 10+ years in engineering, plant development, construction, or industrial project management, including 5+ years in leadership.
• End-to-end greenfield manufacturing or industrial facility delivery experience.
• Experience in large CAPEX projects (PHP 4 billion+).
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel Philippines; base in Canlubang, Laguna.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle projects from feasibility to turnover.
• Develop and execute greenfield manufacturing facilities.
• Manage CAPEX budgets, cost estimates, and resource plans.
• Provide governance for major projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants, and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with standards, regulations, and safety.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Contract management

AutoCAD

Travel availability

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Civil)

Tools

AutoCAD

Project scheduling tools

PM software

Job description

Our client is a global consumer food manufacturing firm. Due to their business & manufacturing plant expansion, they are seeking an experienced Project Engineering Director to lead the planning and execution of major capital expenditure and engineering projects within a manufacturing environment.

The role will oversee projects from initial feasibility and concept development through detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and final turnover. A key requirement is proven experience in delivering full greenfield manufacturing or industrial projects and managing large-scale CAPEX investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle, including feasibility studies, master planning, concept development, engineering design, budgeting, construction, commissioning, start-up, and final turnover.
• Lead the development and execution of greenfield manufacturing and industrial facilities from initial planning through operational readiness.
• Develop and manage project schedules, CAPEX budgets, cost estimates, resource plans, procurement strategies, and performance controls.
• Provide overall leadership and governance for major engineering and construction projects with multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
• Manage architects, engineering consultants, contractors, suppliers, project management teams, and other external partners.
• Ensure all engineering and construction activities comply with company standards, regulatory requirements, environmental requirements, and health and safety standards.
• Monitor project progress, expenditure, risks, milestones, and overall project performance, providing regular management reporting and recommendations.
• Lead project risk management, technical issue resolution, design changes, contract variations, and corrective actions.
• Drive value engineering, cost optimisation, constructability improvements, and engineering best practices without compromising quality or operational requirements.
• Coordinate permits, licences, compliance documentation, and government approvals required for project execution.
• Represent the organisation in technical reviews, site coordination meetings, contractor negotiations, and project governance discussions.
• Work closely with plant operations, engineering, procurement, finance, EHS, supply chain, and senior management to ensure successful project delivery and operational readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Electronics Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline. A licensed engineer is preferred.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in engineering, plant development, construction, or industrial project management, including a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership or management role.
• Proven experience in the end-to-end development and delivery of greenfield manufacturing or industrial facilities in consumer, manufacturing industries
• Experience in building a plant from greenfield or brownfield is a must
• Demonstrated experience managing major CAPEX projects with a total project value of at least PHP 4 billion.
• Strong track record of delivering complex engineering and construction projects from concept and design through construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Strong technical understanding of civil and structural works, mechanical and electrical systems, plant utilities, infrastructure, and manufacturing facility requirements.
• Strong capabilities in project management, budgeting, cost control, scheduling, contract management, risk management, and contractor management.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams, consultants, EPC contractors, and multiple project stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, commercial, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior management, technical teams, contractors, and government authorities.
• Experience with AutoCAD, project scheduling tools, and project management software is preferred.
• Must be willing to travel in different parts of Philippines with a work base in Canlubang, Laguna.