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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