Project Manager, Papua New Guinea

Job Description

The Role

DT Global is currently seeking a Project Manager. The role will have responsibility for planning, implementing, and overseeing projects from start up through to completion. This is a corporate role within DT Global, Sustainable Infrastructure team and will report to the PNG Infrastructure Lead, Sustainable Development. The role requires interaction with a range of internal and external stakeholders, most often managing several project aspects simultaneously. This includes the coordination of team resources, program requirements linked to scope of work and deliverables, financial management and client and internal reporting.

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About You

The position requires the following qualification and experience:

Essential Experience and Knowledge:

• Approx. 5-8 years of proven experience in the project management, international development and/or Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sector;
• A relevant tertiary qualification, preferably from an AEC background or related discipline, with recent experience in project management, design, documentation, construction supervision and contract administration; and
• Member of professional industry body and/or association, if relevant.

Skills:

• Core Sectors: International Development sector experience in project management, design management, civil engineering (i.e., transport - roads and bridges, buildings, maritime), water supply and wastewater systems, telecommunications and energy and environmental impact assessments.
• High-level knowledge, understanding and application of architectural and engineering concepts, design processes and related documentation deliverable requirements.
• Good understanding requirements for design and documentation packages.
• Knowledge of, or ability to gain knowledge and apply, relevant design standards, guidelines and legislation for government and international development projects.
• Demonstrated skills in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
• Strong communication and leadership skills in order to manage team relationships and deliverables.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills to reason through problems and complex issues, anticipate barriers and create practical solutions; and
• Experienced in delivering donor funded projects (in particular for Asian Development Bank or World Bank).
• International work experience is desirable

Personal Attributes

• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form with clients, staff and team members;
• Willingness to take on a variety of tasks that may require personal time management, re-prioritisation and reallocation of task focus;
• Reliable and trustworthy behaviour when dealing with confidential client and staff issues;
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to allow for harmonious working relationships within the team, business and with our clients and stakeholders;
• Confidence in the quality and value of the project team when negotiating fee variations with clients;
• High level of self-awareness and self-management.
• Ability to foster trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders for long term mutual benefits;
• Leadership and mentoring skills to enable the team to achieve common goals
• Interest in developing and improving own capabilities;
• Passionate and committed to achieving high quality deliverables and project outcomes;
• Ability to develop efficient and effective methods and processes;
• Capacity and willingness to travel for short periods;
• Self-motivated, innovative and creative thinker with a drive to succeed; and
• Interest and commitment to improving outcomes to reduce the impact of designs on the environment and community

HOW TO APPLY

To express interest, click the ‘Apply Now’ button below. Interested parties must submit:

1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 25^th June 2023 at 5PM AEST

The position is open to local and international candidates who already have the rights to work and live in PNG. Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply

About the Organization

About DT Global

DT Global is driven by a fundamental commitment to one goal: to work in partnership with communities, governments, and the private sector to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that transform lives beyond expectations. DT Global—launched in 2019—is built on legacy companies AECOM International Development’s Services Sector, Development Transformations, IMC Worldwide, and Cardno International Development. To fulfill its profit-for-purpose mission, DT Global is a key donor to the DT Institute, an independent not-for-profit organization, in support of DTI’s efforts to test new ideas or expand on donor partner priorities with the aim to improve as many lives as possible.

Our global team of almost 2,500 staff and experts work in over 100 countries. We aim to maximize sustainable development impact across a wide range of practice areas, including Conflict Prevention, Stabilization & Transition; Economic Growth; Environment & Infrastructure; Governance; and Human Development. We meet communities where they are on the development spectrum and help them move to where they want to be. Together, we bring over 60 years of experience, relationships, and technical excellence to improve lives around the world on behalf of our partners, clients, and stakeholders.