PROJECT MANAGER – EMPLOYEE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICES, INCIRLIK AIR BASE
POSITION SUMMARY
ZHG is seeking a Project Manager to lead delivery of employee shuttle bus services at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye. The Project Manager is ZHG's senior representative on the ground and is accountable for day-to-day operation of the service, the relationship with the client's operations team, and compliance with contract, installation and Turkish regulatory requirements.
Location / Adana, Türkiye (on site at Incirlik Air Base and the ZHG field office)
Reports to / Deputy General Director, ZHG Inc.
Direct reports / On-site transportation coordinator; subcontracted drivers and dispatch
Contract / Full-time, subject to award and Notice to Proceed
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead day-to-day delivery of the shuttle service across all scheduled shifts, including domicile routes and on-base loop routes.
• Manage the base access and badging process with the Turkish Air Force, including initial applications, replacements and annual renewals, and maintain the driver clearance tracker.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the client's operations team and attend all scheduled coordination meetings.
• Direct the on-site transportation coordinator, dispatch operations and the ZHG field office.
• Manage subcontracted transport partners on fleet availability, vehicle condition, driver compliance and performance against the subcontract.
• Construct and validate routes and timings against the published shift schedule and passenger numbers, and revalidate when the schedule changes.
• Own on-time performance against contract standards; produce weekly passenger reports, daily reconciliation against the Daily Service Verification Log, and the monthly performance summary.
• Enforce the safety, quality and HSE program, including daily pre-trip inspections, statutory vehicle inspection, driver licensing and the substance abuse program.
• Investigate every incident or accident, determine root cause, implement corrective action and report to the client within 24 hours.
• Manage surge requirements, contingency response and reserve driver and vehicle deployment.
• Maintain accurate records for invoicing, audit and client verification.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Based in Adana, Türkiye, or able to relocate to Adana before the start date.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Turkish. English is the working language with the client and all reporting is produced in English.
• Minimum five (5) years in transportation, logistics or operations management, including responsibility for a team.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Project Manager – Employee Shuttle Bus Services - Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye
• Demonstrated experience managing subcontractors or service providers against performance standards.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain Turkish Air Force base access at Incirlik, including a clean criminal record certificate.
• Valid Turkish driving licence.
• Competent in standard office software and able to produce clear written reports in English.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Turkish Armed Forces background, officer or senior non-commissioned officer.
• Prior experience working on a military installation, or with a U.S. Government contractor or prime contractor.
• Working knowledge of Turkish passenger transport regulation, including SRC and psychotechnical certification and "S" plate licensing.
• Experience managing a passenger transport fleet and scheduled personnel shuttle operations.
• Bachelor's degree in logistics, business administration, engineering or a related field.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Sound judgement under pressure and the ability to make decisions without escalation where authority allows.
• Disciplined approach to records, reporting and deadlines.
• Credible and professional in front of a client and an installation authority.
• Available outside normal hours where the shift schedule or an incident requires it.
APPLICATION
Applications, including a curriculum vitae in English, should be submitted to ik@gulfaltd.com ZHG is an equal opportunity employer. This position is subject to contract award and the successful candidate obtaining base access.
13.11.2026
