Project Manager Urban Water Management on Freelance Basis (m/f/d)

Project Manager Urban Water Management on Freelance Basis (m/f/d)

Your tasks

• Leading multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
• Management of urban water projects
• Responsibility for studies, design and tender documents for different investment measures in the field of urban water management
• Liaison and communication with the Client and the Donor Agencies
• Management of technical deliverables and reporting
• Determine and define project scope and objectives
• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
• Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
• Track project costs to meet budget
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
• Manage contracts with subcontractors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement

Your profile

• University degree (M.Sc.) in civil engineer, mechanical engineer, process or environmental engineer or other suitable qualification
• Preferably 15 years of professional experience in international consulting / engineering in the field of urban water management
• Several years of experience in project management, project control (backstopping) and in dealing with international donor organizations and development banks
• Confirmed successful acquisition of consulting projects
• Very good leadership, team development and communication skills
• Visionary thinking skills and the ability to support and shape a developing department and team
• Willingness to travel extensively
• Fluently in English language (working proficiency), preferably in an additional business language (French, Spanish, etc.)
• Proficient with Project Management software preferred
• Strong interpersonal and technical writing skills.
• Preferably additional qualifications in project management (PMI or similar)

What do we offer?

At GFA GROUP, we embrace the strength that comes from diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where your unique skills and perspectives are celebrated. We look forward to hiring new colleagues who identify with this appreciation of diversity. We welcome applicants irrespective of their gender, nationality, ethnicity, social origin, religion and beliefs, disability and chronic disease, age and sexual identity. Your skills and motivation are our only decision factor! We would like to encourage you to apply and bring your talents, skills and personal life experiences to enrich and advance our joint endeavours.

Job Facts

Workplace: Global Duration of assignment: short and long-term assignments Application by: November 30, 2026 Contact person: Christina Müller