Executive Project Director – Theme Park & Waterpark Development

AtkinsRéalis; Doha; On-site; QAR 3,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Doha is seeking an exceptional Project Director to lead the Project Management Consultancy team on a major theme park, waterpark and destination development. You will provide strategic leadership and overall responsibility for delivery from design through handover, aligning with the Client’s vision and governance framework.

You will supervise a multidisciplinary team across controls, commercial, planning, design, HSE and construction, chair governance forums, and drive schedule,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related discipline.
• Minimum 20 years of major project delivery experience.
• Minimum 10 years in Project Director, Programme Director or equivalent leadership roles.
• Experience delivering large-scale mixed-use developments, hospitality destinations, mega entertainment projects, resorts, theme park and waterpark developments.
• Experience managing ride, show and waterpark system vendors and specialist contractors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary representative of the Client across all project matters.
• Lead and manage the PMC and Supervision team throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain alignment with the Client's vision and governance framework.
• Provide executive-level advice to facilitate decision-making.
• Establish relationships with senior stakeholders, operators, consultants, vendors and contractors.
• Chair executive project meetings and governance forums.
• Lead delivery of the project in accordance with scope, budget, schedule and quality.
• Establish and maintain project governance, reporting and control processes.
• Drive implementation of the Project Action Plan (PAP).
• Ensure proactive identification and resolution of issues affecting delivery.
• Oversee implementation of project management systems, dashboards and performance metrics.
• Manage design development from Concept to IFC design and construction.
• Lead design coordination across disciplines and stakeholders.
• Direct constructability, value engineering and design optimisation reviews.
• Ensure compliance with project standards and operator requirements.
• Oversee procurement and delivery of rides, show systems and attractions.
• Oversee waterpark attractions delivery including slides, water treatment and safety systems.
• Manage integration of ride/show/waterpark systems with civil, MEP and control systems.
• Oversee themeing, scenic and rockwork packages in line with creative intent.
• Manage interfaces with Client, operator, IP/brand partners, vendors and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with international ride and attraction safety standards.
• Oversee Integrated Master Programme development and maintenance.
• Monitor critical path activities and milestones.
• Lead schedule recovery planning and mitigation.
• Review and approve project controls, reporting and forecasting outputs.
• Oversee project cost management and commercial administration.
• Monitor budget performance, cash flow, contingencies and commitments.
• Review variation orders, claims and commercial risks.
• Provide strategic commercial recommendations to protect Client interests.
• Support procurement, tender evaluation and award recommendations.
• Direct construction management activities across all work packages.
• Ensure contractors and teams perform per contractual obligations.
• Monitor quality, safety, progress and productivity.
• Resolve complex technical and commercial issues during execution.
• Maintain project-wide risk management framework.
• Lead risk workshops and mitigation planning.
• Promote safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Ensure ISO-based quality management and HSE compliance.
• Drive zero-harm project objectives.
• Oversee testing and commissioning strategy and execution, including rides/test certification.
• Lead project readiness planning and operational transition.
• Lead trial operations and soft opening with operator.
• Ensure successful handover of assets including O&M docs, warranties and spares.
• Manage defects liability period obligations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract management

FIDIC contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related discipline

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Doha is seeking an exceptional Project Director to lead the Project Management Consultancy team on a major theme park, waterpark and destination development. You will provide strategic leadership and overall responsibility for delivery from design through handover, aligning with the Client’s vision and governance framework.

You will supervise a multidisciplinary team across controls, commercial, planning, design, HSE and construction, chair governance forums, and drive schedule,