Construction Project Director Buildings

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Abu Dhabi seeks a Construction Project Director (Buildings) with hands-on leadership to oversee large-scale projects from inception to delivery. You will mobilize resources, manage client interfaces, and drive Quality, Safety, and execution plans to meet program goals.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, 20+ years in similar projects, and Abu Dhabi experience. Strong communication and PM certification are essential to succeed in a dynamic, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Minimum 20 years of experience delivering large-scale buildings projects.
• Ideally 5 years Abu Dhabi project experience.
• Ability to manage projects, interface with clients and stay hands-on technically.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards and Parsons PM certification requirements.
• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity with strong written and oral communications.

Responsibilities

• Mobilize company resources to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
• Act as the company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during program execution.
• Negotiate changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
• Oversee establishment of project execution, safety, QA/QC plans, and other required documents.
• Develop budgets, schedules, and plans for various project elements with other managers and leads.
• Monitor progress and report to management on milestones, costs, and schedule risks.
• Establish weekly meetings to review project status and formulate action items.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project management

Client interface

Communication skills

Hands-on technical

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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Job Description:

Construction Project Director (Buildings)

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Construction Director to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Mobilize company resources to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
• Act as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.
• Negotiate changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
• Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.
• Participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
• Oversee establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
• Establish the program requirements for all areas of the project, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
• Work with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project.
• Ensure that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.
• Work with the key project individual to devise and execute actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work. Advises the client and company management of any such changes.
• Responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders.
• Promote technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes.
• Monitor and report to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule.
• Establish weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 20 years experience delivering large scale buildings projects.
• Ideally 5 years Abu Dhabi project experience.
• Ability to manage projects, interface with clients and enjoy being hands on technically in the project
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards Incumbent must meet Parsons' project management certification requirements
• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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