Project Manager For Wastewater Infrastructure In South-Eastern Europe (f/m/d)

Your profile

• Education: Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a comparable discipline.
• Professional Experience: At least 15 years of professional experience in international development cooperation, consulting and/or infrastructure projects.
• Technical Expertise: Proven expertise in the water and sanitation sector, with a focus on municipal wastewater infrastructure projects (i.e treatment plants, wastewater collection networks) incl. site supervision with experience in OHS, contracts & claims management, QAQC.
• International Experience: Experience working with national or local partner organizations and on international projects, preferably in Europe and/or Turkey.
• Donor Knowledge: Good knowledge of donor procedures, ideally for EU-funded and other IFI-financed projects.
• Languages: Excellent written and spoken English; additional language skills (e.g. French, Spanish or Turkish) are an asset.
• Digital Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and confident in working with databases.
• AI Literacy: Digital affinity and confidence in using modern AI-powered tools to enhance productivity and collaboration.

Personal / Social Skills: Flexibility and curiosity are key qualities for success at GKW Consult. Working in an international and dynamic environment, you thrive on delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams. The following competencies are essential for this role:

• Strong analytical thinking, quick comprehension and solution-oriented working style.
• Excellent communication, consulting, mediation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational skills, efficient time management and a structured approach to work.
• Independent, result-oriented mindset with a high awareness of quality and deadlines.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Confident, client-oriented appearance and strong negotiation skills.
• Intercultural competence, political awareness and the ability to work effectively in international teams.
• Leadership potential, including responsibility, decision-making, motivation and delegation skills.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for developing new topics and areas of expertise.

What do we offer?

• A permanent position under a German employment contract.
• Structured onboarding and support from GKW Consult’s headquarters.
• Project-related travel expenses,accommodation and a project vehicle in Montenegroprovided by the company.
• Training and development opportunities to strengthen your technical and project management skills.
• Hands-on experience in international water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• A strong career boost through exposure to IFI-funded projects, international stakeholders and complex project environments.
• Collaboration with experienced experts and multidisciplinary teams across GKW Consult and the GFA GROUP.
• The opportunity to take responsibility early and grow into a key role in international project delivery.

Application

Please send your application to: ww-42869@mails.gfa-group.de.

Please include your salary expectations, earliest start date, a brief motivation letter and your CV.

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