Project Manager – Road Construction Project

Afghan German Bakhtar Company (AGB), a proud subsidiary of the Sarwari Global Group, was founded in December 2001 with a clear vision to drive excellence in infrastructure and industrial development. The company specializes in delivering high-quality services in construction, surveying, and engineering design across the sectors of infrastructure, trade and finance, energy, and mining. Supported by a team of highly skilled professionals and equipped with advanced technologies, AGB has consistently achieved exceptional outcomes, combining technical precision with innovative solutions. As a leading player in pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, engineering services, construction, mining, and railway development, AGB is dedicated to offering sustainable and forward-thinking approaches to complex infrastructure challenges. Headquartered in Kabul, Afghanistan, the company places a strong emphasis on quality, efficiency, and value creation at every stage of its projects. Partnering with AGB ensures access to world-class expertise and professional services tailored to deliver optimal results and long-term impact.

Afghan German Bakhtar Railway Road Building Constriction company is seeking a qualified and experienced Project Manager (Road Construction Project)

The project involves the construction/rehabilitation of a road in Kandahar Province. Project Manager will be responsible for overall planning, execution, supervision,  completion and reporting of the project in accordance with contract requirements, technical specifications, quality standards, and approved timelines.

 Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain positive community relations throughout all phases of road construction activities.
• Identify, record, and address grievances related to land acquisition, access restrictions, dust, noise, vibrations, and other construction-related disturbances.
• Conduct regular stakeholder consultations with affected communities along the project corridor.
• Facilitate communication between the project team and local communities to ensure transparency and trust.
• Support the implementation and coordination of resettlement and compensation activities, if applicable.
• Prepare periodic social safeguard, monitoring, and impact assessment reports.
• Ensure community awareness programs regarding construction schedules, risks, and mitigation measures.
• Assist in conflict resolution between contractors and local communities.
• Monitor social risks and propose mitigation measures to minimize negative impacts.
• Work closely with local authorities, elders, and community representatives to ensure smooth project implementation.

 Deliverables

• Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) records and reports
• Monthly social monitoring reports
• Stakeholder consultation reports
• Community awareness and engagement reports
• Social impact and mitigation reports

 Conditions of Employment

• Full-time assignment based at the project site and surrounding communities.
• Must maintain regular field presence along the project corridor.
• Strict compliance with project social safeguard policies and local regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive community and project information.
• Required to work closely with engineering and construction teams to minimize social impacts.
• Subject to periodic performance evaluation by the Project Manager.
• Employment may be terminated in case of non-performance or misconduct.

 Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Conflict resolution and negotiation abilities
• Cultural sensitivity and community engagement experience
• Report writing and documentation skills
• Ability to work in field conditions under pressure

• Education: M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Road Engineering
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in road/highway construction projects.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, construction standards, and engineering practices.
• Experience in Afghanistan or similar challenging environments is an advantage.
• Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Primavera, AutoCAD is an advantage).
• The candidate should be speak And write Pashto, Dari fluent  and English 

Submission Guideline:

Interested candidates should submit:

• Updated CV

• Copies of educational certificates

 soft to this email address (hr.agb.af@gmail.com)