Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

AtkinsRealis are currently looking for Senior Project Manager in Qatar, with a demonstrated experience in the management of large-scale projects related to hotels.

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.

You will be required to provide senior management input into all project delivery related matters and be fully responsible for the successful delivery of services for the engagement(s) assigned to you. You will act as the single focal point of contact between the Programme Director and the internal and external delivery team members, possibly across multiple projects, to ensure that the desired project objectives are delivered.

This is a senior position that requires professional ability and inherent motivation. You have the skills required to direct meetings, introduce discussion to encourage thinking on the wider commercial context and be responsible for the tasks assigned to members of your project team. You are willing and able to perform duties diligently to the quality standards set by the Company and conform to the Company’s policies and business systems.

Requirements:

1. You will have 15+ years total experience and have a track record of working on mega projects - hotels.
2. You should possess a degree in construction management and/or civil engineering and hold a membership/chartership from a construction related professional body.
3. Ideally must be based in Qatar with a transferable visa or willing to join immediately from other GCC countries.
4. GCC (Ideally Qatar) experience in hotel projects is mandatory.

You will be responsible for at least the following areas and duties in your role:

Planning/Scheduling

1. Implement a high-level effective project management framework and project execution statement. Provide guidance and advice to other staff members in relation to the production of the project execution plan.
2. Define and implement criteria for control and management of the project.
3. Monitor, review and ultimately take responsibility for the content of the project master programme.
4. Monitor and oversee progress status updates of the master programme and where necessary liaise with project stakeholders to lead delay mitigation strategies and improvement initiatives.
5. Ensure that a formal risk management process is in place on the project.

Construction Phase Management

1. Manage the relationships between all project stakeholders to facilitate effective communications and outcomes.
2. Manage the design team and site delivery team performance of delegated responsibilities.
3. Establish an effective and universal strategy to address major issues that may arise with the site delivery team.
4. Chair and lead progress meetings with the contractor and supervision consultant to pro-actively manage the project.

People

1. Invest in sound people management principles to ensure that the team of staff, contractors and other partners works well and provides a supportive environment for the achievement of project and individual objectives.
2. Mentor and guide direct reporting staff to grow, improve, develop and together with Senior Management set clear career and role objectives.

Commercial Management

1. Take overall responsibility of the ‘cost’ element of the project.
2. Ensure effective budget control is in place across the project.

Client Management

1. As the lead team member for the company assigned to the project you will have overall responsibility to manage and facilitate a pro-active and positive relationship with the Client.
2. Identify and resolve disputes quickly and reasonably.

Reporting

1. Receive and review detailed reports on the project from the design and site delivery team.
2. Establish formal reporting arrangements on project progress for the Client and Company.

Business Development

1. Identify and communicate potential business development opportunities to the Company.
2. Actively promote the interests of the Company within the industry.

We offer an excellent package which includes:

1. 22 working days annual leave
2. Medical and life insurance cover
3. Company gratuity scheme
4. Discretionary bonus scheme
5. Annual flight allowance to point of origin

AtkinsRealis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees.