Ingeniero Interdisciplinario – Dirección de Proyectos de Agua

About the role

The Panama Canal Authority seeks an Interdisciplinary Engineer to lead a multidisciplinary project administration team. The role focuses on planning, executing, monitoring, and closing high‑value construction and operational projects related to the water treatment plant, potable water supply system, and wastewater treatment initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from feasibility studies and budgeting to design, procurement, construction, and close‑out.
• Prepare technical specifications, evaluate designs for contractual compliance, cost‑effectiveness, and feasibility.
• Oversee a portfolio of strategic projects, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety targets are met.
• Act as the technical representative for procurement contracts, supervising engineers and specialized staff.
• Apply recognized project‑management practices to solve complex engineering problems and ensure reliable, sustainable water‑infrastructure operations.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading interdisciplinary engineering teams in water‑related projects.
• Strong background in construction and operational project management.
• Ability to make professional engineering judgments on complex, atypical issues.
• Excellent communication skills for interfacing with contractors and internal stakeholders.

Required skills

• Project Management
• Water Treatment Engineering
• Construction Management
• Feasibility Study
• Budgeting