Civil Project Manager - Pumped Storage Hydro

Job Description: Civil Project Manager (On-site, Philippines)

Location: On-site, Philippines

Work Schedule: 5.5 days work week (Monday to Saturday, half-day Saturday)

Language Requirement: Chinese language skill essential

Experience: 15–20 years in civil engineering (required); experience in underground works or civil pumped storage projects (ideal)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all aspects of civil works for the project on-site, ensuring quality, safety, and timely delivery.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors, vendors, and site personnel for civil construction activities.
• Oversee progress, resolve technical and site issues, and ensure adherence to project plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Interface with Chinese-speaking partners, suppliers, or teams to ensure smooth communication and project execution.
• Prepare, review, and update project schedules, documentation, and reports.
• Provide strong leadership for HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) practices on site.
• Manage site logistics, resources, and materials for civil engineering works.
• Support value engineering and problem-solving for project challenges, particularly regarding underground construction or pumped storage civil works.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 15–20 years of civil engineering experience, with at least several years spent in a project management or senior site leadership role.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin); English and/or Filipino are an advantage.
• Hands-on experience in civil works for infrastructure, ideally with a background in underground construction or pumped storage projects
• Strong knowledge of relevant Philippine construction standards and regulations.
• Proven ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and complex works on site.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Additional Preferred Experience:

• Previous exposure to large-scale civil engineering projects in the energy, utility, or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience working for multinational project teams or contractors, especially those involving cross-cultural communication in Chinese.