Manager Civil Project Officer

Job Summary

The Manager Civil Project Officer is responsible for overseeing and coordinating civil projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery of high-quality projects that meet the organization’s objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Management

• Develop and implement project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure successful project delivery
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, and construction teams, to ensure effective project execution
• Identify and mitigate project risks, and develop contingency plans to minimize potential impacts

Project Monitoring and Control

• Track project progress, identify and address deviations from plans, and take corrective actions as needed
• Conduct regular project meetings, and prepare and distribute meeting minutes and progress reports
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including project sponsors, clients, and government agencies
• Communicate project updates, progress, and issues to stakeholders, and ensure their expectations are met
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure long-term partnerships

Team Management

• Lead and manage a team of project officers, engineers, and technicians
• Provide guidance, training, and development opportunities to team members to enhance their skills and knowledge
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that promotes innovation and creativity

Quality and Safety

• Ensure projects are delivered to the required quality standards, and that quality control processes are in place
• Implement and enforce safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all project personnel

Budgeting and Cost Management

• Develop and manage project budgets, and ensure effective cost control measures are in place
• Identify and pursue opportunities for cost savings and value engineering

Requirements

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Professional certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or civil engineering (e.g., PE, CE)

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in civil project management, with at least 2 years in a management role
• Proven track record of delivering complex civil projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards

Skills

• Strong project management, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, and to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficient in project management software, including scheduling and budgeting tools