Job Description

Location Namibia

Reports To Function Manager or any other person appointed from time to time.

Primary Position Purpose

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and finalising projects in accordance with client requirements and organisational objectives. This includes acquiring resources, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors, managing scope, cost, schedule, and risk, and ensuring successful delivery of projects within the civil and transport engineering environment. The role requires direct engagement with clients and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Delivery

• Direct and manage project development from initiation through to completion.

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned with client business goals and terms of reference.

• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and communication strategies.

• Plan, schedule, and manage project timelines, dependencies, and critical paths using appropriate tools.

• Track project milestones, deliverables, and performance against agreed baselines.

Stakeholder and Client Management

• Liaise with clients and stakeholders on an ongoing basis to manage expectations and project outcomes.

• Effectively communicate project expectations, progress, and risks to team members and stakeholders.

• Build, develop, and maintain strong business relationships critical to project success.

• Resource, Team, and Consultant Management

• Estimate resources and personnel required to achieve project objectives.

• Determine and manage the engagement of additional staff, consultants, or contractors as required.

• Assign tasks and responsibilities and ensure effective coordination of multidisciplinary teams.

• Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors.

• Manage performance of direct reports, including task allocation and work review.

Risk, Change, and Issue Management

• Identify, manage, and resolve project issues, dependencies, and conflicts.

• Proactively manage changes in project scope, cost, and schedule.

• Identify potential risks and crises and develop and implement mitigation and contingency plans.

Reporting, Governance, and Quality

• Develop and deliver progress reports, status updates, proposals, presentations, and project documentation.

• Determine reporting frequency and analyse status data to identify and address problem areas.

• Ensure compliance with project management frameworks, company procedures, and quality requirements.

• Conduct project close‑out reviews and post‑implementation evaluations, including lessons‑learnt reporting.

• Develop and implement best practices, tools, and methodologies for project execution and management.

Business Development

• Take a proactive approach in identifying upcoming project opportunities with key clients.

• Support and prepare Expressions of Interest (EOIs), proposals, and business development submissions.

• Develop and maintain internal networks to source appropriate skills and resources for projects.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Successful project delivery in accordance with scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.

• Effective stakeholder and client relationship management.

• Project profitability and financial performance.

• Implementation and compliance with project management and company procedures.

• Team performance, integration, and staff development.

• Quality, professionalism, technical innovation, and excellence in project delivery.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Degree in Engineering or Project Management (civil or transport engineering related qualification preferred).

• Minimum of 5 years direct project management experience in the civil and/or transport engineering sector, covering all phases of project development and execution.

• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification – mandatory.

• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and software.

• Demonstrated experience in managing multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors.

• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, risk, and stakeholder expectations.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and proposal preparation.

• High level of interpersonal, negotiation, and leadership skills.

• Ability to work independently and in collaborative, high‑pressure environments.

SMEC is committed to supporting its people by providing opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed. Hiring is based on skills, qualifications, and experience to ensure fairness. The company values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as core principles, fostering a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, innovation is encouraged, and everyone is empowered to contribute and thrive.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!