Jefe de Proyectos de Infraestructura Vial y Transporte

Placements24; San Luis Potosí; Hybrid; MXN 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Remote work from home

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Head of Road and Transportation Infrastructure Projects for a fully remote role to lead nationwide transportation initiatives. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, ensure schedules and budgets, and maintain regulatory compliance while driving innovation and best practices from a distributed team.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree, 9+ years of large-scale project leadership, and strong experience with MS Project/Primavera P6 and collaborative tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 9 years of experience in large-scale road and transportation projects.
• Proven remote leadership and distributed team management.
• Strong knowledge of transportation engineering, construction, and project finance.
• Proficiency with project management software (MS Project, Primavera P6) and collaboration tools (Zoom, Slack).
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management.
• Understanding environmental impact assessments and permitting.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and execution of complex road and transportation projects remotely.
• Manage project teams of engineers, consultants, and contractors.
• Develop and oversee schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders regardless of location.
• Oversee procurement of materials, equipment, and services.
• Monitor progress and report to senior management.
• Drive innovation and best practices.

Skills

Remote leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Civil engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Zoom

Slack

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Road and Transportation Infrastructure Projects to join their remote team. This position is crucial for leading the strategic development and execution of major transportation infrastructure initiatives nationwide. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of civil engineering principles, large-scale project management, and regulatory compliance within the transportation sector. You will be responsible for managing project lifecycles, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets, and fostering collaboration among distributed teams and stakeholders. This is a fully remote role, offering flexibility while maintaining a high level of impact and responsibility. We are looking for a leader who can drive progress in national transportation development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of complex road and transportation infrastructure projects across various regions.
• Manage project teams, including engineers, consultants, and contractors, in a remote work environment.
• Develop and oversee project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with all national and local transportation regulations, environmental standards, and safety protocols.
• Identify and manage project risks, proactively implementing mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among all project stakeholders, regardless of location.
• Oversee the procurement process for materials, equipment, and services.
• Monitor project progress and performance, providing regular, detailed reports to senior management.
• Drive innovation and the adoption of best practices in transportation infrastructure development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 9 years of experience in managing large-scale road and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in remote project leadership and managing distributed teams.
• In-depth knowledge of transportation engineering principles, construction methods, and project finance.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6) and collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Slack).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of environmental impact assessments and permitting processes.
• Ability to work autonomously and deliver results in a remote setting.
• P.Eng. or equivalent professional license is a strong asset.

Benefits

• This is a remote position offering a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off, and the opportunity to shape the future of national transportation infrastructure from the convenience of your home office.