Project Manager (Infrastructure Design)

Parsons Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager (Infrastructure Design) for Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will lead delivery of medium to large infrastructure projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and internal resources to meet client requirements, budgets, and schedules.

You’ll manage scope, risk, and quality across the project lifecycle, liaising with clients and stakeholders, while mentoring staff and supporting business development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in roads and infrastructure design projects.
• Minimum 2 years as Project Manager leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects within budgets and schedules.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and contract admin.
• Abu Dhabi experience and knowledge of local regulations are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery with scope, budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Manage client relationships and primary point of contact for project needs.
• Monitor performance, budgets, and schedules; implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, subcontractors, and procurement.
• Lead staffing, performance management, and mentoring of team members.
• Oversee risk, change management, and recovery strategies across projects.
• Ensure quality, safety, and contractual compliance throughout lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate reporting, documentation, and variations with clients.
• Support business development and tendering based on opportunities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Budget & scheduling

Client facing

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Team mentoring

Decision making

Abu Dhabi experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

PMP certification

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Project Manager (Infrastructure Design)

Abu Dhabi, UAE

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Parsons is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager (Infrastructure Design) to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager or Project Director, you will lead and manage the successful delivery of medium to large infrastructure projects in line with client requirements, contractual obligations, and company procedures. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, internal resources, and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of projects, including development of scope, budgets, schedules, resource plans and implementation strategies.
• Manage client relationships and act as the primary point of contact, ensuring project requirements, expectations, and deliverables are met.
• Monitor project performance, resources, budgets, and schedules, implementing corrective actions to address risks and challenges.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, vendors, and procurement activities to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Lead project staffing, team development, performance management, and mentoring of direct reports.
• Lead project planning and controls, including budgets, schedules, risk management, change management, and recovery strategies to address project challenges.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, security, and contractual requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee compliance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and company quality management systems while promoting technical and commercial excellence.
• Manage project documentation, reporting, change control, and contract variations, including negotiation of scope changes with clients and subcontractors.
• Chair project meetings, provide regular progress updates to stakeholders, and maintain accurate records of project activities and performance.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities for additional services and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Review bid documents and support procurement and tendering activities as required.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance management for project personnel to develop high-performing teams.
• Perform other project management duties necessary to ensure successful project completion.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related technical field from a recognized university.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in roads and infrastructure design projects.
• Minimum 2 years as Project Manager experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven experience delivering complex infrastructure design projects within budget and schedule constraints.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, contract administration, and commercial management.
• Strong understanding of design delivery of infrastructure projects, including roads, highways, bridges, utilities, drainage, public realm, and associated civil works.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and client-facing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Must have Abu Dhabi experience.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Professional Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
• Experience delivering major infrastructure projects in the UAE or GCC region.
• Familiarity with local authority requirements and approval processes.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional accreditation is advantageous.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary consultants and international project teams.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—

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