Logistics Director - Programme Delivery

Parsons

Dubai

On-site

AED 558,000 - 781,200

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Logistics Director - Programme Delivery in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This senior role involves leading the logistics strategy for a multi-package venue and infrastructure programme.

The ideal candidate should have at least 20 years of experience in logistics and supply chain, with substantial expertise in coordinating complex building operations. Strong leadership capabilities and excellent stakeholder management skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

Minimum 20 years of experience in construction, infrastructure, or programme logistics.
Significant experience in senior leadership positions with responsibility for major project logistics.
Proven involvement in exhibition centres and comparable mega-projects.

Responsibilities

Lead project-wide logistics strategy for a multi-package venue and infrastructure programme.
Develop and implement comprehensive programme-wide logistics strategy.
Establish logistics principles, governance procedures, and performance standards.

Skills

Programme logistics strategy

Construction logistics management

Traffic management planning

Stakeholder coordination

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Snapshot

Logistics Director - Programme Delivery

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Logistics and Supply Chain

Function: Logistics

Experience: Minimum 20 years

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: 50,000-70,000 (Estimated)

Gender: Any

Nationality: Any

Role Overview

Logistics Director - Programme Delivery in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Logistics and Supply Chain opportunity leading project-wide logistics strategy for a large, multi-package venue and infrastructure programme. Parsons Corporation is hiring an accomplished logistics leader to manage access, traffic movement, material flow, contractor interfaces, site utilization, operational readiness, and phased delivery across a complex development environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive programme-wide logistics strategy covering design, mobilisation, construction, commissioning, and handover.
Establish logistics principles, governance procedures, performance standards, reporting requirements, and escalation routes.
Prepare and maintain integrated logistics plans for all major work packages and project phases.
Define site access arrangements, entry and exit controls, security interfaces, and workforce movement strategies.
Develop traffic management plans for construction vehicles, deliveries, plant, buses, emergency access, and operational traffic.
Plan laydown areas, material storage zones, consolidation centres, loading areas, and temporary logistics facilities.
Coordinate material deliveries, unloading arrangements, internal distribution, and just‑in‑time supply requirements.
Manage logistics interfaces across buildings, infrastructure, utilities, public realm works, temporary works, and operational facilities.
Direct logistics coordination among contractors, consultants, specialist suppliers, client teams, and external stakeholders.
Establish clear protocols for shared access routes, lifting zones, delivery slots, storage areas, and constrained workspaces.
Oversee plant movements, heavy transport, crane operations, lifting activities, and abnormal load deliveries.
Coordinate temporary roads, haul routes, hoarding, gates, signage, barriers, and traffic control measures.
Work with planners to align logistics activities with construction sequencing, critical milestones, and look‑ahead programmes.
Support the development of buildable phasing strategies and practical site utilisation plans.
Lead logistics planning for major concrete pours, structural installations, equipment deliveries, commissioning milestones, and phased handovers.
Coordinate logistics requirements for venue readiness, trial operations, public events, and operational transition where applicable.
Engage with authorities to secure traffic approvals, access permits, road occupancy permissions, and logistics‑related clearances.
Maintain compliance with authority conditions, transport regulations, site rules, and project procedures.
Identify logistics risks affecting safety, programme, cost, productivity, access, or operational continuity.
Develop mitigation, contingency, and recovery plans for high‑risk logistics activities.
Monitor contractor compliance with approved logistics plans and correct unsafe or inefficient practices.
Establish key performance indicators for deliveries, access control, traffic flow, storage utilisation, and logistics productivity.
Produce logistics dashboards, progress reports, risk registers, interface trackers, and decision records.
Promote digital tools for vehicle booking, delivery scheduling, access monitoring, logistics modelling, and performance reporting.
Review contractor logistics plans, traffic management proposals, lifting studies, and temporary facility arrangements.
Support procurement and contract teams by defining logistics requirements within tender and contract documentation.
Evaluate logistics‑related variations, constraints, claims, and contractor proposals.
Ensure logistics activities comply with health, safety, environmental, and emergency response requirements.
Coordinate with safety teams on pedestrian segregation, vehicle movement, lifting zones, emergency routes, and high‑risk operations.
Lead logistics coordination meetings and communicate priorities clearly to project stakeholders.
Recruit, mentor, organise, and manage logistics managers, coordinators, traffic teams, and specialist resources.
Drive consistent performance, accountability, cooperation, and continuous improvement across the logistics function.
Balance strategic programme requirements with immediate operational needs across multiple active work fronts.

Ideal Profile

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
Master's degree in a relevant field is advantageous.
Professional certification in logistics, project management, construction management, or supply chain management is desirable.
Membership of a recognised professional institution is preferred.
Minimum 20 years of experience in construction, infrastructure, or programme logistics.
Significant experience in senior leadership positions with responsibility for major project logistics.
Proven involvement in exhibition centres, convention facilities, airports, transport hubs, mixed‑use developments, or comparable mega‑projects.
Strong track record managing logistics across multi‑package programmes involving multiple contractors and complex interfaces.
Extensive knowledge of construction logistics, traffic planning, access control, material handling, and site operations.
Experience planning laydown areas, delivery routes, storage facilities, lifting zones, and temporary logistics infrastructure.
Thorough understanding of construction sequencing, phasing, temporary works, and operational constraints.
Experience managing logistics in live, occupied, or partially operational environments.
Ability to develop logistics governance systems, reporting structures, performance measures, and operational procedures.
Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements related to traffic, lifting, deliveries, and site access.
Commercial awareness covering logistics costs, contractor obligations, claims, variations, and resource planning.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence clients, authorities, contractors, and consultants.
Demonstrated leadership capability managing large logistics teams and specialist resources.
Excellent problem‑solving, risk management, planning, negotiation, and decision‑making abilities.
Ability to maintain strategic oversight while responding effectively to immediate site challenges.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with clear executive reporting capability.