Project Manager – Port Rail Connectivity (Civil Infrastructure)

About the role

The role leads the delivery of complex civil infrastructure that links major ports with national rail networks across Africa. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with authorities, and ensure projects meet strict maritime commercial timelines.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee civil works in congested port zones, including container yard rail lines, bulk‑loading loops, intermodal yards and dockside tracks.
• Lead construction of large‑scale structures such as rail bridges, overpasses, deep‑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 works, track laying and ballasting.
• Navigate approvals with railway boards, port authorities, customs and environmental agencies.
• Control multi‑million‑dollar CAPEX budgets to avoid port congestion.
• Deliver as‑built handover, safety certifications, 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.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CEng or PE are highly preferred.

Required skills

• Maritime & Heavy‑Haul Engineering knowledge.
• Intermodal logistics flow expertise.
• Linear project scheduling using Primavera P6 or TILOS.
• Contract administration under FIDIC (Silver/Yellow Book) or equivalent EPC frameworks.