Project Manager Construction

As Project Manager Civil Engineering, you have a challenging role in which you are responsible for managing various projects. You will be working in the Program and Project Management Office (PPMO). Here you will oversee several large projects such as the new construction of 36 social housing units, extensions of existing schools as well as the construction of a completely new Out of School building on Sint Eustatius. The total value of all projects at PPMO is 130+ million! With your work you will make a direct and meaningful impact on our beautiful island. Duties/Responsibilities The Project Manager's duties and responsibilities include: - Being diligent and proactive, with strong planning and coordination skills, while understanding that complex projects in a dynamic environment require a hands-on and pragmatic approach. - Managing various construction and engineering projects, from providing input in the setup and design phase to running tenders and overseeing implementation. - Drawing up project plans and project objectives. During implementation, providing periodic reports and, towards the end of a project, testing delivered results against the project plan. - Running or supporting the tendering of construction projects, evaluating bids, preparing decisions for the Executive Council and helping the process run fairly and efficiently. Where necessary, initiating and negotiating offers and contracts and applying knowledge of UAV, FIDIC and/or similar frameworks. - Working closely with the Programme Manager, preparing decisions for the Executive Council and helping to navigate and clarify unexpected developments. - Working closely with Project Leaders and Supervisors responsible for daily and weekly progress, while keeping track of budgets and contractual commitments. - Managing relationships and proactively communicating with stakeholders, including colleagues at the directorates, emergency services, project neighbours and the wider community. - Coordinating multiple interconnected projects, ensuring effective staffing, team management and alignment across all construction activities. - Driving continuous improvement by transferring project knowledge, proposing process enhancements and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.