Title:
Project Manager – Infrastructure
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Project Manager – Infrastructure
Iraq Native
28/28 Rotation. Basra
A professional with minimum 20 years of experience in infrastructure projects, including 7 years in Project management roles.
1. Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in infrastructure projects and solid technical knowledge across both pre-tender and post-tender stages. The candidate will be responsible for leading projects from tendering through execution, ensuring delivery within scope, time, cost, and quality requirements.
2. Key Responsibilities
Pre-Tender Stage
- Review tender documents (ITT/RFQ), specifications, and drawings in detail.
- Lead the preparation of technical proposals, methodologies, and execution strategies.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and commercial teams to develop BOQ/MTO and cost estimates.
- Identify project risks, constraints, and assumptions, and propose mitigation strategies.
- Participate in technical and commercial bid clarifications with clients.
- Support value engineering and optimization of design and execution approach.
Post-Tender Stage
- Lead project kick-off and ensure smooth handover from tendering to execution team.
- Manage overall project execution, ensuring compliance with contract, specifications, and standards.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (civil, mechanical, electrical & instrumentation).
- Monitor project progress, budget, and resources; implement corrective actions when required.
- Oversee engineering deliverables, procurement activities, and construction progress.
- Manage RFIs, technical queries, variations, and change orders.
- Ensure quality assurance, HSE compliance, and proper documentation.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure project alignment.
- Support commissioning, testing, and project close-out activities.
Technical Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of infrastructure project lifecycle (roads, buildings, utilities, substations, pipelines, etc.).
- Expertise in reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and technical submittals.
- Experience in BOQ/MTO preparation and cost estimation.
- Familiarity with contract types (FIDIC preferred) and project controls.
- Ability to manage technical coordination across disciplines.
3. Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline).
- PMP or equivalent certification is preferred.
4. Skills
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Problem-solving and risk management capabilities
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
