Project Director - Infrastructure

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

Job summary

Parsons in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is seeking a Project Director to lead large-scale infrastructure project delivery, overseeing budgets, schedules, safety, quality and stakeholder coordination. The role requires directing multidisciplinary teams, interfacing with clients and government agencies, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will develop execution plans, manage resources, monitor progress, and drive change when needed while representing the company to clients and stakeholders across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in project management, civil engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 18 years of relevant engineering or project management experience on large-scale programs.
• Broad technical and business knowledge of project delivery and management.
• Professional registration or licensure may be required.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience interfacing with clients, stakeholders, and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of large-scale government and commercial building projects.
• Manage interdisciplinary teams of engineers, architects, consultants, contractors and subcontractors.
• Serve as primary company representative to clients, government agencies, tenants and stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver project reports, presentations, briefings, and correspondence.
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules, execution plans and resource requirements.
• Coordinate project activities across design, engineering, construction, facilities and operations.
• Oversee projects within occupied facilities while minimizing disruption to users.
• Monitor progress, milestones, costs, schedules and deliverables.
• Identify and resolve risks, delays, cost overruns and scope changes.
• Negotiate changes to scope of work with clients and subcontractors.
• Maintain change orders and project documentation.
• Lead regular project status meetings and track action items.
• Ensure compliance with government procedures, standards, contractual requirements and regulatory approvals.
• Provide technical and strategic guidance and stay involved in design and delivery.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for additional work.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in project management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Job description

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Job Description:

Project Director - Infrastructure

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Parsons is looking for a talented Project Director to lead the successful delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects while managing multidisciplinary teams, clients, budgets, schedules, quality, safety, and stakeholder coordination.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead the planning and execution of large-scale government and commercial building projects.
• Manage interdisciplinary teams of engineers, architects, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Serve as the primary company representative to clients, government agencies, tenants, and stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver project reports, presentations, briefings, and correspondence.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, execution plans, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate project activities across design, engineering, construction, facilities, and operations teams.
• Manage projects within occupied facilities while minimizing disruption to building users.
• Oversee project scope, quality, health and safety, risk, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor project progress, milestones, costs, schedules, and deliverables.
• Identify and resolve project risks, delays, cost overruns, and scope changes.
• Negotiate changes to the scope of work with clients and subcontractors.
• Maintain accurate and timely change orders and project documentation.
• Lead regular project status meetings and track action items.
• Ensure compliance with government procedures, industry standards, contractual requirements, and regulatory approvals.
• Provide technical and strategic guidance to project teams and remain actively involved in project design and delivery.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional work.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in project management, Civil Engineering, or a related technical or business field.
• Minimum of 18 years of relevant engineering or project management experience on large-scale programs.
• Broad technical and business knowledge, with a strong understanding of project delivery and management principles.
• Professional registration or licensure may be required.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience interfacing effectively with clients, stakeholders, and senior management.
• Willingness and ability to remain actively involved in the technical and design aspects of projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable industry standards, practices, and procedures.

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