Assistant Project Manager

Job description

Avanceon is hiring an Assistant Project Manager for the Projects Division at its Qatar office. This is a developmental role leading toward full Project Manager responsibilities, with exposure to complex automation systems, customer engagement and international project standards.

The post holder supports the Project Manager with planning and coordination, technical documentation, commercial and contractual follow-up, and the interface with clients and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in preparing execution plans, schedules and progress reports using Avanceon's project control templates
• Coordinate between Engineering, SCM, Finance, QA/QC and Site to ensure timely task completion
• Track project milestones, material deliveries and resource mobilization plans
• Maintain and update project dashboards and status trackers per PMO reporting standards
• Assist in preparing or reviewing system architecture diagrams, control philosophies, I/O lists, FAT/SAT protocols and project submittals
• Support Factory and Site Acceptance Tests, including documentation and punch-list closure
• Manage document transmittals in line with Avanceon's document control procedures
• Assist in monitoring project cost sheets, billing milestones and subcontractor claims
• Support preparation of variation orders, change requests and project correspondence
• Coordinate with SCM on supplier follow-ups, logistics and BOQ alignment
• Participate in client meetings, document minutes of meeting and update action trackers
• Coordinate with site teams on installation, testing and commissioning progress and follow up on punch-list closure before handover

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or Control Systems Engineering
• 10-12 years of experience in industrial automation or control system projects, ideally in a system integrator or EPC environment (4-5 years in the Middle East)
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Water or Manufacturing sectors is a strong advantage
• Solid understanding of PLC and SCADA systems, preferably Siemens PCS7, S7-400/1500 and WinCC
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams and control system architecture drawings
• Proficiency in MS Project, Excel and project reporting tools
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills

Benefits

• Mentorship from experienced Project Managers on high-value automation projects
• Continuous learning and structured career progression

Skills

• MS Project
• PLC
• Project Coordination
• SCADA
• Siemens PCS7
• WinCC