Client Representative/Project Manager

Artan Holding

Qatar

Ref: NP543-124

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Duties and responsibilities:

Projects Specification
• Prepare initial statements of project objectives, taking into account Artan’s core operations and identify constraints applicable to each project.
• Establish the requirements for any professional skills, procedures and program management for projects, as well as legal, insurance and financial services required.
• Participate on project committees.
• Participate in decision-making about the appointment of third party suppliers.
• Assist in the appointment of any project team members for an Artan-controlled project.
• Issue information, decisions, approvals and instructions to designers, consultants, suppliers and agents.
• Implement any feasibility studies and/or cost options required to assist in the implementation of a project.
• Develop and maintain a project strategy.
• Give advice on methods of procuring construction.
• Manage development of the project brief and oversee its implementation.

Project reporting and control
• Develop and maintain a management structure and communications environment within which all consultants, contractors and other persons can perform effectively.
• Identify any relevant project procedures, including existing processes, administrative actions such as the frequency of reporting, control procedures for program costs and contingencies, risk management, and performance and design quality reviews.
• Prepare and maintain cost information in co-ordination with third-party estimates.
• Monitor performance and activity. Lead, coordinate and prepare a Project Execution Plan and a Project Program. Develop and manage change control procedures.
• Report on project progress to Artan and authorize or apply to authorize, any corrective action required on the progress of a project.
• Facilitate communications between the project teams. Ensure communication from Artan Holding Group committees or senior management takes place in a manner that promotes Artan’s interests and views.
• Maintain international good practice on projects in terms of financial probity, health and safety standards, ethical transparency, construction and industry standards, government regulations, and the legal responsibilities of all parties.
• Review the progress of design work.
• Coordinate and review the work of consultants and site inspectors.

Requirements

• Degree and/or Diploma qualified: B. Arch. or B Eng. or quantity surveyor or other chartered professional.
• PMI certificate is an advantage.
• Experience of international construction practices is highly valued for this position.
• Knowledge of the construction industry in the GCC is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Qatari licensing, regulations and permit applications processes

Skills:
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• The capacity to priorities tasks and work under pressure;
• The ability to liaise well with others and delegate tasks;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, especially as regards reporting;
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing workloads;
• Problem-solving skills and project management ability;
• The ability to represent complex issues clearly to management;
• Negotiating skills;
• A strong understanding of personalities and behavioral styles, negotiation skills, conflict management and resolution skills;
• Excellent attention to detail and well-organized record keeping.
• Proficiency in English required; the ability to speak Arabic is an advantage.

Knowledge:
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project or Primavera.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• A working knowledge of BIM and design software such as AUTOCAD.
• Proven proficiency in project management techniques such as Prince2 and/or PMI.

About the Company

Artan Holding is a Qatari-owned company with a diverse portfolio of businesses including:

• Doha British School Established in 1997, Doha British School delivers the National Curriculum of England from Pre-School to IGCSE and in the Sixth Form International Baccalaureate Diploma.

• City University College is a higher education institution in Qatar that offers recognised UK degrees licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. City University College is provider of the BTEC and Ulster University Qatar degrees, SI-UK services and IELTS courses. City University College offers alternative routes to university and work, both for high-school students as well as employed people.

• Qatar Skills Academy established in 2010, a training academy providing accredited vocational education and training.

• ACES is a private Education group which owns, manages and operates educational institutions in Qatar with the objective of fostering academic innovation and excellence.

• Mirage International Property Consultants established in 2004, a real estate company specializing in the sale, leasing and facilities management of commercial and residential properties in Qatar and around the world.

• Primepower Middle East specialize in the supply of temporary power solutions to support the increasing demand on the country's infrastructure. from 6kva up to Multi Megawatt modular power systems, there is a solution for every customers requirement.

• House of Architecture and Interiors established in 2012, an architecture and design company offering diversified interiors solutions through integrated services and products.

• Gulf CMS offers a wide-ranging repair service to Qatar customers, including reconditioning. Our well-qualified technicians handle every damage for our customers at our fully equipped maintenance center.

• Ulster University (UU) Qatar operates its branch campus in Qatar in partnership with City University College. Ulster University, Qatar is working to develop a skills-based economy as part of Qatar’s National Vision 2030. Their business expertise, quality teaching and innovation will deliver the future business leaders of Qatar and beyond.

UU Qatar provides students with the skills and knowledge to fuel public and private sector organisations to drive the regional economy. The range of business degree courses on offer including the International Foundation Programme and BSc (Hons) Business Studies.

• SI-UK is a British owned and an official UK University representative, it is the truly global UK focused education agency in the world. It is the official representative of over 380+ Universities & Colleges. Thousands of student university applications are processed every year through its offices globally. In Qatar its office officially represented by City College. SI-UK can assist with your application for foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate programmes.

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Project Manager salaries in Qatar

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QAR 34,000

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