Assistant Project Manager - Entertainment and Hospitality

About the Role

Parsons is seeking a skilled Assistant Project Manager to contribute to a prestigious luxury hospitality and entertainment project in Qatar. This role involves aiding in the provision of Project Management Consultancy services for a world-class destination featuring high-end hospitality, immersive entertainment, premium retail spaces, and diverse leisure facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Director and Deputy Project Director in the daily execution of PMC services.
• Facilitate coordination across all project phases including design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning, handover, and the Defects Liability Period.
• Track project progress against timelines, milestones, and the Project Action Plan.
• Manage interfaces among stakeholders such as the Client, design and supervision consultants, contractors, specialist consultants, operators, utility services, and regulatory bodies.
• Support project controls encompassing schedule oversight, risk and issue management, action tracking, and change control.
• Organize and manage project meetings, workshops, and technical reviews with comprehensive documentation and follow-ups.
• Monitor design deliverables, approvals, procurement, construction status, and readiness for commissioning.
• Review project documentation including reports, dashboards, and correspondence prior to client submissions.
• Maintain comprehensive project records and documentation within the Electronic Document Management System.
• Collaborate with Supervision Consultant to oversee construction quality, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) standards, and contractor compliance.
• Identify risks and interface issues impacting cost, schedule, quality, or operational objectives.
• Encourage effective communication and collaboration to ensure timely decisions among all project parties.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Project Management Consultancy, Construction Management, or large-scale multidisciplinary projects.
• Proven expertise in managing large hospitality, entertainment, mixed-use, destination, or resort projects.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary design and construction teams throughout all project stages.
• Strong competencies in project management, controls, stakeholder coordination, interface, risk, and change management.
• Familiarity with design management, procurement, construction processes, commissioning, handover, and Defects Liability management.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Capacity to handle multiple simultaneous workstreams and priorities in a dynamic program environment.
• Proficiency in project management and scheduling software, reporting tools, and electronic document management systems.

Preferred Attributes

• Possession of professional certifications such as PMP or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience with Design and Build contract delivery models.
• Background in major luxury hospitality, entertainment, or destination developments.
• Experience with document management platforms like Aconex.
• Prior work experience in Qatar or the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
• Strong skills in facilitation, presentations, reporting, and stakeholder relations.
• Ability to identify and address issues proactively with practical solutions.

Equal Opportunity and Employment Culture

Parsons values diversity and inclusiveness, ensuring equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. The company invests in employee well-being and offers vast growth opportunities.

Additional Information

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