Chief Operating Officer – Deliver Landmark Infrastructure in Qatar

About the Company

A leading construction and infrastructure group in Doha with a four-decade track record delivering landmark projects across Qatar and the region. The group’s portfolio spans transport, stadiums, commercial developments, and public infrastructure, supported by a large workforce and long-standing joint-venture partnerships with international contractors.

Why Join Us?

Qatar continues to invest ambitiously in its infrastructure, and this group sits at the heart of that story. As COO, you will lead delivery across a multi-billion-rial project portfolio, with the authority to reshape how the organization builds.

Role Overview

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will lead project delivery, engineering, procurement, and plant operations across the group. Reporting to the CEO, the COO will be accountable for delivering projects safely, on time, and on budget, while building the systems and talent that sustain long-term performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own portfolio-level delivery across all projects, including schedule, cost, quality, and margin performance.
• Lead the project-management office, engineering, procurement, and construction functions.
• Drive health, safety, and environmental performance toward zero-harm standards.
• Oversee subcontractor strategy, prequalification, and performance management.
• Strengthen planning, controls, and reporting systems for early risk identification.
• Lead tender and estimation governance for new project pursuits.
• Modernize construction methodology, including digital project delivery and modularization where viable.
• Develop Qatari and international talent across the delivery organization.
• Represent the company with clients, consultants, joint-venture partners, and authorities.

Requirements:

• 15+ years in construction or infrastructure, with 5+ years leading multi-project operations.
• Proven delivery of large civil, transport, or building programmes as a senior executive.
• Strong commercial and contractual command, including FIDIC-based contracts.
• Demonstrated HSE leadership within top-tier contractors.
• Experience with digital project controls, planning tools, and data-driven delivery.
• GCC experience strongly preferred; Arabic proficiency an advantage.
• Degree in civil engineering or construction management; chartered status preferred.

What We Offer:

• Competitive tax-free remuneration with project-completion incentives.
• Family status benefits, housing, and schooling allowances.
• Annual flights and full medical coverage.
• The mandate to lead delivery on Qatar’s most significant projects.

If you are a delivery-focused executive who thrives on complex programmes, apply today to lead this group’s operations in Doha.