Head PMO / Project Director

About This Job

The Punjab Irrigation Department has advertised for the position of Head PMO / Project Director under its Project Management Office (PMO) for the Remodeling and Rehabilitation of Link Canals and Implementation of Mega Projects. This is a single, senior BPS-20 contract post based in Lahore, intended for an experienced engineering professional to lead the province's flagship canal-remodeling and mega-infrastructure initiative. As the top technical and administrative head of the PMO, the successful candidate will be responsible for steering the project to completion within its approved budget and timeline while coordinating across multiple engineering disciplines and stakeholder departments, supporting the department's broader effort to remodel and rehabilitate Punjab's link-canal network under a multi-year program.

Candidates must hold a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering along with a Master's degree (MS/M.Phil) in Water Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, or Hydraulics Engineering from an HEC-recognized university, and must be registered as a Professional Engineer with the Pakistan Engineering Council. At least seventeen years of post-B.Sc. experience in the design, planning, construction, operation, monitoring, and management of hydraulic engineering projects is required, along with demonstrated exposure to water-sector project delivery and a working knowledge of current engineering codes and practices. The post is open to both men and women, and Punjab domicile is mandatory for eligibility; the advertisement does not state a numeric age limit for this contract position.

The monthly remuneration is set at Rs. 600,000 plus an annual increment as per Planning & Development Board policy, or, for serving government employees, their existing pay scale plus an incentive allowance. Interested and eligible candidates should apply online through the official Punjab Job Portal (jobs.punjab.gov.pk) on or before the closing date of 7 September 2026; applicants without a Punjab domicile certificate can obtain one through the Government of Punjab's Dastak doorstep-delivery service. No application fee is indicated on the listing. Candidates are encouraged to prepare their PEC registration and educational documents in advance and submit their applications well before the deadline.

Job Information

Commission / Board

Punjab Job Portal

Place of posting

Lahore

City

Lahore

Postal Code

54000

Domicile

all punjab

Age (Male)

18–62 years

Age (Female)

18–62 years

Age note

Age limit not stated in the advertisement for this senior BPS-20 contract post; age_min/age_max shown here are conservative estimates (standard working-age range), not ad-stated figures.

Salary / BPS

Rs. 600,000/month (BPS-20, contract)

Contract duration

Contract basis (Project Management Office); duration tied to project timeline

Advt. date

24 August 2026

Fee note

No application fee mentioned in the advertisement.

Last date

7 September 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification:B.Sc. Civil Engineering with a Master's degree (MS/M.Phil) in Water Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, or Hydraulics Engineering from an HEC-recognized university; must be registered as a Professional Engineer with PEC.
• Experience:Minimum 17 years of post-B.Sc. experience in the design, planning, construction, operation, monitoring, and management of hydraulic engineering projects, with prior water-sector project experience.

Posts Breakdown

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published24 August 2026
2. Last Date to Apply7 September 2026

How to Apply

1. Apply online through the Punjab Job Portal (jobs.punjab.gov.pk) using the 'Apply for this Job' button on the listing page before the closing date.

Additional Details

Project

Remodeling and Rehabilitation of Link Canals and Implementation of Mega Projects

District

Lahore

Salary Note

Rs. 600,000/month plus annual increment per P&D policy, or existing pay scale plus incentive allowance for government employees

Employment Status

Contract

Key Responsibility

Serve as project lead ensuring timely completion within budget while providing technical guidance and maintaining financial discipline.

Job Posted On Portal

2026-08-24

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