Team Leader / Project Manager - Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Project

PLANET S.A.; Antakya; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

PLANET S.A. is seeking an experienced Team Leader / Project Manager for a major water and wastewater infrastructure project in Hatay and Osmaniye, Türkiye.

The successful candidate will manage the project team, supervise construction works, coordinate experts and stakeholders, and ensure delivery within contractual requirements. A strong background in water/wastewater projects and FIDIC-based contracts is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• University degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of professional experience in water/wastewater sector.
• Experience in at least two FIDIC-based construction supervision projects.

Responsibilities

• Overall management and coordination of the project and supervision team
• Coordination of experts and task allocation to ensure timely delivery
• Supervision of construction activities and monitoring progress against timelines
• Liaison with Employer, contractors and stakeholders
• Monitoring contractual, technical and financial aspects of the project
• Preparation and coordination of project reports and documentation
• Identification and management of project risks and corrective actions
• Ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and quality standards
• Supporting implementation of the Works Contract in line with FIDIC requirements

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder coordination

FIDIC knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Civil/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering (BSc/MSc/PhD)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

PLANET S.A. is seeking an experienced Team Leader / Project Manager for a major water and wastewater infrastructure project in Hatay and Osmaniye, Türkiye.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management and coordination of the project team and will have a key role in the supervision of construction works, ensuring effective delivery throughout the entire construction period.

The position requires strong experience in water and wastewater infrastructure projects, construction supervision and FIDIC-based contracts, combined with proven project management and stakeholder coordination capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Overall management and coordination of the project and supervision team
• Coordination of experts and allocation of tasks to ensure timely and effective project delivery
• Overall supervision of construction activities and monitoring of progress against project requirements and timelines
• Liaison with the Employer, contractors, project counterparts and other relevant stakeholders
• Monitoring of contractual, technical and financial aspects of the project
• Preparation and coordination of project reports and other required documentation
• Identification and management of project risks, issues and corrective actions
• Ensuring compliance with applicable contractual requirements, procedures and quality standards
• Supporting the implementation of the Works Contract in accordance with FIDIC conditions and project requirements

Requirements

• University degree (BSc, MSc or PhD) in Civil, Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• Experience in at least three (3) infrastructure construction and/or construction supervision projects involving one or more of the following:
  • water networks,
  • wastewater networks,
  • drinking water treatment plants,
  • wastewater treatment plants
  • Minimum 10 years of professional experience in the water/wastewater sector
• Experience in at least two (2) FIDIC-based construction supervision projects, working on behalf of the Employer as Team Leader, Project Manager, Deputy Team Leader, Resident Engineer, Engineer or Engineer's Representative
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Good computer skills, particularly in MS Office applications
• Availability to work full time throughout the construction period

Additional Assets

• Experience in the operation of water and/or wastewater networks
• Experience in the operation of drinking water and/or wastewater treatment plants
• Experience in the implementation of PRAG procedures
• Previous professional/project experience in Türkiye