Handover Coordinator - Drainage and Sewerage Projects

About the role

Parsons is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Handover Coordinator in Doha, Qatar. The role manages the project handover process, ensuring the smooth transfer of completed works from the construction team to the client and stakeholders, with a focus on drainage and sewerage projects.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee handover of completed drainage, sewerage and infrastructure works, collecting and submitting documentation, certificates and approvals.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, procurement and quality assurance teams to meet project deliverables before handover.
• Track and manage handover documentation, keeping it accurate, complete and compliant with project specifications.
• Hold handover meetings with clients and stakeholders to review progress, address outstanding issues and confirm requirements.
• Ensure contractual obligations are met, including final inspections, testing, approvals and regulatory permits.
• Prepare and maintain handover schedules, and assist in preparing as-built drawings, O&M manuals and other handover documents.
• Follow up on final inspections and testing, resolving punch list items before handover.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders on concerns and provide post-handover support.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management or a related field from an accredited university.
• Minimum 14 years of experience in project coordination or handover management, including at least 5 years in a consultancy environment.
• Proven experience managing handovers, documentation, final inspections, testing and contractual compliance in drainage and sewerage projects.
• Fluent English with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Desired: experience in the Middle East or Gulf region, familiarity with local regulations, and experience with international and local handover standards.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of construction processes, drainage systems and sewerage networks.
• MS Office and project management software such as Primavera and MS Project.
• Document management systems.
• Organizational, communication and problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure and with multidisciplinary teams.