Project Manager – Powerhouse (Open to exapts)

vertexsolutions; Laguna; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

vertexsolutions is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Powerhouse to lead the powerhouse construction package for a large-scale hydro project. You will direct civil, structural, E&M, and interface teams, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery on site in the Rizal-Laguna region.

You will oversee contractors, coordinate with design and E&M specialists, and drive planning, progress tracking, and stakeholder reporting to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering; a PRC licence is preferred.
• 20+ years in large-scale infrastructure projects, including at least 10 years in a leadership position on powerhouse or major industrial facility works.
• Solid knowledge of underground and semi-underground structures, housing for high-capacity turbines and generators, and heavy equipment interfaces.
• Familiarity with EPC and multi-package execution models.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6 and Power BI.
• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Prior hands-on experience in hydropower or pumped storage powerhouse construction.
• Ready to be based 100% on site, with flexibility between Rizal and Laguna project locations.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery of the powerhouse construction package from start to finish, covering excavation, structural works, E&M installation and interface integration.
• Oversee day-to-day site operations so that work stays aligned with design, schedule, quality, safety and cost targets.
• Direct and coordinate all contractors, subcontractors and engineers working in the powerhouse.
• Work closely with the design teams, E&M specialists and tunnelling/underground leads to keep interfaces and execution seamless.
• Lead construction planning, sequencing and resource allocation for critical path activities.
• Track progress, resolve site issues quickly, and put recovery plans in place when delays or deviations arise.
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications, international standards and safety requirements.
• Produce progress reports, construction dashboards and stakeholder updates for management.
• Support inspections, audits, testing and commissioning together with the QA/QC and E&M teams.
• Act as the on-site lead for powerhouse technical queries and contractor coordination.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Site-based readiness

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Power BI

Job description

Project Manager – Powerhouse (Open to exapts)

About the job

JOB OVERVIEW

The Project Manager – Powerhouse will take charge of building the powerhouse and its supporting systems for a large-scale hydropower dam or pumped storage project. You will make sure the civil, structural, electro-mechanical and interface works inside the powerhouse are completed safely, on schedule and on budget, and to the required quality and compliance standards.

We’re looking for a seasoned technical leader with a strong grounding in hydropower powerhouse systems. You should be comfortable directing multi-disciplinary teams and managing contractors and stakeholders in demanding field conditions.

THE ROLE

• Own delivery of the powerhouse construction package from start to finish, covering excavation, structural works, E&M installation and interface integration.
• Oversee day-to-day site operations so that work stays aligned with design, schedule, quality, safety and cost targets.
• Direct and coordinate all contractors, subcontractors and engineers working in the powerhouse.
• Work closely with the design teams, E&M specialists and tunnelling/underground leads to keep interfaces and execution seamless.
• Lead construction planning, sequencing and resource allocation for critical path activities.
• Track progress, resolve site issues quickly, and put recovery plans in place when delays or deviations arise.
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications, international standards and safety requirements.
• Produce progress reports, construction dashboards and stakeholder updates for management.
• Support inspections, audits, testing and commissioning together with the QA/QC and E&M teams.
• Act as the on-site lead for powerhouse technical queries and contractor coordination.

THE INDIVIDUAL

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering; a PRC licence is preferred.
• 20+ years in large-scale infrastructure projects, including at least 10 years in a leadership position on powerhouse or major industrial facility works.
• Solid knowledge of underground and semi-underground structures, housing for high-capacity turbines and generators, and heavy equipment interfaces.
• Familiarity with EPC and multi-package execution models.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6 and Power BI.
• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Prior hands-on experience in hydropower or pumped storage powerhouse construction.
• Ready to be based 100% on site, with flexibility between Rizal and Laguna project locations.