Project Manager Ports - DE

You have experience in port and water-related engineering and would like to work in project management, or may even have done so in the past, you would like to work in an international team driven by providing best quality results to support the planning, design, and realization of complex engineering projects for a more sustainable ports and the maritime industry?

DHI is a global and independent company dedicated to working on challenges within the fields of water and environment and sustainability. Within these fields, we provide a wide range of advisory, digital advisory, research and water governance services as well as providing leading edge MIKE technologies and products to the market. At DHI, we are constantly looking for passionate and talented people who are eager to join our team. 

By joining DHI, you will not only become part of a dynamic and collaborative global team of experts; you will be empowered to innovate, engage and grow in your area of expertise. DHI is committed to disseminate our knowledge effectively and across our worldwide network of offices in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) and strive for contributing particularly to the SDG’s 6, 7, 9, 13 and 14.

If you want to be a part of our dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists, join us as Project Manager Ports in our office in Bremen (another DHI location in Germany is also possible).

Your key responsibilities 

• Project management and hands-on for realizing deliverables combining consulting work, software delivery and bespoke IT solution.
• Commercial awareness and a commitment to customer satisfaction, while ensuring submission of deliverables on time and budget.
• Managing resources, schedules, sub-contractors, budgets, risks, and mitigations.
• Implementation of procedures and standards ensuring a smooth completion and delivery process.
• Development of strategies and preparation and submitting proposals for new projects.
• Client liaison and consultations with regulatory agencies and other project stakeholders.
• Development of innovative and multidisciplinary technical and organizational methods/services.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team, share knowledge and provide mentoring with colleagues.
• Contribute to the development of innovative and multidisciplinary methods and services.
• Assistance in securing new projects through business development and sales activities such as presentations and proposals.

Who are we looking for? 

The ideal candidate has: 

• A degree in Civil/Port or Environment Engineering or related field within the engineering area
• German Language Level C2 or better is mandatory,
• fluency in spoken and written English 
• Min. 3-5 years of experience working as a Project Manager in hydraulic/environmental engineering.
• Has a proven track record of working in a high-performance team and dynamic environment with multiple projects and diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills, being able to take the lead on project reports and other deliverables.
• Ability and interest in understanding client needs and developing solutions to match these.

Personal skills 

• Motivated and engaged - able to work independently, but also a strong team player.
• Innovative, proactive, curious, and dedicated in obtaining results that make a difference and pushes the industry standards of technical solutions.
• Experienced in coaching project team members to strengthen their abilities and skill sets.

We offer 

• A full time/permanent career position with an internationally recognized company with a premium brand.
• An outstanding opportunity to be able to make lasting positive impact to estuaries, channels, ports and maritime industry undergoing rapid digitalization
• A job where the keywords are innovative solutions, timely delivery of the best quality to our clients
• A unique chance to work with a team of highly professional and motivated colleagues from all around the world
• Professional and personal development. We empower our people. We ensure that they have the freedom to innovate and grow. We recruit professionals who can unite our technical excellence with our business excellence – and maintain our professional integrity at all times
• Dynamic and flexible working opportunities and international working opportunities with trust-based working hours and home-office arrangement
• Some travel activities must be anticipated, including travels to DHI's subsidiaries.
• Salary and employment terms according to qualifications and experience.

Office location

• Preferred location is our office in Bremen, Germany. However, you can work from a different DHI location in Germany as well. We have offices in Berlin, München and Hamburg.

How to apply? 

• To apply for this position, please submit your application including CV via the relevant job posting on DHI’s website (https://www.dhigroup.com/careers). 
• For further information, please contact Stefan Leschka at sle@dhigroup.com, Tel.: +49 30 679998-729
• Deadline for application is 30th of September 2024 
• Expected start date: as soon as possible