Technical Writer | AECOM Doha, Qatar

The Role

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government.آ With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves.آ AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation, and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural, and social environments.آ A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 100 countries and had revenue of $7.0 billion during the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2010.آ More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.Transportation We provide professional services in areas such as aviation, transit, freight rail, highways and bridges, planning, and ports and marine. Our global network of top-tier specialists delivers comprehensive services over the full life cycle of a project to benefit clients in government and private industries. Working at AECOM makes you a member of a global team and an award-winning company. You are supported through a network of connections within your role, your discipline and the regions in which you operate. With 45,000 people in more than 100 countries, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. Our highly capable team provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments.At AECOM, our global network of planners, engineers, project managers and supporting technical specialists provides high quality services to public and private sector clients around the world. Travel by land, by sea or by air, and you will encounter transportation systems and facilities that AECOM has planned or designed whether a new subway system for New York City, a massive urban development project in the United Arab Emirates, a major container terminal in the port of Hong Kong, a 25-mile toll road in Western Sydney, or the capital improvement program at Los Angeles International Airport; they are all part of AECOM’s award-winning global transportation experience.AECOM has been awarded a six-year, US$149.3-million contract to provide program management services to the New Doha Port project in Qatar. Undertaken by the Government of Qatar, the US$7-billion construction value port project is currently the world’s largest “”greenfield”" port-development project. The project is intended to better position Qatar to benefit from the expected regional growth in container and vehicle carrier traffic as well as general cargo traffic.Technical WriterJob Summary: The Technical Writer is responsible for the recording and distribution of meeting minutes and the gathering, organizing, and publishing of the package monthly report as well as other reports or presentation required during the course of the construction. The Technical Writer plays a key role in documenting the interchanges between the Resident Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineer, and the Contractor. Duties & Responsibilities: Manage production of documents, reports, and presentations. Compile and assimilate technical content from others and edit into high standard documents. Review and proof reading of documents. Liaise effectively with staff and external contacts. Produce digital art files for various media including print, web, broadcast, and PowerPoint. Scanning, file retrieval, digital photo-shopping and illustration as required. Assist in the production of the project, presentations, and proposals. Solve problems both creatively and technically to produce projects effectively. Make suggestions for any improvements to design/production. Maintain high standards of copywriting and exercising quality control on all copy. Ability to think creatively and justify concepts to Clients and team members. Qualification: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Specific Skills Required: Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Work, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent working knowledge of desktop publishing software; In-Design or Illustrator preferable. Excellent technical report writing skills. Ability to collate information accurately. Able to work alone with minimal supervision. Ability to maintain confidentiality of all department/company matters. Person Specification (Personality Attributes): Meticulous attention to detail. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent time management and prioritization. Able to manage pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to work with staff members and obtain the information from them required for the work product. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical writing, journalism, or related field.AECOM employees around the world enjoy a wide range of benefits and competitive compensation package. AECOM is much more than just a place to work. It’s a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It’s a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world’s most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide. It’s a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It’s what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. Come grow with us! For more information on AECOM, please visit our website at www.aecom.com. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AECOM employees around the world enjoy a wide range of benefits and competitive compensation package. AECOM is much more than just a place to work. It’s a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It’s a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world’s most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects world wide. It’s a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It’s what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Job Summary: The Technical Writer is responsible for the recording and distribution of meeting minutes and the gathering, organizing, and publishing of the package monthly report as well as other reports or presentation required during the course of the construction. The Technical Writer plays a key role in documenting the interchanges between the Resident Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineer, and the Contractor.

Duties & Responsibilities: Manage production of documents, reports, and presentations. Compile and assimilate technical content from others and edit into high standard documents. Review and proof reading of documents. Liaise effectively with staff and external contacts. Produce digital art files for various media including print, web, broadcast, and PowerPoint. Scanning, file retrieval, digital photo-shopping and illustration as required. Assist in the production of the project, presentations, and proposals. Solve problems both creatively and technically to produce projects effectively. Make suggestions for any improvements to design/production. Maintain high standards of copywriting and exercising quality control on all copy. Ability to think creatively and justify concepts to Clients and team members.

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Specific Skills Required: Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Work, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent working knowledge of desktop publishing software; In-Design or Illustrator preferable. Excellent technical report writing skills. Ability to collate information accurately. Able to work alone with minimal supervision. Ability to maintain confidentiality of all department/company matters.

Person Specification (Personality Attributes): Meticulous attention to detail. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent time management and prioritization. Able to manage pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to work with staff members and obtain the information from them required for the work product.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical writing, journalism, or related field.

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