Project Manager - Parsons Corporation - Dubai, UAE

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 334,800 - 446,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career growth

Collaborative environment

Exposure to complex development programs

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Project Manager in Dubai, responsible for leading a community development initiative. The role ensures the delivery of medium to large projects on time and within budget, while meeting technical, contractual, and commercial objectives.

The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of project management experience, specifically with community development projects in Dubai. Parsons offers an opportunity for long-term career growth in a collaborative environment with exposure to complex development programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of relevant project management experience.
• Proven experience managing community development projects in Dubai.
• Prior experience in a PMC role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects ensuring on-time and budget delivery.
• Act as representative during project execution.
• Negotiate client scope changes and secure additional work.
• Develop and distribute clear project objectives.
• Monitor and report project progress and risks.

Skills

Leadership and team management capabilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic

Knowledge of industry practices and Dubai regulations

Commercial and contractual awareness

Effective use of current technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field

Job description

Project Manager – Parsons Corporation – Dubai, UAE

Position Overview: Project Manager role in Dubai leading a community development initiative for Parsons Corporation. The role provides overall direction and management for medium to large projects, ensuring on‑schedule delivery within budget while meeting contractual, technical, and commercial objectives.

Job Details: Country: UAE | City: Dubai | Industry: Civil Engineering | Function: Project Management | Salary: 30000-40000 monthly (Market estimated) | Gender: Any | Candidate Nationality: Any | Job Type: Full-time.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as company representative with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders during project execution
• Negotiate scope changes with the client and secure additional work as required
• Follow up on instructions, commitments, and contractual obligations
• Participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and public meetings
• Oversee development and implementation of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, and QA/QC Plan
• Define program requirements and ensure deliverables meet established criteria
• Develop and distribute clear project descriptions and objectives to project teams
• Plan, direct, supervise, and control business, technical, financial, and administrative project functions
• Assign responsibilities to key team members and support performance reviews and development plans
• Mobilize company resources and coordinate with support departments and other offices
• Collaborate with facilities teams to address project space and logistics needs
• Develop budgets, schedules, and execution plans with project engineers and discipline leads
• Ensure projects meet or exceed cost, schedule, and quality targets
• Implement corrective action plans for cost overruns, delays, or scope changes and advise stakeholders accordingly
• Maintain timely change orders and promote technical and commercial excellence through QA processes
• Monitor and report project progress, milestones, risks, and impacts to management
• Conduct weekly project status meetings and track action items
• Perform other duties associated with the role as required

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical or business field
• Minimum 20 years of relevant project management experience
• Proven experience managing community development projects in Dubai
• Prior experience in a PMC role is preferred
• Residential and buildings project background is required
• Demonstrated ability to lead large teams and manage complex programs

Skills Set

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic
• In-depth knowledge of industry practices and Dubai regulations
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness
• Ability to leverage current technologies for effective project execution

Why Join Us

• Lead a high-profile community development project in Dubai
• Long-term career growth with a global engineering and project management organization
• Collaborative environment with strong leadership support
• Exposure to complex, multi-disciplinary development programs

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, construction, and project management organization delivering complex infrastructure, transportation, and development projects worldwide. With a strong presence in Dubai, Parsons supports landmark community and urban development initiatives through technical excellence, innovation, and a commitment to quality and client success.