Project Manager (Juarez, MX)

North American Development Bank; Ciudad Juárez; Hybrid; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Development Bank in Juárez, Mexico invites an experienced Project Manager to join the Technical Services and Grants team. You will oversee environmental infrastructure projects from planning through close-out, coordinating stakeholders, ensuring grant compliance, and delivering timely, high-quality results.

The role demands bilingual fluency in Spanish and English, strong project governance, and the ability to navigate cross-border regulatory contexts, with travel across NADBank’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, environmental science, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in environmental infrastructure development, especially water/wastewater.
• Experience planning, design, construction management, or operation of utilities.
• PE license, PMP, CCM, or comparable certification strongly preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish and English required; full bilingual fluency preferred.
• Proficiency in MS PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to project sponsors on NADBank programs and grant requirements.
• Conduct and oversee technical, environmental, and social due diligence for infrastructure projects.
• Define and refine project scopes of work; oversee procurement; manage consultant and contractor deliverables.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary due diligence with internal departments, sponsors, consultants, and agencies.
• Evaluate social impacts and community considerations; develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare detailed technical analyses and recommendations to support certification packages.
• Serve as NADBank’s primary liaison with sponsors, partners, regulators, consultants, and internal teams.
• Manage all phases of grant-funded project implementation and construction oversight.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, risks; evaluate change orders; ensure grant compliance.
• Lead project close-out activities and capture lessons learned.
• Travel regularly within NADBank’s jurisdiction to monitor progress and support field oversight.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Project management

Cross-border collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, environmental science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

The North American Development Bank (NADBank), a binational financial institution created by the U.S. and Mexican governments, is seeking a Project Manager to join the Technical Services and Grants team in the Juarez, Mexico office.

Why NADBank?

NADBank is passionate about improving life standards in the U.S.-Mexico border region.All products andservices are built with border needs on mind.

Through a culture of excellence, diversity, respect and collaboration, NADBank plays an essential role in resolving binational environmental issues helping strengthen the vitality of the broader U.S.-Mexico relationship.

What You’ll Do:

This role plays a meaningful part in supporting the evaluation and advancement of environmental infrastructure projects financed through NADBank programs. The position centers on the thoughtful review of technical, environmental, economic, and social aspects of each initiative, while coordinating the regulatory and funding processes that allow projects to move forward. Throughout the project lifecycle—from early planning through certification, financing, construction, and close-out—the Project Manager provides steady technical guidance and ensures that each phase progresses smoothly and responsibly. The role also involves preparing clear recommendations for internal decision‑making and fostering strong, collaborative relationships with project sponsors, program partners, regulatory agencies, and other key stakeholders. In addition, the Project Manager serves as a knowledgeable resource to project analysts and consultants, offering support that strengthens the overall success of every project.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide expert guidance to project sponsors on NADBank programs, technical assistance mechanisms, and grant requirements, ensuring successful navigation of planning, certification, regulatory approvals, and implementation processes.
• Conduct and oversee comprehensive technical, environmental, and social due diligence for proposed infrastructure projects, including the review of preliminary engineering reports, energy and water audits, asset management plans, environmental assessments, final designs, value engineering proposals, and constructability analyses.
• Define and refine project scopes of work; oversee procurement processes; and manage consultant and contractor deliverables, including review and approval of invoices, reimbursement requests, and payment certifications, throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary due diligence efforts with internal departments, project sponsors, consultants, and local, state, and federal agencies, ensuring timely resolution of technical and regulatory issues.
• Evaluate social impacts and community considerations; assess public response; identify potential concerns; analyze alternatives; and develop actionable mitigation strategies.
• Prepare detailed technical analyses, findings, and recommendations to support project certification packages, internal reviews, and presentations to management and governing committees.
• Serve as NADBank’s primary liaison with project sponsors, funding partners, regulatory authorities, consultants, and internal teams, fostering collaborative relationships and facilitating resolution of outstanding requirements.
• Manage all phases of grant-funded project implementation, including procurement of construction supervision services, acquisition activities, and construction oversight.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and risks; evaluate change orders; and ensure strict compliance with grant agreements, procurement policies, environmental commitments, and reporting obligations.
• Lead project close-out activities, including performance evaluations, verification of compliance with grant specifications, documentation of lessons learned, and preparation of final reports.
• Exercise sound professional judgment in safeguarding confidential and sensitive information, maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
• Perform routine responsibilities independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Provide support for special initiatives, presentations, and cross-departmental projects, as assigned.
• Travel regularly throughout NADBank’s jurisdiction to monitor project progress, engage with sponsors and partners, and support field oversight activities.

What You Will Need to Succeed:

• Strong initiative and a results-driven approach, with the ability to independently manage complex, multi-stakeholder infrastructure projects.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences and senior decision-makers.
• Advanced analytical and critical-thinking skills, with sound professional judgment to evaluate alternatives, resolve complex problems, and develop practical, implementable solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with project sponsors, program partners, regulatory agencies, consultants, and internal teams.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with proven ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple assignments simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Strong understanding of project development and implementation processes for water and wastewater infrastructure within grant-funded or publicly financed environments.
• Ability to assess technical, regulatory, financial, and schedule risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
• High ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and institutional compliance.
• Collaborative team player with the capacity to contribute in multidisciplinary and cross-border environments.
• Functional professional proficiency in both Spanish and English is required; full bilingual fluency is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; familiarity with project management, scheduling, and financial-tracking tools is desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, construction management, environmental science, or a closely related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental infrastructure development – including water, wastewater, solid waste, air quality, and/or energy projects – with a primary emphasis on water and wastewater systems.
• Demonstrated experience in the planning, design, construction management, and/or operation of utilities or other environmental infrastructure systems, particularly drinking water and wastewater treatment and collection systems.
• Strong working knowledge of engineering and environmental principles applicable to infrastructure development and implementation, with specific depth in water and wastewater technologies and practices.
• Advanced familiarity with environmental regulations and permitting processes in the United States and Mexico, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Experience conducting and evaluating technical and environmental due diligence reports, identifying project risks, and developing mitigation strategies.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or comparable professional certification strongly preferred.
• Specialized technical expertise or a demonstrated record of delivering complex water or wastewater infrastructure projects may be considered in lieu of some formal credentials, where appropriate.

A Binational Advantage:

Because NADBank is an international organization created by two governments, all staff must be either citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or Mexico.