Construction Project Manager (Licensed Engineer)

Maynilad Water Services, Inc.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Maynilad Water Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager in the Program Delivery Department to plan, execute, monitor, and close projects, ensuring delivery of approved scope, schedule, cost, and quality.

The role oversees the full lifecycle from validation through engineering, procurement, construction, and closeout, aligning with regulatory and contractual obligations while leading cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• PRC licensed engineer is required.
• PMP/PRINCE2 or equivalent certification is an advantage.
• AI in Project Management is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years in project management, engineering, contracts management, and construction management.
• Minimum 3 years supervising project teams, contractors and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate all phases of the project lifecycle from validation to closeout.
• Manage scope, schedule, and cost to meet objectives within constraints.
• Track progress and report performance against baselines.
• Ensure compliance with Maynilad standards, codes, regulations, and contracts.
• Prepare and update the Project Management Plan; review change requests.
• Identify and manage risks; escalate critical concerns.
• Implement mitigation strategies for risks and ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, operations, designers, consultants, contractors, and agencies.
• Liaise with clients and LGUs; explain project decisions.
• Negotiate and resolve sensitive issues within delegated authority.
• Contribute to development and improvement of programs and standards.
• Enforce HR policies at project level; advise on appointments and actions.
• Lead cross-functional teams and ensure collaboration.
• Provide performance feedback to team throughout lifecycle.
• Promote best practices, knowledge sharing, and lessons learned.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Cost control

Risk assessment

Value engineering

Contracts administration

Construction management

MS Office

PMIS

Power BI

MS Project

Primavera

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Agile/hybrid methods

Cross-functional leadership

Education

PRC Licensed Engineer

PMP/PRINCE2 certification

AI in Project Management

Tools

MS Office

PMIS

Power BI

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Project Manager under the Program Delivery Department is responsible for planning, executing,

monitoring, and closing assigned projects to ensure the successful delivery of approved scope,

schedule, cost, quality, and compliance objectives. The role oversees the entire project lifecycle—from

project validation and planning through engineering, procurement, construction, and project closeout—

while ensuring alignment with organizational goals, stakeholder expectations, regulatory requirements,

and contractual obligations. The Project Manager leads cross-functional teams, manages project risks,

and promotes best practices in project management to support the successful delivery of infrastructure

projects.

IDEAL TALENT PROFILE

The ideal talent for this role is a PRC Licensed Engineer with substantial experience in project

management, engineering, contracts administration, and construction management. Project

Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) with advanced AI skills is a strong advantage.

The candidate should possess strong leadership and communication skills, technical competence,

analytical thinking, and the ability to effectively manage stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and

project teams. A proven ability to deliver projects within scope, budget, and schedule while ensuring

compliance with organizational and regulatory standards is essential.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Plans, directs, and coordinates all phases of the project lifecycle, including proposal

validation, planning, engineering design, procurement, execution, monitoring, and closeout,

while aligning stakeholder expectations with approved project requirements.

2. Manages project scope, schedule, and cost to ensure delivery of approved project

objectives within agreed constraints.

3. Tracks and evaluates project progress and performance against approved cost, quality,

and schedule baselines, and prepares regular status reports.

4. Ensures compliance of all project phases with Maynilad standards, applicable construction

codes, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.

5. Prepares, reviews, updates, and implements the Project Management Plan, and

recommends approval of Project Change Requests, Work Variations, Time Extensions, and

Certification of Completion and Acceptance.

6. Identifies, assesses, and manages project risks, issues, and constraints, ensuring timely

escalation of critical concerns.

7. Implements mitigation strategies to address project risks and challenges, ensuring timely

and quality project delivery aligned with key performance metrics and Program Delivery

Department objectives.

8. Engages and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, including end-users,

operations, designers, consultants, contractors, government units, and private entities.

9. Serves as the primary liaison with clients, local government units, and external agencies;

explains, justifies, and defends project decisions, scope, and progress.

10. Negotiates and resolves sensitive, complex, or contentious issues and complaints related

to assigned projects within delegated authority.

11. Actively participates in the development and continuous improvement of programs,

policies, procedures, and standards to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the

Program Delivery Department.

12. Executes management and HR-related policies at the project level, and provides

recommendations and inputs on appointments, performance, and disciplinary actions of

project team members, as applicable.

13. Leads and manages cross-functional project teams to ensure effective collaboration,

accountability, and achievement of project objectives.

14. Provides performance feedback and evaluates project team members throughout the

project

lifecycle based on agreed performance metrics.

15. Promotes best practices in project management, knowledge sharing, and lessons learned

to support organizational learning and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

• PRC Licensed Engineer (required)

• Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is an advantage

• AI in Project Management is an advantage

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience in project management, engineering, contracts

management, and construction management of any related engineering field

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in supervising project teams, contractor and consultants

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Strong project planning, scheduling, and cost control skills

• Risk assessment and value engineering capabilities

• Solid contracts administration and claims management knowledge

• Background in water and wastewater treatment plant projects

• Proficient in MS Office and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Power BI)

• Ability to manage cross-functional and diverse project teams

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills

• Experience transitioning or working within waterfall and agile/hybrid methodologies

• Effective negotiation and stakeholder coordination skills

• Clear written and verbal communication

• Good presentation skills for internal and client meetings

• Sound judgment and conflict resolution abilities

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES/ATTITUDES

• Results-driven, proactive, and accountable

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

• Able to perform under pressure and tight deadlines

• High integrity and discretion with confidential information

• Customer-focused mindset

• Professional, pleasant, and collaborative demeanor

• People skills

EQUIPMENT / SOFTWARE USED

• Laptop / Computer Desktop

• MS Office tools, PMIS, Power BI

• E-mail/Internet access MS Teams/Zoom

• Inspection Tools and Equipment

• Personal Protective Equipment

• Service Vehicles

• Printer, Scanner

WORKING CONDITIONS and OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS

• Works in a normal environment

• Requires field work