Project Supervisor

Thames International School; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames International School seeks a Project Supervisor – Government Contracts & PPP to lead day-to-day tactical execution and strict compliance with Philippine procurement standards. You will manage field stakeholders and drive milestones to on-time completion.

You will ensure audit-ready documentation, enforce discipline on reporting and dashboards, and escalate complex risks to project leadership as needed. Strong communication and PM tooling skills are required for success.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Experience: 3–4 years of project supervision or field lead experience, with at least 2 years directly supporting government contracts or PPP projects in the Philippines.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with Philippine government procurement processes, compliance standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Track Record: Ability to drive projects to completion within timeline, budget, and compliance targets.
• Certifications: CAPM, PMP, PRINCE2, or safety/quality management certifications are advantageous.
• Industry Background: Experience in PMO, consulting, BPO, EdTech, construction, or operations management handling public sector accounts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day implementation of government contracts and PPP projects, ensuring milestones are completed on schedule.
• Enforce operational discipline with trackers, field dashboards, and reporting systems to hold execution teams accountable.
• Drive site-level workflows to turn targets into measurable outcomes, revenue conversion, and documented stakeholder benefits.
• Serve as primary ground-level contact between government agencies, private partners, sub-contractors, and internal teams.
• Maintain transparent communication across working groups to prevent delays and streamline approvals.
• Guarantee adherence to Philippine procurement laws (RA 9184), regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Build and maintain audit-ready project documentation, site logs, turnover certificates, and compliance reports.
• Identify execution risks and bottlenecks early; implement corrective actions and escalate to leadership when needed.

Skills

Execution mindset

Stakeholder coordination

Compliance & documentation

Risk management

Digital PM tooling

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/ Public Administration / Engineering / Project Management

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Trello

Job description

The Project Supervisor – Government Contracts & Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) leads the day-to-day tactical execution, monitoring, and compliance of active government contracts and public-private sector initiatives. Operating at the ground level of implementation, this role enforces operational discipline, drives task completion within tight deadlines, manages field/operational stakeholders, and ensures all deliverables strictly comply with Philippine procurement standards and contractual terms.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational Execution & Field Delivery

• Lead the day-to-day implementation of government contracts and PPP projects, ensuring tasks and milestones are completed on schedule.

• Enforce operational discipline by maintaining project trackers, field dashboards, and reporting systems to hold execution teams accountable.

• Drive site-level or departmental workflows to turn project targets into measurable outcomes, revenue conversion, and documented stakeholder benefits.

2. Stakeholder Coordination & Liaison

• Serve as the primary ground-level point of contact between government agency representatives, private sector partners, sub-contractors, and internal implementation teams.

• Maintain assertive, transparent communication across all working groups to prevent execution delays and streamline approvals.

3. Compliance, Audit Readiness & Documentation

• Guarantee strict daily adherence to Philippine procurement laws (RA 9184), institutional regulations, and contractual obligations.

• Build and maintain comprehensive, audit-ready project documentation, site logs, turn-over certificates, and compliance reports.

4. Risk Monitoring & Issue Resolution

• Identify operational execution risks, bottlenecks, and compliance gaps early at the field level.

• Implement rapid corrective action plans and escalated complex regulatory or contract risks to project leadership when necessary.

Essential Skills

• Execution & Finish Mindset: Strong operational focus with a proven track record of bringing complex tasks to full closure.

• Organizational & Audit Discipline: Meticulous attention to detail regarding contract compliance, milestone tracking, and record-keeping.

• Assertive Communication: Direct, professional verbal and written communication skills tailored for government and corporate counterparties.

• Operational Problem-Solving: Ability to quickly diagnose field gaps, resolve bottlenecks, and enforce corrective measures under pressure.

• Digital PM Tooling: Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello) and KPI tracking dashboards.

• Resilience & Ambiguity Navigation: Emotional steadiness in fast-changing, high-pressure environments while keeping teams focused on deliverables.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum 3–4 years of project supervision or field lead experience, with at least 2 years directly supporting government contracts or PPP projects in the Philippines.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Solid working familiarity with Philippine government procurement processes, compliance standards, and regulatory frameworks.

• Track Record: Demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion within timeline, budget, and compliance targets.

• Certifications: CAPM, PMP, PRINCE2, or safety/quality management certifications are a strong advantage.

• Industry Background: Experience in PMO, consulting, BPO, EdTech, construction, or operations management handling public sector accounts is preferred.