Project Manager

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – KSA branch is seeking a Senior Project Manager to coordinate activities, supervise teams, and ensure projects meet schedule, budget, and quality goals in Manila.

The role requires a Civil or Structural Engineering degree and PMP certification is preferred, with at least 10 years in large civil projects and 5 years in marine works. Candidates should be prepared for project-based employment and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Professional Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in managing large-scale civil engineering projects, with at least 5 years focused on marine works (dredging, reclamation, rock works, wharf and jetty construction).
• Experience in risk assessment, geotechnical and engineering works, environmental impact assessments, tender preparation, site supervision, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in coordinating project activities, managing documentation, and monitoring progress.
• Supervise the project team to ensure all activities meet the Employer’s requirements.
• Oversee project completion within schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Report project progress to senior management and lead regular meetings to strategize efficient delivery.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings to address challenges and ensure alignment with project goals.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Project Manager in coordinating project activities, managing documentation, and monitoring progress.
• Supervise the project team to ensure all activities meet the Employer’s requirements.
• Oversee project completion within schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Report project progress to senior management and lead regular meetings to strategize efficient delivery.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings to address challenges and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Liaise with internal teams including Construction Supervision, Design, Project Management Support, and Contract Advisory to ensure cohesive execution.
• Manage all phases of the project from design to completion,optimizingresource use and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with approved methodologies and procedures.
• Maintain project cost/change controls and budget records.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure alignment with the project schedule.
• Support change order estimation andassistin managing change requests.
• Review contractor construction schedules and progress reports.
• Prepare and review weekly/monthly reports on contract status, costs, and potential changes.
• Assist the Regional Director inidentifyingbusiness opportunities and supporting client engagement.

Key Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Professional Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in managing large-scale civil engineering projects, with at least 5 years focused on marine works (dredging, reclamation, rock works,wharfand jetty construction).
• Experience in risk assessment, geotechnical and engineering works, environmental impact assessments, tender preparation, site supervision, and contract administration.
• Strong technical competence, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proactive “can-do” attitude.
• Willing to accept project-based employment.
• Willingto be assignedinManila.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world! SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments. Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.