Project Manager Urban Water Management (m/f/d)
Your assignments
- Leading multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
- Management of urban water projects
- Responsibility for studies, design and tender documents for different investment measures in the field of urban water management
- Liaison and communication with the Client and the Donor Agencies
- Management of technical deliverables and reporting
- Determine and define project scope and objectives
- Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
- Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
- Track project costs to meet budget
- Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
- Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
- Manage contracts with subcontractors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
- Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
- Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement
Your profile
- University degree (M.Sc.) in civil engineer, mechanical engineer, process or environmental engineer 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, societies and organizations.
- Willingness to travel extensively
- Very good knowledge of the English language, spoken and written and preferably in an additional business language (French, Spanish, etc.)
- Proficient 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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