Senior Project Manager

Roles and responsibilities

The Senior Infrastructure Project Manager is responsible for overseeing a portfolio of clients with multiple infrastructure projects, ensuring flawless execution, timely delivery, and profitability. This role involves complex project management, risk mitigation, and directing a team of Project Managers. The ideal candidate will also have a strong background in design management to effectively integrate and oversee design processes within infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client and Portfolio Management:
• Manage a portfolio of clients with multiple ongoing infrastructure projects.
• Foster strong client relationships to secure repeat business and drive revenue growth.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing concerns and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Project Delivery and Financial Performance:
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Consistently achieve planned profit margins and prevent write-downs or multiplier erosion.
• Identify opportunities for project upselling and additional service offerings.
• Risk Management:
• Identify Risk Triggering Factors (RTF) and develop mitigation plans.
• Make informed decisions to manage risk and uncertainty, ensuring project stability and success.
• Direct staff in minimizing exposure to claims and legal issues.
• Team Leadership and Supervision:
• Supervise and direct Project Managers handling multiple projects or a program of projects.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Project Managers, fostering professional development.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive project execution.
• Design Management:
• Oversee and integrate design management processes within infrastructure projects.
• Ensure design deliverables meet project requirements, standards, and client expectations.
• Coordinate with design teams to manage design changes, approvals, and quality assurance.
• Operational Excellence:
• Develop and implement project management best practices and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Conduct regular project reviews and post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement.

Desired candidate profile

• Educational Background:
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) preferred.
• Advanced degree (MBA or MS) in a related field is a plus.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in infrastructure project management.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale, complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience in design management within infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Skills and Competencies:
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Personal Attributes:
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactive and strategic thinker with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborative and team-oriented with a strong client focus.