Public Relations Officer (PRO)

Job description / Role

Through Parsons engineering and construction management services, we deliver innovative, safe and sustainable infrastructure in Qatar, Oman, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Bahrain and Kuwait. Our focus is on delivering air, rail, road and highway transportation; water conveyance and/or wastewater treatment; and land development and public infrastructure to our clients and your communities. Parsons creates interconnected communities and world class infrastructure.

Opportunity

Parsons is the Project Consultant for the construction supervision of a large prestigious infrastructure project in Qatar. Scope of work includes roads, highway intersections, bridges and other structures, electrical (HV and LV) networks, potable water network, sewerage network, storm water drainage network and other infrastructure.

Position Overview

The Public Relations Officer performs a variety of public relations and liaison functions for the project. He will liaise directly with the general/public and the project stakeholders during the construction of the works. He will respond to all enquiries from the general/public and be involved in resolving conflicts arising from the effects of the construction works on the general/public.

Job Responsibilities
• Assist in the planning and launching of the public relations programme, to include but not limited to the design, print and supply of notices and flyers and other material to inform the public of the commencement of works on site, traffic diversions, lane closures, etc.
• Provide a continued response to inquiries from the general public in relation to the ongoing construction works and be involved in resolving any conflicts resulting from the effects of the construction works on the public.
• Develop a plan to inform the public of the impact and progress of the project works throughout all of its phases of construction.
• Develop appropriate methods of communicating the construction of the project to local business people and residents.
• Periodically contacting/communicating with the media (Newspapers/TV/Radio and Internet) and other interested parties regarding the progress of the construction works on site.
• Dealing, handling and resolving conflicts, feedbacks, complaints from the public and residents pertaining to the project.
• Initiate dialogue with the public, residents, Municipalities etc. on public relation issues as directed by the Senior Resident Engineer / Resident Engineer as applicable.
• Conduct regular visits and ad-hoc visits to residents affected by the construction works and make necessary reports and feedback to the Senior Resident Engineer / Resident Engineer as applicable.

Requirements

• 4-year degree; BSc, BA or equivalent degree and 5+ year demonstrable experience in Public Relation.
• Experience in construing civil supervision on major road, highway and general infrastructure projects preferably in the Gulf region.
• Must be fully computer literate and able to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports, etc. and any project specific engineering and construction relevant software.
• Must be fluent in Arabic and English both written and spoken with an excellent capability in written technical skills as well as oral and written communication skills.

About the Company

Parsons is a leader in many diverse markets such as infrastructure, transportation, water, telecommunications, aviation, commercial, environmental, planning, industrial manufacturing, education, healthcare, life sciences and homeland security.

Parsons provides technical and management solutions to federal, regional and local government agencies as well as private industries worldwide.