Project Director Infrastructure Design and Engineering Programs - Parsons Corporation - Abu Dhabi, U

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 558,000 - 725,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Parsons in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Project Director for Infrastructure Design and Engineering Programs. This senior role involves leading multidisciplinary teams and overseeing engineering design projects across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in infrastructure projects, strong financial management skills, and the ability to mentor project managers.

The role offers opportunities for career advancement and collaboration with global experts on strategic infrastructure initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience managing multidisciplinary engineering design teams.
• Proven track record managing project budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of project managers.
• Act as primary liaison between Parsons and clients.
• Oversee project team outputs to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Infrastructure project leadership

Engineering design management

Stakeholder engagement

Financial planning

Risk management

Technical review skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Project Director Infrastructure Design and Engineering Programs - Parsons Corporation - Abu Dhabi, UAE

Position Overview:Project Director Infrastructure Design and Engineering Programs in Abu Dhabi with Parsons Corporation leads multidisciplinary teams delivering complex infrastructure design projects across utilities, transportation, and urban development sectors. This senior leadership role focuses on managing project managers, overseeing engineering design delivery, maintaining financial and schedule performance, and ensuring projects meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Construction
• Function: Project Management
• Salary: 50000-65000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of project managers responsible for delivering large‑scale infrastructure design programs.
• Act as the primary liaison between Parsons and client organizations, ensuring effective project communication and alignment.
• Oversee project team outputs to ensure timely delivery of engineering design milestones.
• Ensure project execution follows Parsons quality standards, procedures, and project governance requirements.
• Establish and maintain project risk registers, identifying potential issues and escalating critical risks to senior leadership.
• Monitor and manage project financial performance including budgets, forecasts, and cost control.
• Conduct technical reviews of engineering deliverables, design documentation, and tender submissions.
• Oversee preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports and ensure accurate project reporting to stakeholders.
• Support strategic planning and delivery management for infrastructure design programs.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, consultants, and clients to ensure design solutions align with regulatory and operational requirements.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects through multiple design stages.
• Strong experience managing multidisciplinary engineering design teams.
• Proven track record managing project budgets, schedules, and engineering deliverables.
• Comprehensive understanding of infrastructure regulations, compliance frameworks, and engineering standards.
• Experience working within collaborative project environments involving multiple organizations and stakeholders.

Skills Set

• Infrastructure project leadership and engineering design management expertise.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and client relationship management skills.
• Financial planning, project scheduling, and risk management capabilities.
• Ability to perform technical review of engineering designs and project documentation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strategic decision making and commercial awareness in infrastructure program delivery.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead large‑scale infrastructure design programs in Abu Dhabi.
• Work with global engineering experts on complex infrastructure developments.
• Exposure to strategic infrastructure planning, utilities, and urban development initiatives.
• Career advancement opportunities within a leading global engineering consultancy.
• Collaborative work environment focused on innovation, engineering excellence, and sustainable development.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, infrastructure, and technology solutions company delivering complex transportation, infrastructure, environmental, and urban development projects worldwide. With strong operations across the Middle East including Abu Dhabi, Parsons partners with governments and developers to deliver advanced infrastructure programs that support sustainable cities and economic growth across the region.