Minimum 15 years of experience in project management within marine and civil construction, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Please refer to the job advert for further information.

Project Manager - Marine & Civil Construction

Projects & Operations Division

Join our dynamic team and build your career by working on exciting marine and civil construction projects across Sri Lanka and the Maldives

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Project Manager Marine & Civil Construction will lead and manage the successful execution of marine and civil construction projects from planning through completion. The incumbent will oversee project delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual, technical, and quality requirements.

KEY REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in project management within marine and civil construction, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Age - 40 to 55 years
  • Language - Fluent in English (written and spoken); Sinhala/Tamil will be an added advantage
  • Computer Skills - Proficient in MS Office Suite, MS Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, and other project management software

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful completion of marine and civil construction projects.
  • Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
  • Manage project teams, contractors, consultants, and subcontractors to achieve project objectives.
  • Monitor project progress, costs, quality, and timelines, taking corrective actions where necessary.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, engineering standards, health & safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
  • Liaise with clients, consultants, government authorities, regulatory bodies, and the Board of Investment (BOI).
  • Review and approve project documentation, technical reports, progress reports, and commercial submissions.
  • Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Manage procurement planning and oversee contract administration.
  • Report project performance and key milestones to senior management.

KEY COMPETENCIES
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Excellent project planning and organizational abilities.
  • Strong commercial and financial management knowledge.
  • Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  • Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
  • High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.

The successful candidates will be offered opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects across Sri Lanka and the Maldives. 

A Starting Salary of 500,000 LKR.

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