Senior Team Leader, Water & Infrastructure Programs

CDM Smith; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Team Leader for the KWSSIP-2 PMC in Karachi. The role focuses on strategic leadership, multi-stakeholder coordination, and donor-funded project management in water and sanitation infrastructure.

The position requires extensive experience in large-scale infrastructure programs, English fluency, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment. Local presence in Karachi is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (required).
• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Water and Wastewater Engineering or related discipline.
• At least 20 years of professional experience in large-scale water, wastewater, or infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 5 years in senior PMC, Program Management, Project Director advisory, or equivalent leadership roles on major infrastructure programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of the PMC team and serve as the primary contact with the Project Director and PIU.
• Guide the delivery of all PMC services, ensuring alignment with objectives, schedules, budgets, and performance indicators.
• Provide strategic advice to senior project leadership on implementation challenges and risk mitigation.
• Oversee development and maintenance of the project master schedule across consultancy, construction, and institutional activities.
• Lead coordination among government agencies, financiers, consultants, contractors, utility stakeholders, and project steering structures.
• Establish and maintain risk management processes and monitor strategic, operational, contractual, and financial risks.
• Provide early-warning recommendations regarding schedule delays, cost overruns, and compliance issues.
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation activities, results framework reporting, and performance tracking across components.
• Direct preparation of monthly dashboards, quarterly progress reports, and implementation support materials.
• Support institutional development and knowledge transfer for PIU and KW&SC staff.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

PM expertise

Analytical skills

Water/wastewater infra

Risk management

Communication

Donor requirements

Multilateral coordination

English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Team Leader for the KWSSIP-2 PMC in Karachi. The role focuses on strategic leadership, multi-stakeholder coordination, and donor-funded project management in water and sanitation infrastructure.

The position requires extensive experience in large-scale infrastructure programs, English fluency, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment. Local presence in Karachi is required.