Project Manager (Water Engineering)

Atera Water Private Limited; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A water treatment company based in Jakarta is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the deployment of water treatment projects. The role involves coordinating on-site activities, managing contractors, and ensuring project compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience in project coordination within water treatment or similar sectors. Fluency in both Bahasa Indonesia and English is required for effective communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project coordination or management in relevant fields.
• Prior experience in water or wastewater EPC projects preferred.
• Familiarity with MEP contractors and site coordination activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate on-site activities for water treatment projects.
• Manage logistics and contractor coordination.
• Support commissioning activities and maintain documentation.

Skills

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Site coordination

Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia

Fluent in English

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental/Chemical/Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Atera Water is seeking an execution-driven and hands-on Project Manager based in Jakarta to support the deployment and installation of water treatment projects across Indonesia. This role involves coordinating on-site activities, managing contractors and vendors, overseeing logistics, and supporting commissioning works, while serving as the primary local point of contact between headquarters, project sites, and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, engage, and coordinate with local MEP contractors for project execution.
• Arrange and coordinate site surveys with MEP contractors and internal technical teams.
• Support on-site activities to ensure alignment with project scope, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Work closely with logistics partners, vendors, and site teams to ensure timely and safe delivery.
• Support commissioning activities in coordination with contractors, vendors, and HQ engineering teams.
• Provide regular updates on site progress, risks, and issues to HQ in Singapore and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate water sample collection, delivery, and testing with relevant laboratories.
• Track testing timelines and support communication between vendors, customers and project teams.
• Ensure vendors and contractors comply with safety, environmental, and site regulations.
• Maintain proper documentation related to site activities, contractors, and project milestones.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental / Chemical / Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or with professional experience in water and wastewater engineering. Prior experience in water or wastewater EPC projects is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project coordination or project management within MEP, water treatment, industrial facilities, or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with MEP contractors, site coordination, and commissioning activities.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and parallel site activities.
• Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English, both written and spoken.
• Completion of a pre-interview questionnaire is required as part of the job application process.