Project Manager | Water Infrastructure
Site-based senior Project Manager leading the delivery of a major water infrastructure project in Uige, Angola, acting as the Owner's Representative from mobilisation through commissioning and handover. The role coordinates multidisciplinary teams, contractors and stakeholders, requiring a civil engineering degree, 10+ years of experience, and fluency in Portuguese and English.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Uige
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory)
- Minimum 10 years' professional experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects across the full project lifecycle
- Proven experience as Project Manager/Project Lead on complex infrastructure projects in water, utilities or hydraulic infrastructure
- Strong track record delivering large-scale water infrastructure projects (water supply systems, treatment plants, pumping stations, pipelines, reservoirs)
- Proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary projects, including civil works and interfaces with mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems
- Demonstrated experience managing contractors, subcontractors, consultants, supervision teams and multiple project stakeholders
- Strong knowledge of construction management, project controls, planning, cost management, contract administration, variations and claims
- Proven ability to manage complex contractor interfaces, multiple work packages and project dependencies
- Experience engaging with government entities, authorities, clients and other external stakeholders
- Ability to review and interpret technical drawings, specifications, construction methodologies and engineering documentation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to relocate to Angola and work on site as required (mandatory)
- Fluency in Portuguese and advanced English (mandatory)
Nice to have
- Experience working in an Owner's Representative, Client-side or Engineer's Representative capacity
- Experience with CAD/BIM platforms
- Familiarity with project controls, reporting and project management systems
- Previous experience working in multicultural and international environments
- Previous experience in Angola/Africa
Full description
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:
We are looking for a Project Manager – Water Infrastructure to lead the delivery of a major water infrastructure project in Angola.
As the Project Lead on site, you will have overall responsibility for coordinating and overseeing the project from mobilisation through to commissioning and final handover, ensuring that the works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality and technical standards.
This is a senior, site-based leadership position for an experienced Project Manager with a strong track record in large-scale water and infrastructure projects. The role involves the coordination of multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, consultants and other key stakeholders, with responsibility for managing project interfaces, monitoring progress and ensuring effective project governance throughout the execution phase.
The ideal candidate will have solid experience in water infrastructure and civil engineering, particularly on complex projects involving water supply systems, treatment plants, pumping stations, pipelines, reservoirs or similar infrastructure. Experience managing multiple contractors and engineering disciplines across large-scale projects will be highly valued.
The position will operate in a Client / Owner’s Representative capacity. You will be responsible for protecting the Owner’s interests throughout project execution, providing strong oversight of contractors and consultants, managing contracts and key interfaces, challenging performance where required, and ensuring that the project remains aligned with its scope, schedule, budget, quality and HSE objectives.
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of a major water infrastructure project from mobilisation through construction, commissioning and final handover.
- Define and oversee the overall project execution strategy, ensuring alignment across scope, schedule, budget, quality, technical requirements and HSE.