Translator

Job description / Role

Purpose: To understand the meaning and the context of the original writing and then to translate it in another language while maintaining the integrity of the original work.

- Ensure adequate and accurate translation
- Reading through original material and rewriting it in the target language, ensuring that the meaning of the source text is retained;
- Proofreading and editing final translated versions;
- To proof-read text translated by other in-house and freelance translators prior to delivery to the client.
- Translate from Arabic into English, and vice versa, original texts, documents, etc. and ensure that translations retain the content, meaning, and feeling of the original material.
- Compile dictionary of terminology and information to be used in translations, including legal and or technical terms.
- Support project parties to ensure proper project related documents are produced
- Check translations of legal and technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions.
- Provide support to project team
- To perform any other tasks as required by management to facilitate the smooth running of a small business (e.g. database work, translation activities, etc.).
- Support the work of the team by attending meetings as required and serving as interpreter (simultaneous or consecutive)
- Keep abreast of industry trends and best practices and apply the same for continuous improvement at QPM
- Refer to reference materials such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks as needed to ensure translation accuracy.

Requirements

- A degree in translation or modern languages
- With 8-10 years’ experience and minimum 4 years’ experience in the Construction industry

Functional:
- Coordination with team members
- Microsoft office
- Excellent spoken and written English and Arabic

Behavioral:
- Attention to detail and prioritizing and time management
- Interpersonal and teaming
- Professional integrity
- Cross-cultural sensitivity
- Communication Skills and Organizing Skills

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.