Contract: Permit Coordinator, RLPP / Doha

We are currently seeking a Permit Coordinator to support the Early Works and Pipeline scopes of the project in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar. This position will be located long term in Qatar with a total duration expected to be 46 months.  Due to its requirement for international travel, this position has been designated as one in which employees must be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 and compliant with relevant COVID-19 requirements of the destination country to which their job duties require them to travel, unless an accommodation/exemption under applicable federal or state law has been approved.  As a condition of employment, a new hire for this position will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination.

 

The Permit Coordinator is responsible for developing, supporting, tracking, and expediting the application and approval of construction related permits for RLPP, including the development and approval of technical submittals in support of the permit process, as an integral part of the owner’s project management team. The Permit Coordinator will actively participate in the Design, Construction and Startup phases of the Early Works and Pipeline projects. 

 

 

Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively between RLPP project management team, Contractor’s execution team and QatarEnergy / Ras Laffan Industrial City team to facilitate the timely submittal, review, and approval of permit applications, including the associated design and construction documents
• Ensure all applicable documents are completed and are included in permit applications, in accordance with RLIC guidelines
• Develop and maintain an effective tracking system to ensure the status of all project permits are regularly communicated in support of actively permitting RLPP activities to meet required schedule
• Routinely access RLIC’s electronic Consolidated Permit to Work (eCPW) system to monitor the status of all permit applications
• Expedite Company, Contractor, and QatarEnergy / RLIC personnel as required to ensure the timely completion of all permit related activities,  manage permit extensions as needed, and ensure permit close out requirements are met
• Supports the establishment of the RLPP safety culture at the construction site.

 

 

Required Qualifications:

• At least 8 years’ experience supporting the construction of major industrial projects
• At least 2 years’ experience supporting construction permitting activity
• At least 2 years’ experience working in the Middle East, preferably in Qatar
• At least 1 years’ experience working in Qatar’s Industrial Cities (RLIC or MIC)
• Expert proficiency with MS Office (Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Commitment to meet and maintain COVID requirements in Qatar
• Qatari driving license and ability to travel frequently between Doha and Ras Laffan Industrial City
• Commitment to stay on the project through mechanical completion
• Fluent in English and Arabic
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Excellent team building skills

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering, computer, or administration related field
• Experience working with RLIC’s eCPW permit to work system
• Certified RLIC eCPW permit approver
• Proficiency in Aconex Document Management System
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power Automate and/or Power BI

Work Location:

• Doha and Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar