Project Manager – Repair & Maintenance

The Citizen Foundation; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 2,160,000 - 3,120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Citizen Foundation in Karachi seeks an experienced Project Manager for Repair & Maintenance to lead planning, execution, and closure of nationwide R&M projects. You will coordinate with engineering, procurement, QA/QC, and accounts teams to ensure timely delivery within approved budgets.

Required 8–10 years in construction/project management with a BE/BSc in Civil Engineering and strong MS Project/Primavera skills. Travel across Pakistan is expected.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive experience in construction/project management.
• Experience managing multi-site repair & maintenance or civil works.
• Exposure to contractor and quality management.
• PEC/HEC-recognized Civil Engineering degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring and timely closure of R&M projects across TCF’s network, managing full cycle each quarter.
• Monitor timelines, budgets and progress; coordinate with stakeholders to resolve delays and issues.
• Develop and maintain QA/ MQI processes; track contractor quality and performance.
• Conduct regular field visits and prepare status reports for management.

Skills

Project planning

MS Project

Primavera

Vendor management

Budgeting

Quality assurance

Cross-functional coordination

Site monitoring

Excel/Power BI

Travel readiness

Education

BE / BSc Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Power BI

Excel

Job description

## Project Manager – Repair & MaintenancePublishedSeptember 14, 2026CategoryOffice JobsJob TypePermanentDepartmentsEngineeringField of InterestEngineeringLocationKarachiCountryPakistan### DescriptionThe Manager Projects – Repair & Maintenance / Project Manager will lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and timely closure of Repair & Maintenance (R&M) projects across TCF’s nationwide network of 2,000+ schools. The role is responsible for ensuring R&M projects are awarded, executed, and completed within approved quarterly targets, budgets, and timelines; leading the Maintenance Quality Index (MQI) process; and monitoring contractor quality and performance. Working in close partnership with the Costing & Budgeting, Engineering, Accounts, Procurement, and QA/QC teams, the role contributes valuable project-level inputs and field insights that support effective planning and budgeting.• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and timely completion of Repair & Maintenance (R&M) projects across TCF’s nationwide network of 2,000+ schools, managing the full project cycle each quarter — from planning and awarding through execution, billing coordination, and closure — in line with approved quarterly targets• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and progress to ensure R&M projects are awarded and completed within approved schedules, costs, and quality standards, proactively coordinating with stakeholders to resolve delays and execution issues• Review additional claims, variations, and cost-related matters arising during execution, working closely with the Costing & Budgeting team by contributing project-level inputs, field observations, and practical planning insights that support the budgeting process• Lead the Maintenance Quality Index (MQI) process end-to-end — coordinating with Engineers and ACMs, consolidating survey findings, and translating them into actionable R&M planning requirements within defined timelines• Conduct regular field/site visits to monitor execution, assess site conditions, identify bottlenecks, and ensure work progresses according to approved scope, quality, and budget• Develop and maintain a Contractor Quality & Performance Matrix (QA-C Matrix) and a Contractor Performance/Awarding Matrix to track contractors on quality, timeliness, and overall delivery, using this data to inform contractor selection and engagement decisions• Track pending, delayed, and incomplete projects and drive timely corrective action to minimize carry-forward projects and budgetary lapses• Maintain accurate project documentation and prepare periodic status reports for management covering progress, budgets, contractor performance, and closure position• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Costing & Budgeting, Accounts, Procurement, QA/QC, and other field stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution and timely closure### Required Skills* Strong project planning, scheduling, and execution management across a large, multi-site portfolio* Working knowledge of MS Project/Primavera for planning and monitoring* Contractor and vendor performance management, including quality evaluation* Budget and cost-variance monitoring, with close coordination with the Costing & Budgeting team* Strong quality assurance orientation, including managing the MQI process* Effective cross-functional coordination across Engineering, Costing & Budgeting, Accounts, Procurement, and QA/QC* Strong field monitoring, site assessment, and problem-solving skills* Proficiency in MS Excel/Power BI, with good report-writing and communication skills* Willingness and ability to travel extensively across Pakistan### EducationBE / BSc in Civil Engineering from a PEC/HEC recognized university.### Experience8–10 years of progressive experience in construction/project management, including significant experience executing and monitoring a multi-site repair & maintenance or civil works portfolio, with exposure to contractor and quality management