Director of Technical & Economic Department

Job Description

1. Propose to the Board of Management and the Project Management Division Director on the organization and management structure of the Technical & Economic Department. Direct and oversee all operations of the department in accordance with assigned functions and responsibilities.

2. Develop work plans for the Technical & Economic Department and supervise implementation. Manage and direct the work of department staff.

3. Design Management: Manage and direct activities related to planning preparation/adjustments, design/design adjustments, from investment preparation stage until project completion and handover for operation.

4. Technical Management:

• Manage design quality; assess the accuracy and suitability of design works.

• Provide consultancy and evaluations of project designs for the company’s Board of Management.

• Control quality of design dossiers; appraise quantities in design cost estimates.

5. Cost & Tender Management: Manage and direct cost management and contractor selection from investment preparation stage until contract signing and handover to the Project Management Division for execution.

• Lead preparation and review of documents related to bidding/tendering, contractor selection, contract proposals, advance payments, acceptance, settlement, and final payments prior to submission for approval by the Board of Management.

• Manage progress, prepare payment schedules, and report contract implementation status with design consultants and construction contractors.

6. Draft regulations, processes, and procedures related to design management, cost management, and tendering; evaluate the effectiveness of these processes and regulations. Perform reports and other tasks as required by the Board of Management and the Project Management Division Director.

 

Required

Age: 35–45

Gender: Male

Level:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Construction, Architecture, Engineering, or related fields (Master’s preferred).

• Project Management Practice Certificate (Grade II or above).

• Cost Estimation Practice Certificate (Grade II or above).

• Bidding Practice Certificate.

• Occupational Safety Certificate.

• Middle Management Certificate (preferred).

 

Skills and knowledge:

• Good English communication skills.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in technical management, design management, and tender management.

• Experience working for construction investors/developers.

 

Other requirements and qualities:

• Solid understanding of technical design principles and processes in construction, from planning to execution and project handover.

• Extensive knowledge of technical standards, construction codes, and procedures for design adjustments throughout project implementation.

• Strong knowledge of cost management methods and tools in construction projects, from cost estimation and total investment management to cost control.

• Familiarity with internal audit processes and working with authorities/auditing agencies for inspection, verification, and settlement of project documents.

• Understanding of the capabilities of domestic and international contractors.