Design Manager, Deep Utilities – Luxury Infra in Dubai

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 446,400 - 613,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Long-term career growth

Global project exposure

Job summary

Parsons Corporation is hiring an experienced Design Manager - Infrastructure in Dubai to oversee the planning, design, and integration of deep utilities for high-end luxury developments. The role involves technical leadership in areas such as water, wastewater, stormwater, and telecommunications.

Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 16 years of experience in deep services for large-scale projects and expertise in Civil 3D and related tools, along with strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of experience in deep services design and delivery for large-scale infrastructure or mixed-use projects.
• Strong background in luxury or high-end development environments preferred.
• In-depth understanding of Dubai regulatory standards, permitting, and authority coordination.
• Proven track record managing multidisciplinary design and construction teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full design and coordination of deep utility services including potable water, wastewater, stormwater drainage, power distribution, gas, district cooling, and telecom networks.
• Oversee system modeling, hydraulic analysis, and optimization to ensure efficiency and reliability.
• Integrate deep services design with masterplanning, architectural, and structural disciplines for cohesive project execution.
• Coordinate with internal teams, design consultants, and contractors to deliver compliant and high-quality solutions.
• Liaise with Dubai Municipality, DEWA, Etisalat, and other local authorities for NOC approvals and design compliance.
• Supervise construction support, inspection, and commissioning activities for deep utility networks.

Skills

Deep utilities design and modeling (water, wastewater, stormwater, power, telecom)

Civil 3D, WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, StormCAD, ETAP proficiency

Infrastructure coordination and masterplanning

Risk assessment and value engineering

Authority liaison and NOC management (Dubai Municipality, DEWA, Etisalat)

Construction supervision and commissioning support

Sustainability and smart infrastructure integration

Project leadership and stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Tools

Civil 3D

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

StormCAD

ETAP

Job description

Parsons Corporation is hiring an experienced Design Manager - Infrastructure in Dubai to oversee the planning, design, and integration of deep utilities for high-end luxury developments. The role involves technical leadership in areas such as water, wastewater, stormwater, and telecommunications.

Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 16 years of experience in deep services for large-scale projects and expertise in Civil 3D and related tools, along with strong leadership skills.