Depot and Facilities Expert

Job description / Role

Responsible for the network wide facilities management within the service delivery organization.

The main responsibilities are as follows:
• Provide overall management and direction for the Depot Equipment and Maintenance Facilities on the project.
• Assist and produce technical documents related to Depot Equipment and Maintenance Facilities (design, tender documents, technical memo, Tender Evaluation, etc).
• Perform site inspections during the different stages of the installations to ensure the work on site is compliant.
• Provide assistance and solutions to the contractor’s technical queries during all the stages of the design, installation and commissioning of the works.
• Conduct design review activities and to ensure all Client requirements are met.
• Report any major issues or expected conflicts.
• Material, technical details and sample approval for the internal stakeholders.
• Provide leadership in the resolution of all design and technical issues relating to the railway.
• Prepare presentations for Senior and Executive Management on all technical related matters.
• Provide regular report updates on progress of resolution of all outstanding issues.
• Coordinate with multiple discipline leads for technical matters.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or equivalent) is required.
• At least 15 years of related rail project experience including involvement in design and installation through to testing and commissioning of major conventional / high speed railway projects.
• Proven ability to perform in a managerial capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills (including strong presentation skills), and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required.
• GCC experience
• Ability to communicate and report to senior management and effectively liaise with other stakeholders including, contractors, suppliers, engineers and regulatory authorities, in the introduction of new technologies.
• Ability to multitask and effectively problem-solve under high pressure.

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.