Design Project Manager Project Director

SYSTRA; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA in the Philippines is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead delivery of large civil engineering projects on-site in Metro Manila. You will oversee scope, schedule, budget, and multi-disciplinary coordination across civil, structural, utilities, architecture/landscape, MEPF, systems and interfaces.

You will manage stakeholders, contractors and consultants, drive risk and compliance, report progress, and mentor the project team to achieve safe, on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is required.
• 10–15 years of professional experience in project management.
• PM/Construction Management certification is an advantage.
• Min 5–7 years in project management or related activities.
• Strong leadership and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong stakeholders coordination and management.
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse organization.
• Problem solving in integrated delivery environments; able to influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of projects in scope, quality and budget.
• Define scope, deliverables, milestones and schedules across disciplines.
• Prepare and manage project plans, work programs, and resources.
• Monitor progress, KPIs, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead coordination meetings to resolve interface issues.
• Ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance on construction works.
• Manage budget, approvals, variation orders, and contract matters.
• Coordinate with client, consultants, and authorities for approvals.
• Conduct regular reviews and provide progress dashboards and reports.
• Lead and mentor the project team, allocating responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

PM/Construction Management certification

Job description

Job Description:

SYSTRA is one of the worlds leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRAs mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

This position is responsible for leading the successful delivery of projects in line with approved scope, quality, schedule, and budget. The role oversees planning, coordination, resource allocation, progress monitoring, cost control, and compliance across multiple disciplines, including civil, structural, utilities, architecture/landscape, MEPF, systems, and interface works. It also manages stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and statutory approvals while ensuring effective reporting, risk management, and adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Missions/Main Duties

• As Lead, drives the delivery of the project on according to scope, quality and budget
• Define project scope, deliverables, milestones, and schedules for civil, structures, utilities, architecture/landscape, MEPF, systems, and interface works.
• Drives the delivery of the project on according to scope, quality and budget
• Overall in charge and responsible for the effective delivery of the project according to scope, quality and within approved budget.
• Define project scope, deliverables, milestones, and schedules for civil structures, utilities, architecture/landscape, MEPF, systems, and interface works.
• Prepare and manage the project plan, work program, and resource plan (manpower, contractors, consultants).
• Monitor progress, track KPIs, and implement corrective actions for delays or cost overruns.
• Lead coordination meetings with technical disciplines to resolve coordination and interface issues.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety, quality, and environmental policies and norms on construction works.
• Ensure strict compliance with local statutory regulations, standards and applicable codes.
• Manage project budget, approvals, variation orders, and cost control in line with contract conditions.
• Handle contractual matters: correspondence, claims, justifications, change management, and risk management.
• Coordinate with client, its representative, assigned consultants, and statutory authorities for approvals, permits and inspections.
• Conduct regular project reviews, prepare periodic progress reports, dashboards, and presentations for the client and SPI management.
• Lead and mentor the project team, allocate responsibilities, and ensure performance and discipline according to set rules and regulations.
• Health and safety coordination for the project including management of technical risks.

Profile/Skills

• Education qualification - Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• Years of experience – 10 to 15 years of professional experience
• Certification in Project Management / Construction Management is an advantage
• Prior experience requirement - Min 5-7 Years in in project management or related activities
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of an organization and third-party vendors.
• Strong stakeholders coordination and management skills.
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse organization, recognizing and respecting differences.
• Ability to problem solve, especially in an integrated project delivery environment, applying industry best practices.
• Self-motivated individual with outstanding leadership skills and the ability to influence without authority · Strong leadership skills, proven ability to lead a team effort & make independent decision and be a good troubleshooter.

Relevant experience in projects dealing with the following topic is a plus:

• Multidisciplinary Mixed used/Smart city/township/urban development planning,
• Underground utilities management,
• Sewerage water management system/STP
• Multi-phased projects
• Coordination with multiples internal and external project stakeholders

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.

Workplace Type

On-site