PROJECT DIRECTOR (PPS-10 / CONTRACT)

Apex Rankers; Lahore; On-site; PKR 3,906,000 - 5,580,000; Full time

Job summary

Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Lahore invites applications for the project director position under PPS-10 / contract, overseeing a foreign-funded wastewater and water transmission project. The role demands high-level engineering oversight, expert contract management, and strict donor compliance.

The appointee will coordinate with international missions, supervise consultants, and ensure timely completion within budget, while leading multi-disciplinary teams and reporting to the Board and

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering from an HEC recognized university, PEC registered as a Professional Engineer.
• Minimum 12–15 years post-qualification experience in project management, contract administration, and large urban water projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer PMU for foreign donor-funded wastewater projects.
• Oversee international consultants and contractors per donor guidelines and PPRA rules.
• Manage FIDIC contracts, variations, and dispute adjudication.
• Monitor progress against Primavera P6 baselines and ensure milestone compliance.
• Review and certify IPCs, disbursements, and external audit reconciliations.
• Ensure ESIA, resettlement plans, and EPA compliance; report to Board and donors.

Skills

Mega-project infrastructure management

FIDIC contract administration

Project leadership

Hydraulic design principles

Primavera P6

Education

B.Sc Civil/Environmental Eng (PEC registered)

