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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