Stakeholder Management Engineer

Parsons; Qatar; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons seeks a proactive Stakeholder Management Engineer in Qatar to coordinate and manage interactions with government entities, utilities, communities and contractors for large infra projects.

Key responsibilities include organizing meetings, tracking commitments, and ensuring regulatory compliance while providing updates to senior management as projects progress.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in stakeholder roles, strong communication, and a civil engineering/project management background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• 10 years of experience in stakeholder coordination for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Ability to interact with public authorities and utility agencies professionally.
• Strong written and verbal communication; diplomatic presentation.
• Understanding of project lifecycle and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and project management documentation systems.
• Ability to prepare clear reports and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with external stakeholders including authorities, utilities, and community representatives to support approvals and interface needs.
• Assist in preparing and submitting stakeholder documentation, correspondence, and reports.
• Monitor stakeholder requirements, expectations, and commitments to align with project goals.
• Identify and address potential stakeholder issues or conflicts affecting timeline or scope.
• Organize and attend stakeholder meetings, workshops, and coordination sessions.
• Maintain a stakeholder engagement log tracking agreements and concerns.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and planning teams to incorporate stakeholder needs into plans.
• Support development and implementation of engagement strategies and communication plans.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and coordinate with authorities for timely approvals and NOCs.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on stakeholder matters and progress.

Skills

Stakeholder coordination

Public authorities liaison

Strong communication

Project lifecycle understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Project Management certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

Job Description:

Stakeholder Management Engineer

Qatar

Parsons is seeking a proactive and communicative Stakeholder Management Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing interactions with project stakeholders, including government entities, utility providers, local communities, and contractors. You will play a vital role in ensuring smooth project execution by facilitating effective communication, resolving concerns, and maintaining strong relationships with all external parties.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Coordinating with various external stakeholders including authorities, utility agencies, and community representatives to support project approvals, permits, and interface requirements.
• Assisting in the preparation and submission of stakeholder-related documentation, correspondence, and reports.
• Monitoring and managing stakeholder requirements, expectations, and commitments to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Identifying and addressing potential stakeholder issues or conflicts that could impact the project timeline or scope.
• Organizing and attending stakeholder meetings, workshops, and coordination sessions as required.
• Maintaining a stakeholder engagement log to track interactions, agreements, and key concerns.
• Collaborating with engineering, construction, and planning teams to ensure stakeholder needs are incorporated into project plans and execution.
• Supporting the development and implementation of stakeholder engagement strategies and communication plans.
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and coordinating with authorities for timely approvals and NOCs.
• Providing regular updates and reports to senior management on stakeholder matters and progress.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• 10 years of experience in stakeholder coordination or related roles supporting large-scale infrastructure or construction projects.
• Proven ability to interact with public authorities, utility agencies, and project stakeholders in a professional and efficient manner.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present information clearly and diplomatically.
• Solid understanding of the project lifecycle and the role of stakeholder engagement in successful project delivery.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with project management tools and documentation systems.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and correspondence.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience working on infrastructure projects such as highways, utilities, urban development, or rail is preferred.
• Prior experience dealing with government and municipal authorities in the Gulf region is highly desirable.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholder interfaces simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with local regulations, permitting processes, and utility coordination procedures.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest.

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