Civil Engineering & Construction
24 Jun
Project Manager – Roads, Highways & Motorways
7,000–9,000 USD NET/month, accommodation in secured compound, transport, meals, laundry, visa, flights, health & life insurance fully covered, plus 2 weeks paid leave every 3 months and long-term project stability in Ghana.
Location: Ghana (Africa) – Site-BasedIndustry: Heavy Civil Infrastructure & Road ConstructionEmployment Type: Full-Time, Long-Term International Assignment
About the Opportunity
An international construction company is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Roads, Highways & Motorways to lead the execution of major transportation infrastructure projects in Ghana.
The role is suited for professionals with strong experience managing the construction of highways, motorways, road rehabilitation projects, interchanges, bridges, drainage systems, earthworks, and large-scale civil infrastructure works.
This is a site-based leadership position requiring full responsibility for project delivery, team management, contractor coordination, quality control, budget management, and schedule performance.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the full lifecycle of roads and highway construction projects
Lead site teams, engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and consultants
Monitor project schedules, budgets, resources, and productivity
Ensure compliance with technical specifications, design requirements, and contractual obligations
Oversee earthworks, pavement construction, drainage systems, structures, and utility relocations
Coordinate with clients, authorities, consultants, and stakeholders
Identify project risks and implement mitigation measures
Monitor project progress and prepare regular reports for senior management
Manage subcontractor performance and contract compliance
Ensure strict implementation of HSE and quality standards
Support claims management, variation orders, and commercial aspects of the project
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for professionals who have direct experience managing projects such as:
Highways and motorways
National and regional road networks
Road rehabilitation and widening projects
Bridges and interchanges
Airport access roads
Industrial infrastructure roads
Large earthworks and civil infrastructure projects
The successful candidate should have:
Minimum 10 years of experience in civil infrastructure construction
Minimum 5 years in a Project Manager or Senior Site Manager position
Proven experience managing roads, highways, or motorway projects
Strong knowledge of road construction methodologies and project controls
Experience managing large site teams and subcontractors
Strong understanding of HSE requirements and quality management systems
Experience with FIDIC contracts is considered an advantage
Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment
Good English communication skills
Willingness to relocate and work on-site in Ghana
Package & Benefits
Salary: 7,000 – 9,000 USD NET per month (depending on experience and project background)
Accommodation: Provided by the company in a secured residential compound
Transport: Company transport provided for work-related travel
Flights: Initial relocation flight and rotation flights fully covered
Rotation: 2 weeks paid leave after every 3 months worked on site
Visa & Work Permit: Fully sponsored and managed by the company
Health Insurance: Fully covered
Life Insurance: Fully covered
Meals: Provided by the company
Laundry Services: Provided by the company
Project Stability: Long-term infrastructure projects with potential for contract extension
International Experience: Opportunity to lead major roads, highways, and civil infrastructure projects in West Africa
Career Growth: Exposure to large-scale international EPC and infrastructure projects
Location & Living Conditions
Site-based role in Accra, Ghana
Modern accommodation within a guarded compound
Multinational working environment with a large expatriate community
Full relocation support provided by the employer
Additional Advantages
Tax-free / NET salary package
No accommodation expenses
No transportation expenses
No visa expenses
No flight expenses
International project exposure with a well-established contractor
Opportunity to manage high-value infrastructure projects including highways, motorways, bridges, drainage systems, and major road networks