General Services Project Manager-office Optimization

**Job description**:
We have a current opportunity for a General Services Project Manager-Office Optimization on a contract basis. The position will be based in Doha. For further information about this position please apply.
- Prepare and deliver the fit-out and the staff relocation into the new head office floors within the approved schedule and budget, in compliance with existing rules and regulations, codes and standards of the State of Qatar and Company. Report regularly on the progress to management.
- Ensure the highest standards of health and safety are considered as priority throughout all stages of the project life cycle. Ensure that the scope (fit-out and office move) is completed without any Lost Time Incident within company and all contracted companies.
- Provide and maintain all required project management documentation as per project management standards. This includes a risk assessment and follow up of mitigations as and when required.
- Obtain QCDD approval for the offices within the next quarter after the completion of the fit-out.
- Promote & comply with applicable safety instructions and other HSE procedures in all activities
- Launch and manage Call for Tenders for the selection of the fit-out designers, fit-out and relocation
- Carry out space planning for all departments/floors as per the pre-defined headcount figures, accounting for forecasted future growth. This needs to be done in full cooperation with internal stakeholders, notably department managers. Deliverables will include vertical stacking, floor layouts and floor drawings (in AutoCAD format), execution schedule in compliance with Company's and municipality requirements.
- Manage the execution of the fit out and relocation project to ensure completion of the job within specified time frame and budget, in an organized and cost-effective manner, in accordance with the approved design and quality standards to meet maintain continuity of business.
- Report weekly and monthly to management on progress and risks on project schedule and expenditures.
- Assist with the development of site staging/laydown, housekeeping and marshalling plans and constraints.
- Manage project close out, commissioning, performance tests, settlement of claims, transfer and archiving of the final documentation, issuance of close out report.
- Must be university degree qualified and holding a project management professional (PMP) certification qualification.
- A self-starter, driven, focused on quality and detail standard.
- At least 1S years of experience in similar role of project management in office optimization (space planning) and office relocation project is essential. Previous working experience in Qatar or the Middle East.
- Strong client relationship skills can influence and negotiate at the highest level.
- Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with the ability to build rapport quickly with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, AutoCAD, Visio, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, and Project Management programs.
- Demonstrate a reliable, responsive and positive work ethic.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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