Senior Design Manager (Wet Utilities)

Parsons Oman; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Design Manager (Wet Utilities) to oversee teams and deliver projects. The ideal candidate has over 18 years of infrastructure experience, with significant time in the Middle East. Responsibilities include managing budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading technical outputs on large projects. Candidates with a Bachelor's in civil engineering and strong leadership skills are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Commitment to employee wellbeing

Qualifications

• Minimum 18+ years experience in infrastructure or land development design projects.
• At least 10 years of experience in the Middle East, preferably Dubai.
• Proven ability to manage large, complex engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of design managers and engineers on projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Oversee the design process and manage project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Design of wet utilities

Knowledge of local regulations

Communication in English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Job Description:

Senior Design Manager (Wet Utilities)

Dubai, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Design Manager (Wet Utilities) to join our team! In this role you will get to lead a team of talented design managers and engineers to deliver iconic projects across the Middle East region

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Work closely with other engineers, architects, project managers, and project directors to develop project designs and specifications, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure adherence to local safety and environmental regulations
• Oversee the design process, manage staff, and coordinate with local officials to ensure zoning and land‑use requirements compliance
• Provide input to discipline staffing budget estimates and staffing assignment schedules on each project
• Provide input to staff forecasting reports
• Monitor the quality and progress of each project within the portfolio, ensuring that production requirements are satisfied.
• Work closely with Project Managers to resolve any existing or forecasted problems related to quality of work, schedule performance or productivity.
• Provide input to standards and procedures manuals for the discipline. Recommends improvements to department procedures
• Provide inputs to the discipline’s annual salary plan
• Support pre‑contract and business development efforts as required, serving as technical consultant
• Actively participates in and promotes the Quality Improvement Program
• Contributes to a committee within the discipline, striving to motivate and educate the assigned personnel
• As nominated design manager on projects, lead the technical outputs for a large multidisciplinary projects.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering or a related discipline from a reputable institution
• Minimum 18+ years experience infrastructure or land development design projects, with at least 10 years in the Middle East, preferably Dubai
• Prior experience in design & management of wet utilities projects, including storm water, sewer and drainage is required
• Experience of managing a large group of Engineers, Designers, and technical support personnel
• Thorough knowledge of local regulations, building codes, and engineering standards
• Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex engineering projects
• Proven ability for directing work involving complex technical situations
• Possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of specific engineering software for use in completing engineering assignments
• Demonstrable ability to work effectively with diverse teams of people, from contractors to local government officials
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

• Master’s degree in engineering
• Professional Engineer registration with active membership in a professional engineering society

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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—APPLY TODAY!

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