Head of Construction (Taiwan)

My client is a global leader in the design, engineering, and construction of high-tech facilities. They have a presence in Taiwan and and have several live projects hence seeking a Head of Construction to spearhead operations from cradle to grave.
  

• Co-ordinates all project activities.
• Ensures that corporate policies, processes and procedures and adhered to.
• Proactively resolves performance, scope, schedule and cost issues with the customer.
• Ensures that the right systems are in place so that the staff are competent, committed and fully utilised.
• Ensures all statutory requirements are met.
• Co-ordinates bids and feasibility study activities.
• Monitors overall performance and continuously analyses performance to detect and avoid problems and to seize improvement opportunities.
• Monitors and maintains a balanced approach to contractor rates and liaises with client on this issue
• Provides regular reports to Senior Management on Project Performance and highlights only problem areas.
• Presents monthly reports to client and presents progress reports to Clients Board
• Actively maintains and builds customer relationships.
• Liaises regularly with the customer and Joint Venture partner to ensure all parties are kept up-to-date throughout all stages of the project.
• Manages all cost and schedule aspects of the project and ensure prompt identification and resolution of change orders for cost and schedule with the client.
• Liaises with commercial teams to ensure competitive bids are received that match technical and commercial requirements
• Deals with development of contract terms and conditions
• Provide visible HSE leadership.
• Ensure HSE training needs and skills for Project Team are identified.
• Conduct formal/informal site visits, inspections and risk assessments.
• Regularly monitor and review HSE issues and performance of project and implement corrective action.
• Assure accountability of project line managers and supervisors.
• Ensure the Project Team are provided with and have a clear understanding of the associated Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensure that an integrated team culture exists and that the project team / taskforce personnel fully understand the scope and execution strategy
• As owner of the Project Risk Register, conduct monthly reviews with the project team
• Monitor and Document risk and opportunities, communicating actions and results to others.

  
Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent
• 20 years project and construction management experience across Asia
• Experience in high tech, mission critical projects essential
• Ability to navigate complex negotiations and coordination with key stakeholders and clients

  
For a confidential discussion please email to samantha@archerrecruitment.com
  
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We appreciate every application, however, due to a high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  
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