Director, Global Construction (Taiwan)

Company Introduction

We exist to wow our customers. We know we’re doing the right thing when we hear our customers say, “How did I ever live without Coupang?” Born out of an obsession to make shopping, eating, and living easier than ever, we are collectively disrupting the multi-billion-dollar commerce industry from the ground up and establishing an unparalleled reputation for being leading and reliable force in South Korean commerce.

We are proud to have the best of both worlds — a startup culture with the resources of a large global public company. This fuels us to continue our growth and launch new services at the speed we have been since our inception. We are all entrepreneurs surrounded by opportunities to drive new initiatives and innovations. At our core, we are bold and ambitious people that like to get our hands dirty and make a hands-on impact. At Coupang, you will see yourself, your colleagues, your team, and the company grow every day.

Our mission to build the future of commerce is real. We push the boundaries of what’s possible to solve problems and break traditional tradeoffs. Join Coupang now to create an epic experience in this always-on, high-tech, and hyper-connected world.

Role Overview

This role is responsible for overseeing the entire construction project lifecycle, from planning, design, permitting, procurement, construction, and project closeout, for newly developed logistics centers owned or master-leased by Coupang.

The position leads design, engineering, scheduling, quality, and risk management activities across all disciplines, including architecture, mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, and fire protection systems, while ensuring Coupang's construction standards and operational requirements are effectively incorporated throughout the project lifecycle.

In addition, this role establishes technical standards and performance requirements based on Coupang's logistics operations and works closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure those requirements are accurately implemented throughout the design and construction process.

What you will do

Lead project management activities for new construction projects in Taiwan

Oversee and manage the Taiwan Global Construction Team

Coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders across architectural, mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, and fire protection disciplines

Conduct site reviews and business feasibility assessments during the early stages of projects

Review and revise design documents, manage permitting processes, establish design standards, and drive key project decisions

Conduct technical reviews, develop findings, and recommend alternative solutions

Assess and analyze the impact of applicable laws and regulations

Drive process standardization and develop/improve SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and SOWs (Statements of Work)

Develop and adjust project schedules, analyze causes of delays, and establish recovery plans

Establish and monitor project budgets while managing costs and design changes

Establish, implement, and document construction execution standards during the construction phase

Manage bidding, contracting, and progress payment administration for project partners, including CM firms, design consultants, engineering consultants, and contractors

Identify project stakeholders and facilitate collaboration and coordination with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or a related field

Minimum 17 years of experience in construction management, including design and construction

Experience in construction management for logistics facilities, manufacturing plants, or similar building types

Experience in construction or real estate development project management with strong communication skills

Experience serving in a managerial role within construction or real estate development organizations

Strong reporting and presentation skills

Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required

Korean language proficiency is required, along with verbal and written communication skills in either English or Mandarin Chinese

Preferred Qualifications

Experience throughout the full lifecycle of large-scale projects, including planning, design, procurement, construction management, and project closeout

Possession of relevant professional licenses or nationally recognized technical certifications, such as Registered Architect, Professional Engineer, Master Craftsman, Engineer, or equivalent

Experience delivering global projects utilizing Korean, English, and Chinese (Mandarin or Taiwanese) in a business environment

Experience managing construction projects in Taiwan or collaborating with local stakeholders in Taiwan

Recruitment Process and Others

Recruitment Process

Application Review - Job Fit Interview - Focus Interview – Offer

The exact nature of the recruitment process may vary according to the specific job and may be changed due to scheduling or other circumstances.

Interview schedules and the results will be informed to the applicant via the e-mail address submitted at the application stage.

Details to Consider

This job posting may be closed prior to the stated end date for application if all openings are filled.

Coupang has the right to rescind an offer of employment if a candidate is found to have submitted false information as part of the application process.

Those eligible for employment protection (recipients of veteran’s benefits, the disabled, etc.) may receive preferential treatment for employment in accordance with applicable laws.

Job titles and responsibilities may be subject to change depending on the candidate’s overall experience, etc. This will be communicated to the candidate at the appropriate time before the offer.

Hiring may be restricted in case the legal qualifications required for hiring and work performance is not met.

This is a full-time regular position and includes 12 weeks of probation period; provided, however, the probationary period may be either skipped, shortened or extended if necessary for business purposes.

Privacy Notice

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Document Return Policy

This notification is given pursuant to Article 11 (6) of the Fair Hiring Procedure Act.

A job applicant, who has applied but not been finally selected for a position at Coupang (the “Company”), may request the Company to return his/her hiring documents submitted pursuant to the Fair Hiring Procedure Act. However, this will not apply where the hiring documents were submitted via the website of the Company or e-mail, or where the job applicant submitted those documents voluntarily without a request from the Company. In addition, if the hiring documents were destroyed due to a natural disaster or any other reasons not attributable to the Company, such documents will be deemed to have been returned to the job applicant.

A job applicant who wishes to request the return of his/her hiring documents pursuant to the main sentence of paragraph 2 above should fill out a “Request for Return of Hiring Documents” [Annex Form No. 3 in the Enforcement Rule of the Fair Hiring Procedure Act] and submit It by email ([email protected]). In such case, within fourteen (14) days from the date of identifying the receipt of the request, the Company will send the hiring documents to the job applicant’s designated address via registered mail. Please be informed that the job applicant is required to pay the postage on the registered mail.

In preparation for a job applicant’s request for the return of hiring documents pursuant to the main sentence of paragraph 2 above, the Company shall retain the original hir