Project Manager (Benguela) Urbanization Sector · Headcount · Intermediate

Mitrelli Group; Angola, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitrelli Group in Angola seeks a Project Lead to drive the construction of a large university campus from mobilisation to handover. You will coordinate civil, structural, architectural, MEP works and manage multidisciplinary teams and contractors on site.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, 10+ years of large-scale project delivery from the contractor side, and proven experience with BIM (REVIT/CAD), MS Office and MS Project.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering is mandatory and non-negotiable.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience delivering large-scale building projects from mobilisation to handover.
• Proven track record as Project Manager or Project Lead on complex vertical construction.
• Experience managing full lifecycle of building projects and coordinating with authorities.
• Ability to read BIM, REVIT or CAD drawings; proficient in MS Office and MS Project.
• Willingness to relocate to Angola; fluency in Portuguese and advanced English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a major university campus from mobilisation through commissioning and handover.
• Develop, monitor and control project execution strategy, schedule and budget.
• Coordinate civil, structural, architectural, MEP and finishing works with contractors and consultants.
• Manage contractors, subcontractors and supervision teams to meet contractual and quality requirements.
• Ensure safety, on-time delivery, budget adherence and compliance with Mitrelli standards.
• Engage authorities, manage project reporting, procurement coordination and change orders.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget & schedule

Risk management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

REVIT

CAD

BIM

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

## Project Manager | BuildingsAngola · Headcount · Intermediate#### About The Position***What if your work could change millions of lives?***At Mitrelli, that’s exactly what we do: building schools, hospitals, water systems, energy networks, and more across Africa. Every day, our teams deliver projects that transform lives, bringing access to essential services such as energy, water, healthcare, education, housing and beyond. Together, We build potential.We create sustainable, meaningful impact by partnering with governments, financial institutions, and public entities to design affordable, innovative solutions that bring enduring improvements to millions of citizens in the countries where we operate. From hospitals and schools to energy, water, agriculture, housing, and more, our projects touch every aspect of life, always with the highest standards and a long-term commitment to future generations.******About the role:**As the **Project Lead**, you will be responsible for leading the construction of a large-scale university campus, overseeing the project from mobilisation through to final handover.This is a senior site-based leadership position requiring extensive experience delivering **complex building projects**. You will be responsible for the overall execution of the project, ensuring the successful delivery of the works within scope, schedule, budget, quality and HSE requirements while coordinating multidisciplinary teams, contractors, consultants and key stakeholders. The successful candidate must have a strong background in **vertical building construction** and demonstrate proven experience managing all phases of large building developments from the contractor side.**Only candidates holding a Degree in Civil Engineering will be considered.*** Lead the delivery of a major university construction project from mobilisation through commissioning and final handover.* Develop, monitor and control the overall project execution strategy, schedule and budget.* Coordinate all construction activities, ensuring alignment between civil, structural, architectural, MEP and finishing works.* Manage contractors, subcontractors, consultants and supervision teams to ensure compliance with contractual, technical and quality requirements.* Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to Mitrelli's standards of excellence.* Identify project risks, propose mitigation measures and escalate critical issues when required.* Manage project reporting, financial performance, change orders, procurement coordination and contractual matters.* Coordinate with PMO, Procurement, Engineering, Bidding and Contract Management throughout the project lifecycle.* Ensure compliance with local regulations and maintain productive relationships with authorities and external stakeholders.* Lead and motivate multidisciplinary project teams, promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.* Manage the effective allocation of human resources, equipment, materials and subcontractors.#### Requirements* **Degree in Civil Engineering is mandatory.** *Candidates holding degrees in other disciplines will not be considered.** **Minimum of 10 years' experience managing large-scale building construction projects, with proven responsibility for the full project lifecycle from mobilisation to handover.*** ****Proven experience as **Project Manager or Project Lead** delivering complex vertical construction projects from the contractor side.* Demonstrated experience managing the **full lifecycle of building projects**, from mobilisation through commissioning and handover.* Experience managing multi-disciplinary building (whole project lifecycle).* Experience working with authorities and be able to build strong relationships with local authorities* **Ability to read and work with REVIT, CAD drawings and BIM.*** Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.* Superior level of motivation and comfort working in a high energy, fast-paced environment.* Previous experience in multicultural and international environments is appreciated.* **Previous experience in Angola/Africa is highly desirable.*** **Must be willing to relocate as needed.*** **Fluency in Portuguese and advanced level of English is a must.**