Deputy Project Manager

SMEC (An SJ Group Company); Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC (An SJ Group Company) in the Philippines seeks a Deputy Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams on major infrastructure studies and detailed design. You will coordinate bridge, highway, geotechnical, and environmental disciplines, ensuring alignment with DPWH and international standards.

Responsibilities include QA/QC, DED preparation, stakeholder engagement with DPWH/ADB, and risk management to ensure timely delivery. A 15+ year background in large-scale projects is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (required).
• Registered Civil Engineer (required).
• 15+ years of professional experience in infrastructure projects (required).
• Significant experience in bridge and transportation projects (required).
• Experience in feasibility studies and detailed engineering design (required).
• Experience in donor-funded projects (ADB, World Bank, JICA, etc.).
• Demonstrated capability in managing multidisciplinary teams (required).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in overall planning, management, and execution of the DED.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering disciplines.
• Monitor project schedules, resources, and QA/QC procedures.
• Review technical designs, reports, and calculations for compliance with standards.
• Facilitate coordination with DPWH, ADB, LGUs, and other stakeholders.
• Support preparation and review of DED documentation and procurement inputs.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Risk management

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Registered Civil Engineer

Master's degree in Structural/Transportation Engineering or Project Management

Job description

Job Description:

About SMEC

For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings.

We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project’s development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations.

We stand apart through our historically diverse, globally connected workforce, operating out of more than 40 countries with strong local relationships.

Our diverse workforce of professionals are highly respected experts who bring talent, experience and passion to their fields. Challenging boundaries, we look beyond the project scope to ensure we leave a positive impact in the communities we live and work in and allow present and future generations to thrive.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Deputy Project Manager

Project Management and Coordination

• Assist the Project Manager in the overall planning, management, and execution of the DED.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including bridge engineers, highway engineers, geotechnical engineers, hydrologists, environmental specialists, social safeguards specialists, economists, and survey teams.
• Monitor project schedules, deliverables, resource allocation, and compliance with the approved work plan.
• Ensure timely completion of all study activities and contractual obligations.
• Support the implementation of quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures for all project outputs.

Technical Leadership

• Review and provide technical guidance on all engineering design and investigations.
• Ensure consistency and integration among the various technical disciplines involved in the project.
• Review survey, geotechnical, hydrological, hydraulic, and traffic investigation results.
• Verify that all technical studies conform to DPWH, ADB, and relevant international standards and guidelines.

DED Preparation

• Assist in the preparation and review of DED documentation.
• Ensure that engineering, economic, financial, environmental, social, institutional, and implementation analyses are properly integrated into the DED.
• Review technical reports, calculations, drawings, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure that recommendations are technically sound, economically viable, and implementable.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Facilitate coordination with DPWH, ADB, LGUs, concerned government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in meetings, workshops, consultations, and technical discussions.
• Assist in addressing comments and resolving issues raised by the Client and stakeholders.
• Support public consultations and stakeholder engagement activities related to the project.

Procurement and Contract Support

• Assist in the preparation and review of technical documentation related to subsequent detailed engineering design and project implementation.
• Provide inputs for procurement packaging, cost estimates, and implementation planning.
• Review construction methodologies and implementation strategies.

Safeguards and Compliance

• Coordinate with environmental and social safeguard specialists.
• Ensure compliance with ADB Safeguard Policy Statement requirements and Philippine regulatory requirements.
• Monitor incorporation of environmental, social, gender, climate resilience, and disaster risk reduction considerations into the DED.
• Ensure that right-of-way, resettlement, and environmental concerns are adequately addressed.

Report Preparation and Quality Assurance

• Review inception, interim, draft final, and final DED documentation.
• Ensure all documents meet contractual requirements and quality standards.
• Consolidate comments from specialists and ensure incorporation into final submissions.
• Verify that all supporting technical data, calculations, and annexes are complete.

Risk Management

• Identify technical, schedule, and stakeholder risks that may affect project delivery.
• Recommend mitigation measures and contingency plans.
• Monitor critical project issues and report them to the Team Leader and Client.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Registered Civil Engineer.
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Project Management, is an added advantage.
• At least 15 years of professional experience in infrastructure projects.
• Significant experience in bridge and transportation projects.
• Experience in feasibility studies and detailed engineering design.
• Experience in ADB-, World Bank-, JICA-, or other donor-funded projects.
• Demonstrated capability in managing multidisciplinary teams.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and project management.
• Technical review and quality assurance.
• Stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Risk management and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of DPWH and ADB procedures.

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