🏢 President — Engineering & Infrastructure Division in Shanghai, China

Employers in Shanghai hiring this role typically need: oversee engineering strategy, infrastructure opportunities, organizational growth and major project portfolios.

Key responsibilities

• Drive organisational growth, capability and culture
• Report division results to the group board
• Own engineering and infrastructure strategy for the division
• Pursue and win new infrastructure opportunities

Skills employers look for

• Mentoring future leaders
• Cross-border project experience
• Senior engineering leadership
• Portfolio and budget management

Tools and standards

• Bid and pipeline trackers
• Financial planning models
• Talent and succession plans

Typical deliverables

• Portfolio performance reviews
• Capability and hiring roadmap
• Major-bid approval packs

How success is measured

• Win rate on major bids
• Portfolio health and risk exposure
• Engineering quality and safety outcomes

Common challenges

• Managing exposure to single large clients
• Balancing several large projects at once

Hiring tip

Look for a record of growing a division, not only running existing work.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a President, Engineering & Infrastructure cost in Shanghai?

Indicative President, Engineering & Infrastructure rates for Shanghai, China are about $70–$245 per hour, or $9,100–$31,850 per month for regular work.

What does a President, Engineering & Infrastructure do in Shanghai?

Oversee engineering strategy, infrastructure opportunities, organizational growth and major project portfolios. Typical work includes own engineering and infrastructure strategy for the division, pursue and win new infrastructure opportunities and oversee a portfolio of major projects and programmes.

What qualifications are usual for a President, Engineering & Infrastructure?

Engineering degree, often with a business qualification; 15+ years including senior division leadership; Chartered or professional engineer status is valued.

Can I hire a President, Engineering & Infrastructure for Shanghai remotely?

Often yes. Plan for language needs, local platforms and data or payment rules when working with mainland teams. Agree working-hour overlap, tools, reporting and payment method before work begins.

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