Senior Project Manager

Experience; Doha; On-site; QAR 437,000 - 582,000; Full time

Job summary

Experience is seeking a Senior Project Manager to provide planning, design reviews, and construction management under a USAF AFCAP contract at Al Udeid Air Base, Doha, Qatar. You will lead a team of five PMs, manage critical plans, and ensure compliance with installation standards and life-cycle support.

Required qualifications include a PMP with at least six years of PM experience, a 15-year PM track record, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and an ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• PMP certification required with at least six years of experience in project management.
• Fifteen years of overall project management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering, construction management or building science.
• Knowledge of planning, programing, design and management principles.
• AFIT WMGT 301 and WMGT 322 coursework completed online or via live broadcast.
• Must be USN to fill this position.
• Secret US Government Clearance; US Citizenship required.
• Valid state or international driver's license and passport.
• Ability to read and write English; strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Overseas government contracting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning, project design reviews, project management, construction management and other administrative duties as required by the AFCAP contract.
• Lead a team of 5 Project Managers and oversee related planning documents.
• Support installation planning and development of IDP, District Plans, and Component plans.
• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with regulations, specifications and best practices.
• Prepare weekly status reports to the Site Manager and participate in site inspections.

Skills

PMP certification

15+ years PM experience

Strong communication

English reading/writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in PM/Engineering/Construction management/Building science

Job description

Education Bachelor of Technology/Engineering

The Sr. Project Manager is to provide planning, project design reviews, project management, construction management and other administrative duties as required by a USAF engineering contract. This position will be in support of the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program (AFCAP) and it is located at Al Udeid Air Base (AUAB), Doha, Qatar.

• Provide planning, project design reviews, project management, construction management and other administrative duties as required by the contract.
• Provide oversight, manage and lead a team of 5 Project Managers as required.
• Will assist with the development and maintenance of the Installation Development Plan (IDP), District Plans, and Component plans IAW DAFI 32-1015 or successor publications and guidance, Integrated Installation Planning, and the Integrated Installation Planning Playbook.
• Provide site planning support services IAW DAFI 32-1015 and the Site Planning Playbook.
• Will gather and document existing site conditions through the Comprehensive Planning Platform (CPP) following the format provided by the Customer.
• Provide IDP, District Plans, and Component plan updates to the Installation GeoBase office and be responsible for the accuracy of all planning datasets within the GeoBase program.
• Will provide comprehensive project management and technical liaison services to support the Government across the entire lifecycle of a range of projects, including new construction, renovation, and improvement projects for real property facilities. These projects may involve a variety of facilities and infrastructure systems, including earthwork; airfield and roadway pavement systems; structures; high and low voltage electrical systems; HVAC; water and sewage (plumbing); fire suppression, control, and alarm systems; and related systems.
• Will review project designs for maintainability, constructability, safety, communications, and potential impacts on station facilities and infrastructure.
• Will provide documented feedback to the Government by the deadline specified in advance, focusing solely on factual discrepancies, inconsistencies, or omissions, with no more than one (1) missed deadline per month.
• Will support project design reviews by providing expert analysis and consultation services from qualified personnel with expertise in civil/structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines, as necessary.
• Will provide construction management services to verify projects are executed IAW applicable regulations, specifications, and best practices.
• To provide construction management services for all installation procured contracts as well as those procured by mission partners and other Government agencies.
• Monitor construction projects against all project drawings and specifications and shall provide technical guidance on quality assurance activities and random testing to monitor ongoing construction.
• Document requests for information (RFI) from the construction contractor to the Government and support resolution of construction issues.
• Will assist with providing responses to RFIs and shall review all submittmits from construction contractors.
• Will track all RFIs and submittals, in an electronic logbook format, recording critical dates and information such as title, specification section and paragraph requirement, date received, response due date, actual response date, actions taken or required and other pertinent data to verify compliance with project requirements.
• Evaluate submittals and return recommendations with comments or advice as required.
• Serve as a liaison for construction management matters with other Government entities and external contractors.
• Will participate in project-related meetings and inspections and will assist in resolving project-related issues and conflicts.
• Manage, monitor, and inspect, document and advise on projects as required.
• Prepare and submit reports on project status and progress weekly to the Site Manager.
• Visit construction sites weekly and attend any inspections or identified events in construction.
• Understand engineering plans and identify potential problems.
• Establish track and report status against key performance indicators or contractual metrics on a routine basis.
• Supports or conducts formal presentations to clients and/or management.
• Other duties as assigned to the relative area of responsibility.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Must hold a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification for at least six (6) years and have at least fifteen (15) years of experience in project management.
• Require a bachelor s degree in project management, engineering, construction management or building science.
• Must have knowledge of principles of planning, project programming, project design, project management and other administrative duties.
• Required to complete AFIT WMGT 301 and WMGT 322. All required courses are offered online or live broadcast and shall be completed through the first available offering after hiring date.
• High school diploma or equivalent training/experience.
• Must be a USN to fill this position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain Secret Clearance.
• Possess a valid state issued driver s license or international driver s license and passport.
• Ability to read and write English is required.
• Solid communications skills, strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work as a member of a diverse, dynamic team.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and sound judgment and be able to work on required deadlines.
• Prior overseas government contracting experience preferred.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• Working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable.
• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Must hold a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification for at least six (6) years and have at least fifteen (15) years of experience in project management.
• Require a bachelor s degree in project management, engineering, construction management or building science.
• Must have knowledge of principles of planning, project programming, project design, project management and other administrative duties.
• Required to complete AFIT WMGT 301 and WMGT 322. All required courses are offered online or live broadcast and shall be completed through the first available offering after hiring date.
• High school diploma or equivalent training/experience.
• Must be a USN to fill this position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain Secret Clearance.
• Possess a valid state issued driver s license or international driver s license and passport.
• Ability to read and write English is required.
• Solid communications skills, strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work as a member of a diverse, dynamic team.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and sound judgment and be able to work on required deadlines.
• Prior overseas government contracting experience preferred.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Must hold a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification for at least six (6) years and have at least fifteen (15) years of experience in project management.
• Require a bachelor s degree in project management, engineering, construction management or building science.
• Must have knowledge of principles of planning, project programming, project design, project management and other administrative duties.
• Required to complete AFIT WMGT 301 and WMGT 322. All required courses are offered online or live broadcast and shall be completed through the first available offering after hiring date.
• High school diploma or equivalent training/experience.
• Must be a USN to fill this position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain Secret Clearance.
• Possess a valid state issued driver s license or international driver s license and passport.
• Ability to read and write English is required.
• Solid communications skills, strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work as a member of a diverse, dynamic team.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and sound judgment and be able to work on required deadlines.
• Prior overseas government contracting experience preferred.