Project Manager

About the Role
DWP is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our growing Ho Chi Minh City studio.
This is a role combining project management, project coordination, contract administration, and commercial management. The successful candidate will take ownership of the day-to-day coordination and commercial administration of projects, working closely with clients, design teams, consultants, subconsultants, finance, and senior management.
The role is intended to develop into a Commercial Manager / Director position, with increasing responsibility for project contracts, commercial performance, variations, claims, payment matters, and contractual risk.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage project delivery, coordination, programs, deadlines, and stakeholder communication.
- Coordinate internal design teams, consultants, and subconsultants.
- Administer project consultancy agreements and monitor contractual obligations.
- Manage project fees, scope, variations, additional services, and commercial risks.
- Identify and control scope creep and ensure additional services are properly recovered.
- Prepare and manage variations, claims, and commercial submissions.
- Monitor invoicing, outstanding payments, and client receivables, working closely with Finance.
- Manage subconsultant appointments, contracts, performance, and payments.
- Maintain project contract, commercial, risk, and payment records.
- Identify contractual and commercial issues early and drive resolution before they become disputes.
- Handle routine contractual and commercial matters internally, escalating complex legal issues to Legal or external counsel when required.
- Support the development of standardized project, contract, and commercial management processes.