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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