ITS Construction Manager - Smart Mobility

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

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Dubai seeks an ITS Construction Manager to lead complex intelligent transportation systems projects. You will oversee ITS deployment, systems integration, and construction supervision across multiple packages, coordinating with contractors, authorities, and clients to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires 20+ years in transportation programs, 10+ years in ITS leadership, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunications/Transportation or related engineering field.
• 20+ years of overall experience in planning, design, construction supervision, or program management of major transportation projects.
• Minimum 10 years in leadership managing ITS, Smart Mobility, Traffic Management Systems, or similar programs.
• Proven experience leading large multidisciplinary teams and delivering ITS solutions.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English; Arabic knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of ITS programs against objectives, budgets, schedules and safety standards.
• Direct Resident Engineers and multidisciplinary teams across multiple contracts.
• Coordinate with contractors, client representatives, authorities, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Establish effective communication across project teams, client organizations and authorities.
• Ensure application of PM procedures, QA processes, and engineering standards.
• Oversee deployment, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness of ITS solutions.
• Lead meetings, technical reviews, and stakeholder coordination workshops.
• Direct contractual and commercial activities including claims and variations.
• Oversee integration of ITS with existing infrastructure and smart city platforms.
• Prepare executive reports and dashboards for client and senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

English

Communication

Arabic helpful

Education

Bachelor in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PMP / PE / CEng

Job description

ITS Construction Manager - Smart Mobility Job Snapshot

Role: ITS Construction Manager

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Project Management

Experience: Minimum 20 years overall, including 10 years in ITS leadership

Job Type: Full Time

Parsons Corporation is seeking an ITS Construction Manager in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to lead the delivery of complex Intelligent Transportation Systems and technology-driven transportation infrastructure projects. The role oversees multiple concurrent ITS construction and deployment packages from initiation through final handover, with responsibility for technical delivery, construction supervision, systems integration, commercial coordination, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and stakeholder management.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Project Management
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

What You 'll Be Doing

• Lead the overall delivery of Intelligent Transportation Systems programs against established objectives, milestones, budgets, schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Provide strategic direction to Resident Engineers, Senior ITS Engineers, and multidisciplinary supervision teams working across multiple contract packages.
• Coordinate contractors, client representatives, service authorities, technology suppliers, and other stakeholders to support project execution and minimize interface conflicts.
• Establish effective communication channels among project teams, contractors, client organizations, and relevant authorities.
• Ensure consistent application of project management procedures, contract administration practices, quality assurance processes, and engineering standards.
• Oversee deployment, integration, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness of ITS solutions.
• Direct delivery activities involving traffic management systems, CCTV, vehicle detection systems, dynamic message signs, communication networks, and emerging smart mobility technologies.
• Review program performance, identify risks and delivery challenges, and implement mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Lead project meetings, technical reviews, progress assessments, and stakeholder coordination workshops.
• Direct contractual and commercial activities involving claims, variation orders, dispute resolution, and contractor performance.
• Oversee integration of ITS solutions with existing transportation infrastructure, traffic management centers, communication networks, and related smart city platforms.
• Prepare and present executive reports, project dashboards, and strategic recommendations to the client and senior management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary project teams while supporting safety, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 20 years of overall professional experience involving the planning, design, implementation, construction supervision, or program management of major transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience managing Intelligent Transportation Systems, Smart Mobility, Traffic Management Systems, or similar technology-intensive transportation programs.
• Proven experience managing large multidisciplinary engineering and construction supervision teams.
• Demonstrated experience delivering major ITS solutions including traffic management centers, CCTV systems, vehicle detection systems, dynamic message signs, communications networks, and systems integration.
• Strong knowledge of international ITS standards, transportation technologies, systems integration methodologies, and operational concepts.
• Extensive experience in contract administration, project controls, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and commercial management.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects within complex stakeholder environments.
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, negotiation, and client relationship management skills.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Arabic language knowledge is an advantage.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Master 's degree in Engineering, Transportation Systems, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional registration or certification such as PMP, PE, CEng, or equivalent.
• Previous experience delivering ITS, Smart Mobility, Traffic Management Center, or Smart City programs within the GCC region.
• Experience working with road authorities and transportation agencies such as RTA, MOT, Ashghal, or comparable government organizations.
• Background in advanced transportation technologies, connected and autonomous vehicle systems, AI-enabled transportation solutions, communication networks, and digital infrastructure.
• Experience overseeing complex systems integration, testing, commissioning, and operational acceptance.
• Experience managing large program portfolios and high-profile stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge of asset management, performance management systems, and digital project delivery platforms.
• Arabic language capability is considered an advantage.

Leadership Scope

The ITS Construction Manager provides senior oversight across both physical infrastructure delivery and technology integration. The position requires coordination of engineering, construction, commercial, operational, and stakeholder activities while ensuring individual ITS packages function together as an integrated transportation system through testing, commissioning, and final operational acceptance.

About Parsons

Parsons Corporation delivers professional services across transportation, infrastructure, and technology-focused projects. This Dubai-based position contributes to the delivery of intelligent and connected transportation infrastructure through senior project leadership, multidisciplinary coordination, ITS systems integration, and construction management.