Project Manager Urban Water Management on Freelance Basis (m/f/d)

Posted on:
26 Oct, 2026
Application by:
30 Nov, 2026
Project status:
Forecast
Duration of assignment:
short and long-term assignments
Job code:
44295

Your tasks

  • 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
  • Willingness to travel extensively
  • Fluently in English language (working proficiency), 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)

Application

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  Christina Müller

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