Assistant Project Manager

Employment; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with a High Voltage Electrical Engineering background to join its Construction Phase Services team in Doha, Qatar. This role will lead a Construction Supervision team of Engineers and Inspectors across multiple packages within one project boundary.

You will coordinate design review, manage engineering deliverables, oversee site inspections, and maintain strong client relationships, reporting to the Project Manager and Technical Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (required).
• 12-14 years in project management and construction supervision consultancy.
• Strong QA/QC, safety understanding.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage design review and construction supervision activities, including schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design and engineering review teams and ensure timely submittals and shop drawings.
• Support QA/QC, risk management, and compliance with relevant standards.
• Prepare progress reports, dashboards, and meeting documentation for internal and client reviews.
• Liaise with clients, authorities, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

With over 14,000 professionals globally, GHD is a leading multidisciplinary professional services company delivering engineering, design, and advisory solutions across water, energy, resources, environment, property & buildings, and transportation sectors.

With a strong presence in the Middle East, GHD works closely with public and private sector clients to shape policy, standards, and frameworks that support safe, resilient, and future-ready built environments.

About The Role

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager with High Voltage Electrical Engineering background (preferably execution of Primary Sub-Stations) to join our Construction Phase Services Team in Doha, Qatar. This role is to lead a Construction Supervision team of Engineers and Inspectors.

The role will support the Core Project Management team with delivery of multiple packages within one project boundary, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget compliance. You will work closely with Project Manager, Technical Director, and other team members to coordinate design review, manage engineering review deliverables, manage site inspections and maintain strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and managing design review and construction supervision activities, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocation. Coordinate multidisciplinary design and engineering review teams and ensure timely delivery of submittals and shop drawings upon review. Support quality assurance processes, risk management, and compliance with relevant standards. Prepare progress reports, dashboards, and meeting documentation for internal and client reviews. Liaise with clients, authorities, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution by the Construction Contractor.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. 12-14 years’ experience in project management and construction supervision consultancy services. Strong understanding of construction supervision processes, QA/QC, and safety. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join Us?

Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary, innovative environment where your input shapes both standardised and bespoke solutions. Join a team that values knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and professional excellence.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.

That’s the #Power OfCommitment