Project Manager – Port Rail Connectivity (Civil Infrastructure)

About the role

The Project Manager will lead the delivery of civil infrastructure that connects ports to national rail networks across Africa. This role combines heavy‑haul engineering, intermodal logistics, and complex stakeholder coordination to ensure seamless port‑rail integration.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee civil works in congested port zones, including container yard rail lines, bulk‑loading loops, automated intermodal yards, and dockside tracks.
• Lead construction of large‑scale structures such as rail bridges, overpasses, deep soft‑soil ground improvement, and coastal drainage networks.
• Coordinate mainline tie‑in and interlocking points between port lines and national rail networks.
• Manage EPC contractors, tracking earthworks, concrete structures, track laying, and ballasting progress.
• Liaise with national railway boards, port authorities, customs, and environmental agencies for approvals.
• Control commercial schedules and multi‑million‑dollar CAPEX budgets to avoid port congestion.
• Lead as‑built handover, safety certifications, trial runs, and technical asset transfer to port operators and railway authorities.

Required profile

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Maritime Engineering, or Project Management.
• Experience: 8–12 years in rail infrastructure construction with proven delivery of port connectivity rail lines or major intermodal terminal yards.
• Certifications: PMP or Chartered/Professional Engineer (CEng, PE) highly preferred.

Required skills

• Maritime & Heavy‑Haul Engineering
• Intermodal logistics flow design
• Linear project scheduling with Primavera P6 or TILOS
• Contract administration under FIDIC (Silver/Yellow Book)