Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Maritime Engineering, or Project Management. Must have 8-12 years of experience in rail infrastructure construction, specifically delivering port connectivity rail lines or major intermodal terminal yards. Proficiency in Project Management software like Primavera P6 or TILOS, and experience with FIDIC contracts is essential. Knowledge of maritime and heavy-haul engineering, intermodal logistics, and contract administration is also required.
Description
Key ResponsibilitiesPort-Rail Interface Execution: Oversee civil works within highly congested port zones, including container yard rail lines, specialized bulk-loading loops, automated intermodal yards, and dockside tracks.Corridor Civil Engineering: Lead the construction of large-scale civil structures necessary to cross complex maritime terrain, including deep soft-soil ground improvement, rail bridges, overpasses, and coastal drainage networks.Mainline Tie-In & Interlocking: Coordinate the critical engineering, signaling, and physical track connection points where the port line interfaces with the national rail network.EPC Contractor Management: Direct Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractors, tracking earthworks volumes, concrete structures, track laying, and ballasting progress.Regulatory & Port Authority Liaison: Navigate joint approvals across national railway boards, port authorities, customs agencies, and environmental boards for waterfront construction.Commercial & Schedule Control: Deliver infrastructure within strict maritime commercial timelines to prevent port congestion, managing multi-million dollar port CAPEX budgets.As-Built Handover: Lead structural safety certifications, dynamic trial train runs, and technical asset handover to both the port operator and the railway authority.Required Technical SkillsMaritime & Heavy-Haul Engineering: Practical knowledge of heavy axle-load track beds, rail geometries for high-tonnage freight, and civil construction in saline/coastal environments.Intermodal Logistics Flows: Deep understanding of rail yard configurations, shunting logic, in-motion weighbridges, and reach-stacker or rail-mounted gantry crane (RMG) clearance zones.Linear Project Management: Expert scheduling using Primavera P6 or TILOS to manage long-distance linear alignment developments alongside active port operations.Contract Administration: Mastery of FIDIC (Silver/Yellow Book) or equivalent international EPC infrastructure frameworks.Qualifications & ExperienceEducation: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Maritime Engineering, or Project Management.Experience: 8–12 years in rail infrastructure construction, with a direct, proven track record of delivering port connectivity rail lines or major intermodal terminal yards.Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or Chartered/Professional Engineer status (CEng, PE) is highly preferred.Apply NowPlease send your resume and cover letter with the subject line at [HIDDEN TEXT]Project Manager – Port Rail Connectivity (Civil Infrastructure) for Africa – [Your Name]Apply