Logistics Manager

Overview

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage all site logistics activities for large-scale building construction projects
• Oversee efficient material flow, including delivery scheduling, receiving, storage, handling, distribution, and just-in-time delivery strategies
• Manage site access control, transportation, storage, lifting operations, and traffic management in line with project timelines, safety standards, and quality requirements
• Develop and implement construction logistics plans, including site layouts, storage zones, laydown areas, temporary facilities, and logistics coordination aligned to project milestones and construction sequences
• Manage interfaces between procurement, construction teams, and subcontractors to support smooth site operations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, logistics, construction management, or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in large-scale building construction projects, including residential, accommodation, mixed-use, institutional, or similar developments, on projects of comparable scale and complexity
• Experience developing and implementing construction logistics plans, including site layouts, storage zones, laydown areas, temporary facilities, and logistics coordination aligned to project milestones and construction sequences
• Experience preparing and managing traffic management plans, including vehicle routes, delivery schedules, traffic flow, and coordination of heavy vehicle movements
• Experience planning and coordinating crane operations and lifting activities, including lifting plans, method statements, and lifting schedules
• Experience managing site access control procedures, including personnel, vehicle, and visitor access, gate operations, permit systems, and security requirements
• Strong understanding of material flow planning, including delivery scheduling, receiving, storage, handling, distribution, and just-in-time delivery strategies
• Experience managing interfaces between procurement, construction teams, and subcontractors
• Experience with construction planning and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Asta Powerproject, or Oracle Primavera Cloud
• Experience with ERP and procurement systems such as SAP ERP, Oracle ERP, Oracle JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or IFS Applications
• Experience with material tracking, warehouse management, and fleet tracking systems, including barcode or QR code material tracking, RFID-based tracking, WMS, digital delivery management, GPS monitoring, or inventory management systems
• Valid MMUP/UPDA registration where applicable, and preferred for candidates currently based in Qatar
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• 10-20 years of experience in major construction projects is preferred
• Previous experience in Qatar is highly preferred; GCC experience may be considered as an alternative
• Familiarity with local authority requirements and major clients and consultants in Qatar is advantageous