Infrastructure Project Manager

Job description / Role

Develop, execute and manage project plan and delivery to ensure project completion in accordance with time, cost and quality objectives. Coordinate site to ensure smooth functioning of all departments; Ensure compliance with Quality and HSE requirements; Lead the project organizational unit throughout the project duration and be the focal point between client and QPM team along with Project Director.

- Coordinate closely with client to develop the project execution strategy and KPIs to monitor implementation of the same.
- Coordinate with Project Director to finalize project costs, plans and delivery schedules.
- Coordinate with Project Director, Chief Technical Officer and HR Director to staff the project team in a timely manner.
- Coordinate with various project team managers to finalize quality, cost, and time goals for project.
- Support Project Director on studies and risk plans for project.
- Drive the engagement and management of consultants and contractors.
- Establish KPIs for consultants and contractors and monitor the same.
- Conduct routine project site inspections.
- Conduct regular project meetings with internal and external teams (consultants, contractors etc) for project tracking and progress review.
- Closely monitor project metrics and follow up with relevant parties for corrective, preventive and defect repair actions.
- Review scope, schedule, quality and budget changes with client where necessitated. Ensure that change control system is implemented.
- Monitor the implementation of strategic initiatives in project activities and interface management.
- Expedite project operations by dealing directly with individuals and organizations involved.
- Monitor the project commissioning team to ensure that the project and packages are meticulously commissioned to deliver world class standards of quality to the Client and End Users.
- Ensure timely preparation of various progress reports on site.
- Present reports to management and clients as required.
- Monitor and anaylze reports on scope, quality, cost, and time to ensure that the project is on track.
- Coordinate meetings with project team to plan corrective, preventive and defect repair actions as required.
- Interface between client and consultants (and contractors) for monitoring work completions and payment issues etc.
- Monitor documentation for claims management.
- Interface between other projects and operations.

Requirements

- Degree in Civil Engineering as minimum
- Overall experience in the industry of over 21 years including 12-15 in Project Management / Consultancy company
- GCC experience is preferred
- Previous Urban Infrastructure experience is essential
- Strong multi contractors coordination experience
- Previous experience including District Cooling Plant and Sub-Stations
- Strong commercial and budget responsibilities (in the region of QAR 2 Billion)
- Successfully completed Design and Build projects
- Have proven records of involvement in complete project cycle
- Excellent Communication skills is essential
- Strong planning and organization skills to deliver operational excellence and efficiency

About the Company

Qatar Project Management (QPM) is an independent subsidiary of Barwa Real Estate Development Company that provides expertise in Project Management, Design Management, Construction Management, and Contract Administration together with other associated Project Management functions. Established in 2008, QPM is centralized platform for provision of Project Management services to Barwa and Qatari Diar as well as local and international markets. QPM provides these services through an in-house team of highly-skilled, motivated, and qualified professionals supported by state-of-the-art information technology and highly-effective Project Management systems.