Senior Infrastructure Project Director – Roads & Utilities

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Abu Dhabi, UAE, seeks a Project Director - Infrastructure (Roads and Utilities) to lead delivery of major projects within large-scale programs. You will act as primary client representative, coordinate with consultants, contractors, and authorities, and ensure safety, quality, time and budget goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 20+ years of infrastructure delivery, and proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 20+ years of experience in infrastructure project delivery, with a strong emphasis on construction.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale roads and utilities projects.
• Extensive experience managing large, multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams
• Mandatory Middle East experience.
• In-depth knowledge of infrastructure standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary representative with clients, contractors, consultants, and government authorities
• Lead the delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects, focusing on roads and utilities
• Oversee project execution plans including health & safety, quality assurance/control, and risk management frameworks
• Manage multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal resource allocation and performance
• Monitor project progress, budgets, schedules, and KPIs to ensure successful delivery
• Identify and mitigate risks, delays, and cost overruns through proactive planning and corrective actions
• Lead commercial discussions, including scope changes, claims, and variations
• Ensure full compliance with local regulations, standards, and client requirements
• Provide regular reporting to senior stakeholders on project status, key milestones, and critical issues
• Support stakeholder engagement and maintain strong relationships with all project parties
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and best practices across project delivery

Skills

Infrastructure delivery

Roads & utilities

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Middle East experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Parsons in Abu Dhabi, UAE, seeks a Project Director - Infrastructure (Roads and Utilities) to lead delivery of major projects within large-scale programs. You will act as primary client representative, coordinate with consultants, contractors, and authorities, and ensure safety, quality, time and budget goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 20+ years of infrastructure delivery, and proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams.