Senior Project Manager - Water Tunnel Infrastructure 1 at Hatch

The Senior Project Manager - Water Tunnel Infrastructure will serve as the Team Leader responsible for the overall delivery, coordination, and contract administration of the Polihali Transfer Tunnel project. The role ensures successful execution of design and construction supervision activities in line with project objectives, timelines, and quality standards. This position will be based in Lesotho (full-time) and will be a 12-month Fixed Term Contract with possibility of extention.


Key Responsibilities


Provide overall leadership and management of the project team
Act as the primary liaison between the Client and project stakeholders
Oversee contract administration in accordance with FIDIC conditions
Supervise design and construction activities for underground works
Monitor project progress, budgets, risks, and compliance
Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering and construction functions
Report on project performance and key milestones


Requirements

Qualifications:


Degree in Civil Engineering
Registered Professional Engineer (Pr Eng or equivalent)


Experience:


Minimum 20 years' post-graduate experience in civil engineering
Proven experience in major underground works (design and construction)
Minimum 10 years' experience in water resource development projects
Including intakes, tunnels, and associated infrastructure
At least 5 years' experience working with FIDIC contracts
Experience working in Africa or similar developing environments


Technical scope:


Intake works and gate shaft at Polihali Reservoir
Approx. 38 km long, 5 m diameter water transfer tunnel
Ventilation and dewatering shafts
Outlet works and connection to Katse Reservoir
Access adits and supporting infrastructure
Construction facilities including roads, quarries, and accommodation


Construction Methods:


Drill & Blast
Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM)