Project Manager (O&M - District Cooling Plant and Airside) Brunel

Location: Doha, Qatar

Contract Duration: Long-term Permanent

Type of Hire: Direct Staff Role

Scope: Comprehensive Maintenance Contract O&M for District Cooling Plant, Distribution Network and Airside HVAC Systems

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Job Description

·        The PM will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of the comprehensive maintenance contract, covering our district cooling production assets, the chilled water distribution network and all airside systems.

·        He will ensure the safe, reliable, efficient and contract-compliant operation, balancing performance, energy efficiency, client satisfaction and strict HSE adherence.

·        He will ensure operational performance, maintenance execution, budget control, subcontractor management and client interface across the entire cooling chain on our project, from plant to terminal units.

·        He will represent company in meetings with the client and client's senior management, providing clear reporting, updates and strategic recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

1.       Contract and Client Management

• Own and manage the comprehensive O&M contract.

• Ensure compliance with SLAs, KPIs, availability, internal compliance and regulatory requirements.

• Serve as the primary client interface for all technical, operational and commercial matters.

• Lead monthly/annual performance reviews.

• Present consolidated KPIs like: plant efficiency, network performance, airside comfort, safety metrics, etc...

• Manage contract variation orders, additional works and any additional claims across the full scope of operations.

• Ensure timely submission of contractual reports, logs, compliance documentations including HSE reporting.

2.       District Cooling Plant operations

• Ensure safe and uninterrupted operation of the central plant assets (chillers, pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, electrical systems, operators room, BMS/SCADA, etc...)

• Guarantee cooling capacity availability and redundancy during peak demand.

• Supervise plant operations, shift teams and incident response (should be on call for emergencies 24/7).

• Integrate safety procedures into all operation activities to ensure plant and personnel protection.

3.       Distribution Network Management

• Manage operation and maintenance of chilled water networks, including the piping, valves, meters, expansion systems, energy transfer stations and the thermal storage tank.

• Monitor network deltaT, losses, hydraulic performance and safety compliance.

• Coordinate emergency repairs, isolation, flushing with minimal operational impact following safe work practices.

4.       Airside Systems Management

• Ensure reliable operation and maintenance of airside equipment: AHUs, FCUs, VAVs, Dampers, Sensors, Actuators, HRUs, etc...

• Guarantee indoor environmental quality while maintaining HSE standards for occupied spaces.

• Implement PPM and CPM programs that are aligned with OEM recommendations, industry best practices (ASHRAE for example) and safety regulations.

• Coordinate airside operations with plant output to maintain system efficiency and compliance.

5.       Controls, BMS and integration

• Coordinate closely with our BMS engineers and Control Room operators.

• Oversee integrated BMS/SCADA  operation across plant, network and airside systems.

• Ensure proper sequencing, setpoints, alarms and trend logging.

• Lead troubleshooting of control issues impacting performance, comfort and safety.

• Drive continuous optimization while maintaining operational safety and regulatory compliance.

6.       Maintenance Strategy and Execution

• Develop and implement integrated maintenance strategies for plant, network and airside assets, with HSE considerations embedded in all procedures.

• Supervise major overhauls, shutdowns, and seasonal maintenance, ensuring safety and risk mitigation are central.

• Maintain accuracy for work orders, spares, and maintenance history.

• Conduct root cause analysis for failures and implement corrective actions with safety compliance as a core metric.

7.       Energy Performance and System Optimization

• Monitor and optimize KPIs: Plant efficiency, network deltaT, airside energy use and occupant comfort.

• Identify and implement energy optimization measures without compromising safety or reliability.

• Ensure balancing of plant output and airside demand prioritizes safe and compliant operations.

8.       HSE, Quality and Compliance

• Ensure HSE compliance is embedded into all operations, maintenance and project management activities.

• Lead safety culture initiatives.

• Integrate risk assessments, permit to work systems, and safety checks into every maintenance, operational and client facing activities.

• Oversee incident investigations, near-miss reporting and corrective actions across the full scope of operations.

• Maintain compliance with statutory inspections and internal Company quality standards.

9.       Team and Subcontractor Management

• Lead multidisciplinary teams: Plant engineers, HVAC engineers, Safety Engineers, BMS Engineers, HR and Admin Staff, operators and subcontractors.

• Ensure competence, certifications, training and safe work practices.

• Coordinate site access, work permits, client interaction safely and efficiently.

• foster a performance driven, customer focused and safety first culture.

10. Budget and Cost Control

• Manage O&M budget covering plant, network and airside maintenance.

• Control operational costs, spares, consumables, and subcontracted services without compromising safety, quality or compliance.

• Identify cost optimization opportunities aligned with operational reliability and HSE compliance.