Project Manager Assistant

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, scheduling, and coordinating project activities; monitor progress and prepare status reports.
• Support project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, and meeting minutes.
• Identify project risks and issues and support mitigation and resolution actions.
• Support company policies, procedures, health and safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Track deliverables against client requirements and contractual obligations.
• Assist with contracts, procurement, and vendor or consultant coordination.
• Conduct or support site visits to monitor progress, risks, and adherence to project plans and specifications.

Required qualifications and experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 15 years of project management or closely related experience, preferably in construction or infrastructure.
• Experience with roads, drainage, utilities, or other civil infrastructure works.
• Good understanding of project management principles, tools, and methodologies.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organization, time management, communication, analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• MME certification in Qatar.

Desired skills

• Familiarity with Qatar/GCC regulations, standards, and permitting processes is desired.
• Knowledge of contract management and procurement is desired.
• CAPM or PMP certification is an advantage.
• Middle East or GCC work experience is a plus.

Workplace

• The role includes conducting or supporting project site visits.