Project Manager – Port Rail Connectivity (Civil Infrastructure)

About the role

The Project Manager will lead the delivery of civil infrastructure that connects congested port zones with national rail networks across Africa. This role ensures seamless integration of rail lines, bulk‑loading loops, and intermodal yards while meeting strict maritime commercial timelines.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Maritime Engineering, or Project Management.
• 8–12 years of experience in rail infrastructure construction, specifically delivering port connectivity or intermodal terminal projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Chartered/Professional Engineer status preferred.

Required skills

• Maritime & Heavy‑Haul Engineering
• Intermodal Logistics Flows
• Linear Project Management using Primavera P6 or TILOS
• Contract Administration under FIDIC (Silver/Yellow Book) frameworks