Project Manager, Team Lead

Eptisa is an international engineering and consulting company with a team of over 1,000 highly qualified professionals and a network of more than 55 offices across Spain, other European countries, Africa, the Americas, the Caucasus, and Asia. With experience delivering projects in over 40 countries, we have successfully partnered with leading international financial institutions, including the World Bank, the European Union, the Asian Development Bank, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, among others.

Eptisa has been operating in Ukraine since 2010, providing engineering and development cooperation services. Our continuous presence in the country — even under challenging conditions — has earned us a strong reputation as a reliable and responsible engineering partner.

Due to the planned expansion of our activities in Ukraine, we are seeking a Project Manager (Wastewater).

Key Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of project cycle management for projects financed by IFIs.
• Solid understanding of internationally accepted procurement rules and procedures.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English are essential.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, including team management.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in projects of a similar nature and scope.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in managing public infrastructure projects financed by IFIs as a team leader.
• Experience with projects in the wastewater sector is advantageous.
• Bachelor’s/master's degree in civil engineering and or relevant backgrounds

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Oversee all project phases, both on-site and administratively, from initiation to handover, ensuring work is performed according to the project schedule and technical specifications.
• Planning & Budgeting: Develop project timelines aligned with the pre-set project plans, determine resource requirements including materials, labor, and equipment, and monitor the overall project cost to ensure alignment with the approved budget.
• Team Coordination: Coordinate with experts, engineers, and supervisors to ensure integration of efforts and efficient workflow.
• Contract Management: Oversee contract signings with subcontractors and suppliers and approve payment terms according to agreed conditions.
• Change Management: Review and assess change orders and unforeseen project requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor the execution of work to ensure it meets the required quality standards.
• Risk Management & Problem-Solving: Analyze potential project risks and develop contingency plans to address technical, financial, and logistical challenges.
• Standards Compliance: Ensure all work is executed in accordance with technical standards and health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements.
• Reporting: Prepare regular reports for management covering project status, costs, challenges, and achievements.