technical director epc

At
Lantania
, we bring to life major transport, water, and energy infrastructures that improve quality of life and help build a cleaner, more sustainable world.

People are at the heart of our strategic decisions — they are the driving force behind everything we do.

We are a dynamic and flexible company, with professionals who possess the experience and technical expertise acquired over decades of work.

We combine the freshness and drive of a young company born to become a benchmark in the infrastructure, water, and energy sectors.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a
Technical Director EPC – International Desalination Plants
with solid experience in large-scale, international EPC projects to lead the technical execution of desalination plants from contract award through to final handover.

This is a
strategic and technical leadership role
responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, efficiency, and sustainability, while managing the integration of engineering disciplines, equipment, and subcontractors.

The successful candidate will work closely with clients and corporate management, making key decisions to optimize resources and enhance project performance.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership and Coordination

• Lead and oversee multidisciplinary engineering (process, civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation) throughout design, construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and procurement documentation.
• Coordinate the integration of technological packages and major equipment, optimizing technical interfaces across disciplines and contractors.

Project and Contract Management

• Ensure strict compliance with project schedules, budgets, and technical specifications under international EPC contracts.
• Analyze contractual requirements, identifying technical risks, opportunities, and deviations. Coordinate corrective actions with engineering, quality, legal, and procurement teams.
• Prepare and manage
  Change Orders
  , assessing technical, financial, and schedule impacts and ensuring proper documentation and approval.

Performance and Reporting

• Report regularly to Project and Corporate Management on technical progress, quality indicators, schedule compliance, and engineering/procurement costs.
• Monitor KPIs related to quality, schedule, and cost, implementing corrective measures when required.
• Promote continuous improvement and knowledge transfer across internal and external teams.

Compliance and Standards

• Ensure adherence to international codes and standards (ISO, AWWA, ASME, API, ASTM, etc.).
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, regulatory bodies, and contractors throughout project execution.
• Propose innovative solutions to optimize
  CAPEX
  and
  OPEX
  , with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, or related field).
• Minimum
  10 years of experience
  in the water infrastructure sector, including
  at least 5 years
  in senior technical management roles on EPC projects for desalination plants exceeding
  100,000 m³/day
  capacity.
• Proven experience leading international, multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of desalination technologies (reverse osmosis, pre- and post-treatment).
• Demonstrated experience managing
  Change Orders
  , including technical, financial, and schedule assessments.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills at both project and corporate management levels.
• Fluency in
  English
  (Spanish native or advanced preferred); additional languages are an asset.
• Availability for international travel (suppliers, clients, partners).
• Postgraduate studies in
  Project Management
  ,
  Water Engineering
  , or an
  MBA
  are desirable.

What We Offer

• Involvement in
  strategic, large-scale international projects
  .
• The opportunity to join a
  leading global engineering and construction company
  .
• Competitive compensation package.
• Professional growth in a
  highly technical and dynamic environment
  .
• International career development and mobility opportunities.

Join us in developing major infrastructures that transform the world.

Our processes are designed to prevent any form of discrimination throughout your career, regardless of gender, identity, expression, sexual orientation, religion, race, age, neurodiversity, different abilities, citizenship, or any other characteristic that makes you unique.