Engineering Success

Construction Manager


A global electronics manufacturing services provider is delivering a large-scale data center construction program in Thailand. The organisation supports advanced manufacturing and technology infrastructure projects across the region. This role leads on-site construction execution from groundbreaking through to handover.


Chonburi corridor, Thailand | Facilities / DC Program Leadership

ROLE PURPOSE
The Construction Manager will lead on-site delivery of a data center construction program, overseeing contractor coordination, schedule and budget adherence, and quality/safety compliance. This role owns execution from groundbreaking through commissioning and handover.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Site & Contractor Management

• Lead day-to-day site management
• Ensure adherence to schedule
• Coordinate general contractors, subcontractors
• Manage civil, MEP, fit-out scopes

Schedule & Reporting

• Own project schedule tracking
• Report progress and risks
• Mitigate schedule and cost risks
• Liaise across client, internal stakeholders

Quality & Compliance

• Oversee QA/QC processes
• Ensure industry construction standards met
• Manage site safety (EHS) compliance
• Coordinate permitting with local authorities

Budget & Handover

• Control project budget, cost reporting
• Manage variation orders, contractor claims
• Resolve on-site technical issues
• Support commissioning and facility handover

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Education: Bachelor's degree, Civil/Construction Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• Experience: Significant experience in construction management, ideally data center, industrial, or manufacturing facility projects
• Technical: Primavera P6 or MS Project, standard construction documentation
• Leadership: Strong stakeholder management across client, contractor, internal teams
• Certifications: None specified
• Industry: Data center, industrial, or manufacturing facility construction; familiarity with Thai construction codes, EHS regulations, and data center-specific requirements (Tier standards, MEP fit-out, commissioning) preferred; Thai/English bilingual preferred

Trade Compliance (Logistics) Manager


A global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider serving aerospace, communications, industrial, and healthtech sectors. Operates a manufacturing site in Thailand supporting APAC trade operations.
Laem Chabang, Chonburi, Thailand | Reports to Regional/Global Trade Compliance Leadership

ROLE PURPOSE
This role owns the development, oversight, and continuous improvement of trade compliance procedures and internal controls for import and export activities. The position serves as the site's subject matter expert on regional and international trade regulations, bridging global compliance requirements with manufacturing site operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Development & Governance

• Develop and implement Trade Compliance programs linking Global and site operations
• Oversee development and maintenance of SOPs and internal controls for APAC trade compliance
• Evaluate and implement customs simplification applications for efficiency gains
• Deliver training and educational programs on trade compliance requirements

Regulatory & Government Relations

• Manage customs and partner government agency relationships
• Respond to government inquiries and audits
• Oversee import/export applications, registrations, and Customs rulings
• Provide expertise on Harmonized Tariff classification, valuation, and country of origin

Risk & Compliance Assurance

• Assess impact of regulatory changes and drive regional improvements
• Conduct internal reviews and audits to measure compliance and identify risk
• Recommend corrective actions within business operations and practices
• Maintain expertise in US export control regulations and ECCN classification

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Interface with multiple functional teams to validate trade compliance data elements within transactions

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Education: Not specified
• Experience: 10 years in international trade compliance
• Technical: SAP, GTS (Global Trade Services), US export controls
• Leadership: Strong cross-functional communication; able to present effectively at all levels
• Certifications: Not specified
• Industry: Electronics/Semiconductor manufacturing preferred; Asia region track record required