Structural Director

Job summary

Our client, an international company specializing in Construction sector, is hiring Structural Director in Vietnam. This role will be based in Ho Chi Minh City & open for expatriates to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Take charge of the structural and civil design process for major infrastructure initiatives such as tunnels, bridges, and transport-related systems, ensuring effective documentation and modeling.
• Guarantee deliverables meet top-tier quality standards and align smoothly with multidisciplinary project elements.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a large team, cultivating a culture of high performance and continuous innovation.
• Manage resource planning, task distribution, and capability development across the team.
• Promote technical excellence through internal training programs and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Oversee the planning, budgeting, and risk management for all assigned projects.
• Ensure compliance with local and international regulations, delivering outcomes on schedule and within financial scope.
• Foster and strengthen client relationships, ensuring service satisfaction and repeat engagements.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, handling communications, expectations, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate closely with executive leadership to shape and accomplish long-term departmental strategies.
• Identify and lead new business pursuits, including proposal development and market expansion efforts.
• Oversee contract execution, commercial negotiations, and project profitability.
• Contribute to long-term business strategy and market positioning efforts.
• Encourage the use of BIM and digital tools, and stay current with emerging engineering technologies.
• Implement process upgrades that drive productivity, quality, and sustainability.
• Uphold health, safety, and environmental standards across all activities.

Experience requirements

• At least 10 years of engineering experience with a focus on structural and civil design and documentation and posses leadership roles managing multidisciplinary project teams.
• Solid background in complex infrastructure projects, including tunnels, bridges, and transit systems.
• Familiarity with international project delivery environments such as Australia, the UK, and the EU.
• Proficient in structural tools such as ETABS, SAP2000, STAAD.Pro, Robot, Revit, Tekla, AutoCAD.
• Skilled in civil platforms like Civil 3D, 12D, AutoCAD.
• BIM competency: Navisworks, BIM 360, Revizto, Trimble Connect.
• Strong command of English for effective internal and external communication.
• Expert-level understanding of global codes and standards (Eurocodes, AISC, ACI, BS, ASCE, AS).
• Sound grasp of engineering practices, construction methods, and quality control measures.
• Proven leadership of large amount of engineers across simultaneous projects.
• Experience mentoring senior-level professionals and facilitating career advancement.
• Competence in budget oversight, resource management, and schedule control.
• Strong project management skills across multiple large-scale engineering engagements.
• Capable of creating and managing detailed project timelines and budgets.
• Skilled in multitasking across concurrent project scopes and objectives.
• Demonstrated success in building long-term, trust-based client relationships.
• Effective communicator with clients, leadership teams, and external partners.
• Track record of achieving high client satisfaction and repeat business.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation, proposal development, and winning new business.
• Financial acumen in project profitability, cost control, and resource utilization.

Education requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or a related discipline); a Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Project Management is highly advantageous.

Please contact directly with Shawn Cao: khoa.cao@adecco.com / +84 963 730 947

Contact Person

•   Khoa Cao
•  Adecco