Project Coordinator Urban Water Management (m/f/d)
Your assignments
- Leading multidisciplinary and multicultural project teams
- Management of several urban water projects
- Responsibility for studies, design, tender documents and construction supervision for different investment measures in the field of water, wastewater and solid waste (2 out of 3 fields)
- Liaison and communication with Clients and Donor Agencies
- Management of technical deliverables and reporting
- Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
- Prepare and track project budgets based on scope of work and resource requirements
- Track, follow up and report on invoicing
- Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan for a portfolio of projects
- Provide project updates on a consistent basis to management and external stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
- Prepare and manage contracts with subcontractors and suppliers
- Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards
- Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement
- Manage preparation of PQs
- Manage and write technical and financial proposals, bring proposals through the approval process
Your profile
- University degree (M.Sc.) in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, process or environmental engineering or other suitable qualification
- Preferably 15 years of professional experience in international consulting / engineering in the field of urban water management
- Several years of experience in project management, project control (backstopping) and in dealing with international donor organizations and development banks
- Confirmed successful acquisition of consulting projects
- Very good leadership, team development and communication skills
- Visionary thinking skills and the ability to support and shape a developing department and team
- Be actively involved in professional activities, conferences, committees in the industry
- Willingness to travel extensively
- Very good knowledge of the English language, spoken and written and preferably in an additional business language (French, Spanish, etc.)
- Proficiency with Project Management software preferred
- Strong interpersonal and technical writing skills
- Preferably additional qualifications in project management (PMI or similar)
We offer
- Permanent position
- Flexible working environment (mobile office/office hours)
- Friendly and collaborative spirit in multidisciplinary teams
- High degree of personal responsibility
- Financial benefits (e.g. participation in corporate success)
- Challenging projects, where you can develop both professionally and personally
- Multiple internal and external training opportunities
- Canteen nearby (meal allowance)
- Office amenities (e.g. company sports, free water, coffee and tea)
Please send your application to Christina Müller.
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