Project Manager - Powerhouse Construction - Hydropower

Reference: /PM/POWERHOUSE.PHIL_1783503169

Project Manager - Powerhouse Construction

Hydropower | Philippines

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record delivering complex powerhouse, underground, or hydropower construction projects?

We are supporting a major renewable energy developer in the Philippines seeking a highly capable Project Manager to lead the construction of a large-scale powerhouse facility on a landmark hydropower project.

This is a long-term opportunity offering an attractive expatriate package, relocation support, and the chance to play a key role in one of the region's most significant infrastructure developments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all powerhouse construction activities from mobilisation through to commissioning.
  • Manage multidisciplinary construction teams, contractors, and subcontractors.
  • Ensure project delivery aligns with safety, quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
  • Coordinate interfaces between civil, structural, mechanical, and underground works packages.
  • Monitor construction progress and implement corrective actions where required.
  • Drive health, safety, environmental, and quality standards across the project.
  • Report regularly to senior project stakeholders on performance, risks, and mitigation strategies.
  • Support contract administration, claims management, and change control processes.

Requirements

  • Degree-qualified in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Significant experience managing large-scale hydropower, pumped storage, underground, tunnelling, mining, or heavy infrastructure projects.
  • Strong background in powerhouse construction and complex underground works.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing large international project teams.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and contractor coordination skills.
  • Experience working on EPC, EPCM, or major construction contracts preferred.
  • Fluent English communication skills.

Package

  • Long-term employee contract
  • Competitive salary package
  • Accommodation provided
  • Travel allowance
  • Relocation assistance
  • Opportunity to work on a major renewable energy project in the Philippines

Apply Now

If you have the experience and leadership capabilities to deliver a world-class hydropower project, we would like to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact: Deji Ogunsola or connect on Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/hydro-dams-renewables/

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

$12,000.00 - $16,000.00
Per month
USD12000 - USD16000 per month
Added 08/07/2026
Reference: /PM/POWERHOUSE.PHIL_1783503169

Project Manager - Powerhouse Construction - Hydropower

Philippines Permanent Power & Renewables, Hydropower

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