Associate Director Latin America

Haskoning; Lima Metropolitana; Presencial; PEN 237.691 - 305.603; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Haskoning in Lima, Peru is seeking a Project Manager Lead to oversee and successfully deliver engineering projects. In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams, ensure project quality and profitability, and manage client relations. You will need a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and significant project management experience.

This position promises dynamic work within a top global consultancy firm, focusing on collaboration across projects worldwide. A commitment to sustainability, diversity, and inclusion is essential in our workplace.

Formación

• 10 or more years’ experience developing engineering projects.
• Experience in water or maritime engineering within a consultancy firm.
• Experience with writing proposals and managing multidisciplinary projects.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and deliver small to medium‑size, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Maintain business control of projects including budgeting and risk management.
• Act as the key interface with clients, authorities, and contractors.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Time management

Educación

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Peruvian Civil Engineer

PMP Certification

Descripción del empleo

This role will be based in Peru (Lima). This role is open to Peruvian nationals and those having a work permit for Peru. Would you like to work with one of the top global engineering consultancy firms in the world? Are you an enthusiastic and inspiring Project Manager Lead with a passion for driving projects to success? We are looking for an experienced Civil Engineer to lead cross‑functional teams, manage deadlines, and ensure seamless execution of key initiatives. Read on!

What you will do as Project Manager Lead

As a Project Manager Lead at Haskoning, you will be overseeing, leading and delivering projects. You manage our internal PMs and multidisciplinary technical team. Your role will be a mix of work, both in the office and on the site, delivering within a team and working with our clients. You will collaborate with stakeholders, identify risks, and implement solutions that keep projects on track.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Delivery Excellence
• Lead and deliver small to medium‑size, multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring successful outcomes aligned with client instructions and Haskoning management systems.
• Take overall responsibility for project deliverables, ensuring quality, timeliness, profitability, and client satisfaction.
• Initiate, oversee, and appraise studies, concept design, detailed design, and construction documentation.
• Strategic Project & Business Control
• Maintain full business control of projects, including budgeting, fee management, rate targets, cost tracking, risk, quality, and change control.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, contract management, and project administration requirements.
• Proactively manage risks and opportunities to achieve cost‑effective and profitable results.
• Client & Stakeholder Management
• Act as the key interface with clients, authorities, contractors, and specialist consultants.
• Manage client instructions, expectations, reporting, and ongoing engagement to identify opportunities and add value.
• Oversee delivery against contractual and client requirements, including formal reporting and design documentation.
• Team & Design Management
• Lead and coordinate our internal PM´s and external multidisciplinary project teams.
• Facilitate design meetings, ensure effective collaboration, and oversee design reviews.
• Support the DAG and ADAG with operational coordination, reporting, and team alignment.
• Business Development & Growth
• Support and lead bid preparation and tender responses, coordinating inputs from multidisciplinary teams.
• Work closely with business developers and clients to identify needs, develop proposals, and win new work.
• Lead the preparation of technical and commercial proposals aligned with client expectations.
• Develop, apply, and improve project and design management best practices, tools, and systems.
• Contribute to strengthening project management techniques across the organization.

What you bring

• Master’s Graduated, collegiate and qualified Civil Engineer. (Excluding)
• Licensed Peruvian Civil Engineer
• English, spoken and written at Advanced (Excluding)
• PMP Certification (Excluding)
• Demonstrate experience in the development of shipyard infrastructure, such as heavy docks, dry docks, floating docks, or ship lifts (Excluding)
• 10 or more years’ experience developing engineering projects
• Experience in water or maritime engineering within a consultancy firm (Desirable)
• Experience working in an international, multicultural, and diverse environment, with collaborative approach and working across sectoral and regional boundaries
• Experience with writing proposals, planning, and running multidisciplinary projects

Personal skills

• accurate and strong attention to detail
• ability to work on a variety of projects and manage time effectively
• innovator at looking for solutions to problems
• takes ownership of task delivery from start to finish, asking for assistance when needed
• ability to communicate well and share skills with colleagues
• promotes and uses a digital way of working in execution of tasks
• analytical thinker and strong problem solver
• excellent English language skills (written and verbal)
• strong interpersonal and communication skills
• team player, versatile, and energetic

What you can expect from us

Ambitious. Exciting. Alive. Collaborative. Dynamic. This is how our colleagues describe our company. Do you want to contribute to improving society with your experience? To be part of an open network where you're connected to the brightest, smartest people and technologies? Join us!

You can expect to develop your career in a dynamic workplace with opportunities for development and support in your career path.

Where you will work

Our team is located in Peru (Lima) and we handle projects across the globe. You will work both on‑site and in the office, collaborating with international teams.

About Haskoning

Haskoning has been connecting people for 140 years. Together, through our experience and passion, we have contributed to a better society and improved people's lives with work backed by our values and sustainable goals. We are an independent international engineering and project management consultancy leading the way in sustainable development and innovation.

Haskoning is an equal opportunity employer. We have a clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions.

About our Maritime Business

Our maritime team is at the forefront of innovative maritime planning, design and development. We are multidisciplinary experts working on international projects to create successful ports and maritime infrastructures around the world. We have provided expert commercial, technical and operational advice and created master plans across five continents for a wide range of port projects. We are one of the largest and most experienced teams of port planning professionals globally and are world leaders in the production of port feasibility studies and master plans. From our maritime offices in different worldwide locations, we lead all of the company's shipyard projects by collaborating with colleagues around the world.

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces each individual’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.