FKS Group (www.fksgroup.com) is a SouthEast Asia holding company focused on food and property. The Group's commitment is strengthened by more than 40 years of experience and expertise that extends globally to sourcing, manufacturing, refining, logistics, shipping, financing, risk management as well as trading.
We're now looking for Project Development Division Head for our Port & Dry Bulk Logistics Business Unit.
The ideal candidate will be responsible to lead end-to-end development of port, terminal, and dry bulk logistics projectsparticularly within Agri-bulk (food & feed ingredients). The role requires strong technical expertise, strategic leadership, and the ability to drive commercial and partnership structures for long-term growth.
Key Responsibilities=
- Lead feasibility studies, market assessments, technical evaluations, and financial modelling for new port, terminal, or bulk warehouse projects.
- Develop project concepts, business cases, and recommendations based on commercial, technical, and operational analyses.
- Manage the full project development lifecyclefrom concept initiation, planning, internal approval processes, to handover for execution.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, commercial, finance, HSSE, legal, and procurement.
- Drive commercial structuring (JV, BOT, long-term lease) and develop partnership models aligned with market needs.
- Engage and liaise with government bodies, port authorities, regulators, clients, and external stakeholders.
- Identify new business opportunities and drive project expansion initiatives in the port & dry bulk logistics sector.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Project Development team while fostering a collaborative and high-integrity work culture.
- Support negotiations on technical, operational, and commercial terms with partners and clients.
Qualifications=
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Business, or related field.
- Minimum 710 years of experience in port development, terminal operations, or industrial/logistics project development, preferably in Agri-bulk (food & feed ingredients).
- Strong background in feasibility studies, market assessments, and financial modelling.
- Solid understanding of port/terminal operations, bulk logistics, and warehouse systems.
- Proven ability to lead end-to-end project development and manage timelines, risks, and cross-functional coordination.
- Project management certification is an advantage.
- Strong decision-making, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage technical, operational, and commercial aspects simultaneously.
- Experienced in working with government, port authorities, and key external stakeholders.
- High integrity, accountability, and strong teamwork orientation.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to perform under pressure.
- Fluent in English (written & spoken).
- Willingness to travel as required.
*Only qualified candidates that will be contacted for further process
