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About this Project Director – Construction role at ACCIONA

ACCIONA · Onsite · Bangkok

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

In Southeast Asia, we’re growing fast. Present in the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, and currently adding a strong pipeline of wind and solar projects, the region is a key priority for us. Join a team that’s building a cleaner future—locally and globally.

We are seeking an experienced Project Director – Construction to lead the delivery of wind farm projects within ACCIONA Energía’s construction portfolio in Thailand. Based at our Bangkok office, with frequent travel to construction sites in the Ubon Ratchathani area, the role will ensure that projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with all contractual, technical, quality, environmental, and social requirements.

Working closely with the Construction Site Manager, the Project Director will provide overall project leadership and act as the key liaison between site teams, partners, contractors, Bangkok-based functions, and ACCIONA Energía’s regional and corporate teams throughout the construction lifecycle.

Job Description

SCHEDULE AND REPORTING

  • To update monthly revisions of project schedule.
  • To review monthly report about current status of project execution already done by the Site Manager, even issue it to Regional Construction Manager.
  • To perform Monthly Report to be issued to Steering Committee
  • To perform Monthly Report to be issued to Client or Partner.

BUDGET, COST CONTROL AND CASH FLOW

  • To supervise and approve monthly revisions of project budget from Site Manager
  • To order further invoices emission according to signed contract with client or partner, or EPC contract with SPV
  • To define future forecasts of incomes and expenses, and to analyze together with Financial Department current status of cash-flow and its further forecasts.

PURCHASE MANAGING

  • To identify all services and supplies to be appointed for project execution. To ensure that all RFQ are done on time and form, providing complete technical documentation for proper definition of requested service of supply.
  • To follow up on technical questions coming from Procurement Department during the process of offers enquire and negotiation, even to oversee focus and solve all of them.
  • To be part of signing processes all Adjudication Proposals done by Procurement Department.

ENGINEERING

  • To oversee focus and manage all engineering requirements already identified during execution phase of the project.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

  • To oversee direct communication with the client.
  • To define goals to achieve according to client necessities.
  • To manage signed contract with client. To ensure the compliance of all contractual terms between AE and client (handover of monthly reports, invoicing, handover of final documentation, etc.)
  • To encourage the client to comply with obligations (licenses consecutions, affected services, other conditions).

DOCUMENTATION

  • To encourage the Site Manager to generate and complete all documentation in terms of project construction and As-Built of the facility
  • To issue such documentation to responsible of Document Management responsible inside Construction Department for its upload into “Sharepoint”. 

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

  • To be maximum responsible for establishment, implementation and follow up of all different management plans already included in PMP.
  • To perform estimation of needed resources in terms of HR (new recruitments or internal resources), management of project team and evaluation of the performance of key members inside project team.
  • To collaborate with Site Manager, Project Managers (Local and Central) and Steering Committee for the definition of general project schedule, identifying critical points and further risks.
  • To manage and face most relevant issues with subcontractors and suppliers (to comply with schedule, quality of execution, economical closure – analysis and negotiation of extra-cost during closure)
  • To control and approve all certifications and invoices issued by subcontractors and suppliers, including change orders, which need further acceptance of Regional Construction Manager.
  • To control Quality, H&E and Environmental Management Plans already defined by QSE department.
  • To follow up and control all administrative process, even technical documentation to obtain licenses, authorizations and permits, always in coordination with responsible person assigned by Development Department.
  • To be part of the finance process of the project. To have direct communication with Financial Department for all technical requirements related to such process.
  • To manage the process of contract signing with client or SPV, and the rest of main contracts with subcontractors and suppliers. To be maximum responsible for agreeing to all contracts on time and form.
  • To be part of the elaboration and negotiation of main contracts of the project.
  • To coordinate internal and external audits of the project.
  • To follow up and control all tests for Technical Guarantee Compliance and other requirements to achieve final acceptance of COD.
  • To be maximum responsible for the handover of the facility to Production and CECOER.

QUALITY, HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL

  • To comply with and make the personnel under their charge comply with the current legal regulations on Occupational Risk Prevention, as well as internal rules and procedures.
  • Systematically use tools aimed at ascending communication of incidents, analyzing them and initiating corrective actions, while guaranteeing their descending communication.
  • To always show a VISIBLE COMMITMENT, in the prevention of accidents and the conservation of the environment.
  • To define, with the approval of the General Management, the objectives to be followed in preventive, quality, environmental and social matters, being responsible for promoting, executing and controlling them.

Required Skills and Competencies

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
  • Significant experience leading the construction and delivery of large-scale renewable energy or infrastructure projects; wind farm experience is strongly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of project planning, budget and cost control, procurement, contract management, engineering coordination, and project risk management.
  • Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams, Site Managers, contractors, suppliers, clients, partners, and other project stakeholders.
  • Solid understanding of QHSE standards, permitting processes, commissioning, COD, and handover to operations.
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen, including cash-flow forecasting, change-order management, claims, and contract negotiation.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Professional fluency in English and Thai language
  • Willingness to be based in Bangkok and travel frequently to construction sites in the Ubon Ratchathani area.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.

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