Project Manager (Drainage Masterplan)

Stantec; Doha; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Doha, Qatar, seeks a senior civil engineer to lead an integrated master planning project covering stormwater, drainage, wastewater networks, and treatment plants. You will coordinate a multidisciplinary team and liaise with the client to ensure timely delivery.

You will oversee contract administration, manage data collection, review strategies, and prepare technical deliverables. Regularly report progress, risks, and costs while ensuring compliance with Stantec quality procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Civil Engineering field.
• Minimum 18 years of work experience.
• Membership of a recognized Project Management institution.
• Chartered Engineer status from an international body.
• Experience with wastewater, recycled water, and water planning.
• Experience in evaluating technical and financial proposals.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• Ability to manage a heavy workload with attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills; proficient with Office and reporting tools.
• Ability to work autonomously and meet objectives; strong teamwork.
• Proactive, able to coordinate complex tasks with management.
• Punctual, attentive, and compliant with company policies.
• Flexible hours and travel; occasional weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integrated master planning process for water networks.
• Manage input from a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Oversee contract administration and client liaison.
• Coordinate data collection and analysis for strategy and planning.
• Prepare updates to technical specifications and guidance documents.
• Produce technical reports and deliverables with engineering input.
• Manage project costs, progress reporting, and EAC/CTC/ERAC metrics.
• Coordinate with remote teams to facilitate task delivery.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Project management

Contract administration

Client liaison

Communication skills

Proposal evaluation

Autonomous work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Membership of Project Management institution

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Description

The role involves managing a key integrated master planning project related to stormwater & drainage, flood alleviation, wastewater networks, wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations and recycled water. This will involve undertaking data collection, review of strategies and planning, contract administration and detailed Client liaison. Key accountabilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Manage the work input of a wide team of multi-disciplinary engineers and experts
• Lead the master planning process with a fully integrated approach, bringing together sewerage, surface water, groundwater, and treated effluent components to deliver a unified, sustainable, and resilient water management framework.
• Provide day- to- day oversight of the sewerage, surface and ground water, groundwater, and treated sewage effluent team leads. Proactively administer the contract by assessing Client requests against the agreed scope and formally documenting and communicating all contractual and commercial matters to the Client.
• Oversee and evaluate significant data collection within a defined timeframe from multiple key stakeholders.
• Review data collection and analysis for strategy, planning and high-level project identification
• Review field investigations (if any) to collect design information.
• Manage preparation of updates to technical specifications and guidance documentation.
• Technical writing of the final deliverables in coordination with engineering experts.
• Manage project activities through the application of engineering planning, principles and techniques.
• Review project deliverables including writing technical reports, gathering information, drafting proposals, drafting correspondence, assistance in tracking project costs, and completing progress reports.
• Work in conjunction with engineers to solve strategic challenges
• Regular liaison with teams working remotely from other parts of the world to facilitate completion of tasks and projects.
• Internal and external client liaison.
• Follow safe work practices and adhere to company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
• Complete all work in line with Stantec Core Values and in accordance with Stantec Quality Systems and Project Quality Procedures.
• Identify risks on project and derive risk mitigation measures and plans as appropriate,
• Work and follow Stantec’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
• Manage and take ownership of the tasks and deliverables to be completed in a quality and timely manner,
• Conduct monthly commercial project reviews, including support for the provision of estimates at completion (EAC), costs to complete (CTC), estimated revenues at completion (ERAC), accruals, provisions, profitability, and gross margin analysis,
• Prepare and review weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress reports to be submitted to the Client.
• Critical administration of the contract, including managing variation orders, claims, etc.
• Manage resourcing and resource planning on the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an internationally recognized university.
• Minimum of 18 years of work experience.
• Membership of an accredited Project Management institution
• Professional Chartered Engineer status from an internationally recognized institution.
• Experience with wastewater infrastructure, recycled water, surface and groundwater systems, and planning.
• Experience in evaluating technical and financial proposals.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• The ability to manage a heavy workload, with close attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills.
• The ability to work autonomously, reviewing your work on a regular basis while consistently meeting your objectives.
• Strong team working capabilities. Committed to working with all levels of management on a daily and ongoing basis.
• A proactive approach, working effectively in coordinating activities and complex tasks, taking professional responsibility in all matters.
• Be of the highest caliber: punctual, attentive, and competent in adhering to Stantec’s policies, procedures, and working practices.
• A flexible approach to working hours and travel, with occasional weekend work if required.
• Ability to build and maintain lasting and positive relationships.

About Stantec

We’re active members of the communities we serve. That’s why at Stantec we always design with community in mind. We believe growing a great design company happens from the inside out. We look for people who are drawn to use every talent they possess, plus creativity, determination and a drive to do the extraordinary.

The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring projects to life. Our work as architects, engineers, and consultants from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a solid history of success. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work. Redefine your personal best. Join us!

City

Doha

State/Province

Qatar

Country

Qatar

Work Location(s)

Qatar-Doha

Job Category

Civil Engineering, Project Management

Employment Type

Full-Time

Job Type

Regular

Req ID

24661BR