Technical Manager, Construction

Technical Manager, Construction

Job Title : Technical Manager (Construction)

Location : Jakarta, Indonesia

Job Description

We are currently seeking ahighly skilled and motivated Technical Manager to join our dynamic team in the Southeast Asia region. The successful candidate will oversee the IMCD Construction Laboratory and play a crucial role in supporting the growth of our business by providing technical expertise in construction-related products and solutions. The position will entail managing the effective operation of the laboratory, overseeing key projects, and coordinating with both customers and suppliers to deliver technical solutions that drive business expansion across the region.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Laboratory Management :

Coordinate and ensure compliance with lab EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) standards, in alignment with the company’s policies on quality, safety, tidiness, and housekeeping.

Safeguard the well-being of all personnel, visitors (including customers, suppliers, and IMCD staff), and the lab environment.

Ensure the highest quality standards in laboratory operations through appropriate documentation, calibration of testing equipment, and adherence to safety regulations.

2. Lab Project Management :

Plan, coordinate, and execute all lab projects assigned by customers, suppliers, and internal teams, ensuring that performance targets and timelines are met.

Support Business Unit Managers and the commercial team in SEA with project alignment and prioritization.

Conduct laboratory studies specific to construction technologies (., dry-mix applications), ensuring results meet technical and business objectives.

Record and assess formulations and test results, using platforms such as Salesforce and Alchemy.

Develop and maintain guide formulations and technical data sheets using locally sourced raw materials across SEA countries.

3. Customer and Supplier Engagement :

Visit construction customers, in collaboration with the sales team, to identify opportunities, generate a robust project pipeline, and provide technical support.

Provide technical solutions and proposals to address customer challenges and project requirements.

Serve as the primary technical contact for construction suppliers within the Southeast Asia region.

Support regional business units in the expansion of key partnerships and principals in the region.

4. Training and Development :

Organize and lead technical training sessions, including IMCD Coatings Academy and customized training for the construction segment.

Support customer seminars and internal training to improve product understanding and application know-how.

Promote technical knowledge sharing across SEA teams to strengthen IMCD’s technical leadership in the region

5. Reporting and Documentation :

Prepare comprehensive quarterly technical reports for internal stakeholders.

Maintain accurate and detailed records of lab activities, including project reports, experimental data, and relevant documentation.

Requirements :

Experience : Minimum 5 years in the construction chemicals industry, with a strong background in dry-mix formulations.

Education : Bachelor’s degree (BSc) or Master’s degree (MSc) in Chemistry or a related technical discipline.

Language : Fluent in English (written and spoken); proficiency in additional Southeast Asian languages is a plus.

Technical Skills : Strong experience in formulation development, lab testing, and application support within construction technologies.

EHS & Team Leadership : Knowledge of laboratory safety standards and prior experience managing or supervising teams is advantageous.

Soft Skills : Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills; able to work independently across a regional scope with a positive, solution-oriented mindset.