Project Development Specialist

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

The Project Development Specialist participates in the preparation of project concepts, investment business cases, feasibility studies, plans and drawings, technical reports, presentations, and proposals being undertaken by the company.

Missions/Main Duties

• Preparation of transport-related feasibility studies for public and private sector clients
• Participate in transport planning exercises
• Prepare and assist in the preparation of technical reports and proposals
• Research and provide advice on best engineering solutions to meet project needs, budgets, and timeframes
• Participate in data collection, site inspection, and survey work
• Interact with clients (public and private sector)
• Participate in value engineering/value analysis of proposed projects
• Interact with experts from different fields of expertise and validate expert’s output for compliance with project requirements
• Review plans, alignments, maps, specifications, cost estimates, and other work for accuracy, presentation, and conformance with established engineering practices
• Assist in the preparation of written reports covering data/information gathered from research and field inspection
• Interact with clients (public and private sector) and external consultants
• Monitor and ensure team members’ participation in the preparation of conceptual design and design review of civil works and structures, including but not limited to viaducts, bridges, roads/highways, sidewalks, drainage, buildings, etc.
• Monitor and ensure team members’ participation in the preparation of plans/drawings for projects, tabulate field data, design improvement plans, and specifications
• Ensure accurate/compliant designs through application of relevant standards and building codes
• Assist in the preparation of plans and write-up for right-of-way acquisition
  
  

Profile/Skills

Qualifications / Skills And Knowledge Requirements

• Proven working experience as a project development specialist;
• Proven track record on wins and interpersonal relationships with government agencies (DOTR, DPWH) and other consulting firms;
• Experience in customer support is a plus;
• Proficiency in English;
• Communication and negotiation skills;
• Ability to build rapport; and
• Time management and planning skills.
  
  

Educational Requirements

• BSc in Engineering, Architecture, Economics, or any related field; and
• Masters Degree is an advantage.
  
  

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.