What if your work could change millions of lives?

At Mitrelli, that’s exactly what we do: building schools, hospitals, water systems, energy networks, and more across Africa. Every day, our teams deliver projects that transform lives, bringing access to essential services such as energy, water, healthcare, education, housing and beyond. Together, We build potential.

We create sustainable, meaningful impact by partnering with governments, financial institutions, and public entities to design affordable, innovative solutions that bring enduring improvements to millions of citizens in the countries where we operate. From hospitals and schools to energy, water, agriculture, housing, and more, our projects touch every aspect of life, always with the highest standards and a long-term commitment to future generations.

About the role:

The Project Management Office (PMO) will be responsible for leading and coordinating all phases of the project life cycle from conceptualization and design through contractor selection, contract negotiation, and contract signing, ensuring the application of best practices in project management and alignment with the company’s strategic objectives. Acting as the Owner’s Representative, the PMO will ensure coordination among all stakeholders and the successful delivery of projects within the defined timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

A fundamental aspect of this role is the contractual management of EPC contracts, representing the majority of the company’s project portfolio. The PMO must be highly skilled in critically analyzing, structuring, and managing EPC contracts to ensure compliance, anticipate risks, and safeguard the company’s technical and commercial interests throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the contractual management of EPC contracts, ensuring robust analysis, negotiation, administration, and compliance with all technical and commercial obligations. Safeguard the company’s interests by identifying risks early and implementing effective mitigation measures.
• Oversee the full development of construction projects, from the design phase through contractor selection, contract structuring, and finalization.
• Manage overall project coordination across architecture, engineering, and technical disciplines (Design Coordination) to ensure alignment and integration.
• Drive procurement processes, from the preparation and launch of tenders to bid analysis, negotiation support, and issuing of technical and commercial recommendations.
• Administer contracts and monitor the performance of contractors and supervision teams to achieve the highest standards of execution.
• Ensure the consistent application of the company’s project management policies, propose improvements, and supervise field implementation.
• Monitor project progress with respect to timelines, budgets, quality, and safety, escalating deviations and applying corrective actions as required.
• Produce accurate and timely progress reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Act as the main point of contact between the company and external stakeholders, including consultants, contractors, and public or private entities.