Project Manager For Wastewater Infrastructure In Turkey (f/m/d)

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the technical and administrative implementation of international water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will initially provide overall project management for two ongoing projects in Turkey, with regular assignments in (1) Şanlıurfa & Elazığ and (2) Doğubayazıt. Upon successful completion of these assignments, you will have the opportunity to contribute to further international projects in other regions in Turkey and worldwide.

• Project Delivery: Manage the successful implementation of projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, quality assurance, risk management and reporting.
• Team & Stakeholder Management: Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and ensure close collaboration with clients, contractors, authorities, partners, technical experts and interdisciplinary teams across GKW Consult and the GFA GROUP.
• Technical Expertise: Prepare technical and financial reports as well as project documentation, ensuring high-quality deliverables throughout all project phases.
• Business Development: Support proposal preparation, pre-qualifications, expert recruitment and the acquisition of new international projects.
• Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to knowledge management, innovation and the onboarding and mentoring of junior colleagues.

Your profile

• Education: Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a comparable discipline.
• Professional Experience: At least 15 years of professional experience in international development cooperation, consulting and/or infrastructure projects.
• Technical Expertise: Proven expertise in the water and sanitation sector, with a focus on municipal wastewater infrastructure projects (i.e treatment plants, wastewater collection networks) incl. site supervision, contracts & claims management, quality control and assurance.
• International Experience: Experience working with national or local partner organizations and on international projects, preferably in Europe and/or Turkey.
• Donor Knowledge: Good knowledge of donor procedures, ideally for EU-funded and other IFI-financed projects.
• Languages: Excellent written and spoken English; additional language skills (e.g. Turkish, French or Spanish) are an asset.
• Digital Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and confident in working with databases.
• AI Literacy: Digital affinity and confidence in using modern AI-powered tools to enhance productivity and collaboration.

Personal / Social Skills: Flexibility and curiosity are key qualities for success at GKW Consult. Working in an international and dynamic environment, you thrive on delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams. The following competencies are essential for this role:

• High willingness to travel internationally, including to project sites in challenging environments.
• Strong analytical thinking, quick comprehension and solution-oriented working style.
• Excellent communication, consulting, mediation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational skills, efficient time management and a structured approach to work.
• Independent, result-oriented mindset with a high awareness of quality and deadlines.
• Confident, client-oriented appearance and strong negotiation skills.
• Intercultural competence, political awareness and the ability to work effectively in international teams.
• Leadership potential, including responsibility, decision-making, motivation and delegation skills.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for developing new topics and areas of expertise.

What do we offer?

• A permanent position under a German employment contract.
• Structured onboarding and support from GKW Consult’s headquarters.
• Training and development opportunities to strengthen your technical and project management skills.
• Hands-on experience in international water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• A strong career boost through exposure to IFI-funded projects, international stakeholders and complex project environments.
• Collaboration with experienced experts and multidisciplinary teams across GKW Consult and the GFA GROUP.
• The opportunity to take responsibility early and grow into a key role in international project delivery.

Application

Please send your application to: Marisa Ludwig.

Please include your salary expectations, earliest start date, a brief motivation letter and your CV.

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