Job Description

The objective of the role:

The project specialist (also known as project coordinator or project expert) is a member of the telecommunication projects team responsible for advancing and controlling telecommunication project activities, under the direction and supervision of the project manager. He/she also performs administrative tasks such as communicating with clients, documenting progress, and document control (DCC).

List of Responsibilities:

  • Assist the project manager in the development of project management documents such as project budgets, project schedules, work scope, project plans, etc.
  • Execute project management administrative tasks such as managing invoices, archiving project documents, etc.
  • Check received documents from the engineering department, in terms of the format required by the customer as per contract procedures (DCC).
  • Help the project manager monitor project progress and team members’ performance.
  • Assist the project manager in the review of contractors’ quotations, preparing their contracts, etc.
  • Assist the Procurement Team in the inspection of the procured equipment, if needed.
  • Coordinate the resources allocated to the project to ensure that the project site team has what it needs at the right time.
  • Correspond, communicate, and meet with project clients to identify their needs and define project requirements, project timelines, etc.
  • Track the progress of project procurement, project schedule, etc. to ensure that clients’ needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner.

 

  • Reporting to: Telecommunication Project Manager.
  • Length of probation period: 3 Months.
  • Working hours: Saturday to Tuesday from 8 am to 5 pm; Wednesday from 8 am to 4 pm.
  • Travel requirements: frequently travel inside the country.
  • Commission, bonus, and benefits: breakfast, lunch, supplementary insurance, seasonal gifts, etc.

Requirements

University Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Project Management and Construction, or other related Engineering fields (graduates of top governmental universities are given priority).

Nature and Length of Previous Experience:

  • At least 3 to 5 years of experience in project coordination/assistance, DCC, or related fields.

Specialist Knowledge:

  • Familiar with project concepts and processes (familiarity with EPC Oil and Gas projects is a plus).
  • Familiarity with planning/scheduling in an EPC environment.
  • Familiar with the procurement process.
  • Capable of formal correspondence.Ability to handle meetings with customers.
  • Ability to use proper judgment to reprioritize work for urgent matters with multiple ongoing activities and responsibilities.
  • Familiarity with PMBOK standards, especially time and cost management is a plus.
  • Good at English.
  • Computer skills: MS Office (esp. Word, Excel, Outlook).

Soft Skills and Personality Traits:

  • Communication skills.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Leadership skills.
  • Multi-tasking skills.
  • Customer service skills.
  • Teamwork skills.
  • Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to handle stress well.
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
  • Detail-oriented.
  • Motivated and persevering.
  • Regular.
  • Good social behaviors and manners.

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