Head of Motorway

Location: 

Thailand - Bangkok, Thailand

Company:  Gulf Group

Job Position

The Head of Motorway will lead the development, implementation, and commercial operations of motorway infrastructure during its construction and start-up phases. This role ensures that the motorway network is built and managed efficiently while meeting safety, regulatory, and operational standards. The successful candidate will oversee financial and operational performance, drive business expansion, and establish a high-performance management team to optimize motorway operations and commercial opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement long-term strategic plans for motorway development, aligning with corporate goals and regulatory standards.

  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with government agencies, private investors, transportation authorities, and partners to ensure successful project execution and service enhancement.

  • Operational Oversight: Manage motorway construction, technology integration, and toll operations to meet timelines, budgets, and efficiency goals.

  • Policy Development: Create and enforce policies for traffic management, maintenance, and operational readiness.

  • Financial Management: Drive profitability, develop budgets, and identify new revenue opportunities, including toll optimization and commercial property development.

  • Contract & Partnership Management: Lead contract negotiations and partnerships for toll systems, maintenance, and infrastructure improvements.

  • Risk Management: Ensure effective risk management, crisis response, and business continuity planning.

  • Safety & Compliance: Maintain adherence to national and international safety regulations and oversee security, incident management, and emergency planning.

  • Performance Optimization: Monitor and enhance motorway operations, traffic flow, and infrastructure maintenance through continuous performance reviews.

  • Reporting & Representation: Act as the primary representative for motorway projects, providing transparent updates and strategic recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in civil engineering, transportation management, infrastructure development, or a related field.

  • 10+ years of senior leadership experience in motorway, expressway, or large-scale transportation infrastructure projects.

  • Strong expertise in highway operations, toll management systems, traffic control technologies, and regulatory compliance.

  • Proven ability to lead large-scale construction projects, manage financial performance, and negotiate key contracts.

  • Strong stakeholder management skills with a track record of collaboration with government agencies and private investors.

  • Excellent strategic thinking, leadership, and problem-solving skills to drive motorway development and operational excellence.

  • Goal-Oriented, Unity, Learning, Flexible.