Senior Airport Project Director - Doha

Employment; Doha; On-site; QAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Deputy Project Director in Doha, Qatar to support the Project Director on airport development and operational projects from conception through completion.

You will manage schedules, budgets and resources, coordinate with government agencies, contractors and internal teams, and ensure compliance with aviation standards while driving performance to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• 18+ years in project management with 10+ years in senior or deputy director roles
• Proven airport development, cargo expansion, or operational project experience
• Strong knowledge of airport operations and regulatory requirements
• Budget management, financial forecasting and cost control
• PM methodologies such as PMP or PRINCE2
• Experience with project management software (MS Project, Primavera)

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Director in planning, organizing and executing airport projects
• Manage schedules, budgets and resource allocation for project performance
• Coordinate with government agencies, contractors, consultants and internal teams
• Monitor progress, identify deviations and implement mitigations
• Prepare detailed reports and performance metrics for senior leadership
• Lead and mentor project team members to drive high performance
• Manage escalations and resolve conflicts among stakeholders
• Analyze data and drive continuous improvement

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk assessment

Leadership

Communication

Planning & scheduling

Negotiation

Education

PM qualifications (PMP/PRINCE2)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Deputy Project Director in Doha, Qatar to support the Project Director on airport development and operational projects from conception through completion.

You will manage schedules, budgets and resources, coordinate with government agencies, contractors and internal teams, and ensure compliance with aviation standards while driving performance to deliver high-quality outcomes.