Project Manager NEC (ECC)

Project Manager NEC (ECC)

Overview: Lead overall delivery of a multi-disciplinary wastewater DBO contract, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution with NEC4 compliance for municipal treatment upgrades.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee full lifecycle: tender prep, design coordination, construction, commissioning, and 15+ year O&M handover.
• Manage risks, budgets (HK$1B+ scale), and stakeholders (client, subs, regulators).
• Administer NEC ECC: early warnings, compensation events, programme controls.
• Drive sustainability: effluent standards, water reclamation integration.
• Team leadership: 50+ multidisciplinary staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• MHKIE (or equiv.) in Mech/Elec/Civil/Env/Chem Eng.
• 15 years post-qual in relevant engineering contracts.
• 8 years as main contractor PM (or equiv.).
• 1 year proven NEC usage or accredited training.
• Candidates must already hold the right to work in Hong Kong (HKID / dependent visa / permanent resident). 

Reporting & Location: Reports to Project Director; HK-based with site visits (Northern NT focus).

The Project One of the highest-profile upcoming municipal wastewater Design-Build-Operate contracts in Hong Kong (NEC4 ECC, 15+ year horizon). A flagship sustainability initiative in the Northern New Territories supporting the Northern Metropolis vision.

About the Client A Top-10 global contractor (Fortune Global 500 parent) and one of the most active international players in Hong Kong infrastructure. Long track record of delivering complex EPC and DBO projects locally (airports, caverns, water & wastewater schemes) with a strong focus on sustainability and NEC collaboration.

3cRGH APAC arm of a London-headquartered specialist recruiter with offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Dubai. We partner with leading contractors on confidential senior searches across infrastructure, water and energy delivering fast, discreet results for roles that rarely hit the open market.

We are now assembling the core leadership team ahead of tender submission.

Due to the confidential nature of this search, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All enquiries and applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

3cRGH - APAC Construction & Energy Infrastructure