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

GIS mapping

Job description

5. PROJECT DIRECTOR (PPS-10 / CONTRACT)# PROJECT DIRECTOR (PPS-10 / CONTRACT)Active PrepPPS-10WASA/PMU-AFD/RECT/2026/01IPL-11609Official recruitment notification, eligibility criteria, pay scale (PPS-10), quota allocation, and written screening test syllabus for **PROJECT DIRECTOR (PPS-10 / CONTRACT)** in the **Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Lahore**.### Job Specifications & Posting DetailsCase Number**WASA/PMU-AFD/RECT/2026/01**Pay Scale / BPS**PPS-10**Department / Ministry**Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Lahore**Total Positions**01 Post**Job Type / Status**Contract**Place of Posting**Lahore**Age Limit**40 - 55 years**Gender Eligibility**Both** Estimated Base Salary Package**PKR 350,000 - 500,000 / month (Project Pay Scale PPS-10)** Credential Category**Engineering** Experience Required**144 Months** Street & Office Address**Administration Directorate, WASA Lahore, Pani Wali Tanki, Shah Jamal, Lahore** Province / Region**Punjab** Postal Code**54000**Posting Date**November 02, 2026**Apply Before**November 18, 2026** Domicile & Regional Quota AllocationPunjab (Open Merit)### Minimum Qualifications & ExperienceEducational QualificationB.Sc. in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering from an HEC recognized university, accredited and registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) as a Professional Engineer.Prescribed Experience & Eligibility CriteriaMinimum 12 to 15 years post-qualification professional experience in project management, contract administration, and execution of major urban water supply, wastewater treatment, and drainage infrastructure projects funded by international donors (AFD, ADB, World Bank).### Job Description & Position OverviewThe Project Director exercises overall executive, technical, and administrative control over the specialized Project Management Unit (PMU) executing foreign-funded wastewater treatment plant and surface water transmission infrastructure projects. The appointee coordinates with international donor missions, supervising engineering consultants, contractors, and statutory monitoring agencies to ensure timely completion within budgeted financial allocations.Daily responsibilities encompass approving high-level engineering designs, reviewing hydraulic modeling calculations, managing FIDIC contract conditions, resolving contractual disputes, and certifying multi-million dollar interim contractor payment certificates. The director leads multi-disciplinary teams of infrastructure specialists, financial analysts, and environmental compliance officers while maintaining seamless inter-departmental liaison with the Punjab Planning and Development Board.This executive appointment represents a pinnacle leadership position in public-sector municipal engineering. The role directly shapes urban environmental resilience, provides high-level exposure to international bilateral financing frameworks, and positions the incumbent at the forefront of Pakistan's mega-infrastructure modernization initiatives.### Key Responsibilities & Professional Duties* ✓Lead and administer the Project Management Unit (PMU) for successful execution of the foreign donor-funded urban wastewater infrastructure project.* ✓Oversee procurement of international engineering consultants and civil engineering contractors in strict adherence to donor guidelines and PPRA rules.* ✓Manage contractual correspondence, claims evaluation, variations, and dispute adjudication under FIDIC Conditions of Contract.* ✓Monitor physical construction progress against Primavera P6 baselines, ensuring milestone compliance and risk mitigation.* ✓Review and certify interim payment certificates (IPCs), project financial disbursements, and external audit reconciliations.* ✓Ensure full compliance with Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) benchmarks, resettlement action plans, and EPA regulations.* ✓Report quarterly physical and financial progress to the Board of Directors, Housing Department, and international donor monitoring missions.### Required Skills & Domain Competencies* Mastery of mega-project infrastructure management, hydraulic design principles, and modern wastewater treatment plant technologies.* Comprehensive command of FIDIC contract administration (Red Book, Yellow Book), claims defense, and dispute resolution.* Proficiency in project management software tools including Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and GIS-based municipal asset mapping.* Deep familiarity with Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) statutes and international donor procurement regulations.* Exemplary executive leadership, stakeholder negotiation, and strategic crisis management competencies.### Official Screening Test Syllabus & TopicsOfficial SchemeScreening Examination (100 MCQs, 90 Mins): Civil Infrastructure & Hydraulic Engineering (50%), FIDIC Contract Management & Public Administration (30%), Executive English & Contractual Writing (10%), General Knowledge & Governance Ethics (10%).### About Department / MinistryThe Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Lahore was established under the Lahore Development Authority Act 1975 to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain comprehensive water supply, sewerage, and drainage systems across metropolitan Lahore. Serving over ten million citizens, the agency manages complex groundwater extraction networks, primary transmission mains, deep disposal pumping stations, and stormwater channel systems.Under international environmental treaties and public health mandates, WASA collaborates with international financial institutions including the French Development Agency (AFD) and Asian Development Bank to execute sustainable surface water treatment plants and wastewater recycling complexes. The organization operates under rigorous engineering standards, environmental protection statutes, and public-sector procurement regulations to safeguard Punjab's water security.## Official Test Syllabus & Weightage BreakdownTotal Verified Question Pool: **4552 questions** available across all mapped subjects. Apply Online Prepare Syllabus Practice Full Syllabus (4552 MCQs) Official Mock Test (90m)| Syllabus Subject / Area | Official Weightage | Available Question Pool | Action || --- | --- | --- | --- || Infrastructure | 50% | 1 MCQs | Prepare Practice (1) || Public Administration | 30% | 700 MCQs | Prepare Practice (700) || English | 10% | 2927 MCQs | Prepare Practice (2927) || General Knowledge | 10% | 924 MCQs | Prepare Practice (924) |**Job Aggregator & Publisher Disclaimer**Apex Rankers portal operates strictly as an educational content platform and aggregator of employment opportunities. Apex Rankers has no official relationship, partnership, or agency endorsement with **Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Lahore** or any publishing newspaper. For official validity, authenticity, fee schedules, eligibility verification, and application submissions, candidates must contact and apply directly through the concerned department, commission, or hiring company.### Official Application Procedure & Submission GuidelinesOfficial application steps and submission channel prescribed for Project Director (PPS-10 / Contract). Online Application PortalInterested candidates possessing the required qualifications and experience must apply online through the official Punjab Job Portal at https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk on or before November 18, 2026.Handwritten applications or direct postal submissions to WASA will not be entertained; candidates must complete the digital profile and upload attested copies of engineering degrees, PEC registration, experience certificates, and CNIC.Only shortlisted candidates fulfilling the criteria will be called for interview. No TA/DA will be admissible. Mailing / Physical Submission Address**Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Lahore**Administration Directorate, WASA Lahore, Pani Wali Tanki, Shah Jamal, LahoreLahore, Punjab - 54000 Official Online Recruitment PortalSubmit application, generate e-challan, and upload required credentials directly through the official recruiting agency portal. Open Official Application Portal → **Document Checklist:** Ensure all applications include attested copies of CNIC, educational transcripts, experience certificates, domicile certificate, and recent passport-sized photographs. Incomplete applications or submissions received after the closing deadline (**November 18, 2026**) will not be entertained.