Project Manager - Waterways - Hydropower Project

Lao People's Democratic Republic Permanent Hydropower

Reference: PM/LAOS.DEJI_1785406839

Project Manager - Waterways - Hydropower Project

Location: Laos

JOB OVERVIEW

The Project Manager - Waterways is responsible for overseeing the construction and delivery of major water conveyance structures within a hydropower dam project, including headrace tunnels, penstocks, tailrace channels, and spillways. This role ensures the successful implementation of all civil, structural, and hydraulic elements of the waterway systems, in line with engineering standards, schedule, and safety regulations.

This role requires significant technical and project leadership experience in hydropower water conveyance systems and working in complex geotechnical and topographical environments within Laos.

THE ROLE

  • Lead planning, execution, and monitoring of all waterway structures, including headrace tunnels, penstocks, surge shafts, and tailrace outlets.
  • Coordinate with design teams, tunneling/underground engineers, civil works contractors, and electro-mechanical teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
  • Manage contractors and ensure performance in terms of safety, quality, progress, and cost.
  • Oversee interface management across different project disciplines to avoid conflicts in construction sequences.
  • Ensure strict compliance with engineering specifications, hydraulic design parameters, and geotechnical risk mitigation plans.
  • Review and approve work methods, risk assessments, construction drawings, and schedule updates.
  • Monitor progress through site inspections, reporting tools, and construction dashboards.
  • Lead resolution of technical and site issues affecting waterway works.
  • Support testing and commissioning planning of completed structures.
  • Maintain consistent communication with senior management, designers, and site teams to ensure alignment.

THE INDIVIDUAL

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • Minimum 20 years of experience in large-scale infrastructure projects, with 10 years in hydropower waterway systems.
  • Familiarity with tunneling (NATM/TBM), high-pressure conduit design, and geotechnical constraints.
  • Strong project planning, contractor management, and coordination skills.
  • Proficient in MS Project, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Primavera P6, and report generation tools.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work under pressure in site-based conditions.
  • Proven experience in water conveyance systems for hydropower projects.
  • Willingness to be deployed 100% onsite.

How To Apply

  • If you are ready to take on a career-defining leadership role in one of Southeast Asia's premier hydropower developments, we want to hear from you. Apply today by submitting your updated CV and project portfolio directly to our recruitment team, or contact us to discuss this exclusive opportunity in detail.

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$12,000.00 - $15,000.00
Per month
USD12000 - USD15000 per month

Lao People's Democratic Republic Permanent Hydropower

Added 30/07/2026
Reference: PM/LAOS.DEJI_1785406839

Project Manager - Waterways - Hydropower Project

Lao People's Democratic Republic Permanent Hydropower

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