Project Coordinator Urban Water Management (m/f/d)

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 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, 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.)
•    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. free water, coffee and tea)

Please send your application to Christina Müller (christina.mueller@gkw-consult.com)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thanks a lot for understanding.