Senior Project Manager - Fit Out
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About the Role
AECOM seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale interior fit-out projects in Doha, Qatar. You will oversee all project phases, manage multidisciplinary teams, and drive stakeholder engagement to deliver exceptional results.
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Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of multiple complex fit out projects and programs, ensuring alignment with client strategic objectives
- Oversee all stages of project development including feasibility, design coordination, procurement, delivery, and handover
- Serve as primary client facing leader, acting as trusted advisor and fostering long term relationships
- Develop and implement robust project governance frameworks including cost management, scheduling, risk mitigation, and quality control
- Lead, mentor, and coordinate multidisciplinary internal and external teams
- Ensure all project works adhere strictly to budgets, timelines, health and safety requirements, local regulations, and client expectations
- Manage and maintain accurate, organized project documentation in digital and physical formats
- Provide high level direction, coaching, and professional development to junior project managers and support staff
- Analyze project performance metrics and implement innovative solutions to enhance efficiency
Requirements
- Proven experience in fit out or construction project management leading complex, high value projects
- Professional experience from consultancy or client side organization
- Strong expertise in pre and post contract project management across full RIBA lifecycle
- Proven ability to manage and influence multiple stakeholders at senior levels
- Solid knowledge and practical experience with JCT and/or NEC contract administration
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
- Proficiency in managing project documentation in digital and physical formats
- Knowledge of Middle Eastern construction standards, regulations, and compliance requirements
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Company Description
- AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering projects that create positive impact globally.
- We are seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic team in Doha, Qatar.
Job Description
- Lead the delivery of multiple complex fit out projects and programs, ensuring alignment with client strategic objectives.
- Oversee all stages of project development including feasibility, design coordination, procurement, delivery, and handover.
- Serve as primary client facing leader, acting as trusted advisor and fostering long term relationships.
- Develop and implement robust project governance frameworks including cost management, scheduling, risk mitigation, and quality control.
- Lead, mentor, and coordinate multidisciplinary internal and external teams.
- Make informed, proactive decisions with minimal supervision and maintain transparent communication with stakeholders.
- Ensure all project works adhere strictly to budgets, timelines, health and safety requirements, local regulations, and client expectations.
- Manage and maintain accurate, organized project documentation in digital and physical formats.
- Provide high level direction, coaching, and professional development to junior project managers and support staff.
- Analyze project performance metrics and implement innovative solutions to enhance efficiency.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in fit out or construction project management leading complex, high value projects.
- Professional experience from consultancy or client side organization.
- Strong expertise in pre and post contract project management across full RIBA lifecycle.
- Proven ability to manage and influence multiple stakeholders at senior levels.
- Solid knowledge and practical experience with JCT and/or NEC contract administration.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Proficiency in managing project documentation in digital and physical formats.
- Knowledge of Middle Eastern construction standards, regulations, and compliance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional qualification in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or Quantity Surveying (Master's degree highly desirable).
- Chartered professional status with RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE, or similar.
- Affiliation with APM or equivalent professional organization.
- Certification in Prince2, MSP, or similar project and program management methodologies.
- Experience delivering projects in international or multicultural environments, particularly in the Middle East.
- Background in commercial fit out delivery with knowledge of interior design coordination.
- Experience in risk management, quality assurance, and sustainability integration within construction projects.
Additional Information
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, and retirement savings plan.
- Flexible work options, well being resources, employee assistance program, and business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards and employee stock purchase plan.
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