Senior Project Manager – Construction

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

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Construction in Abu Dhabi to lead large-scale engineering and infrastructure programs. You will mobilize teams, represent the firm in client and subcontractor interactions, and drive quality performance across execution phases.

The role requires extensive experience in construction management, Abu Dhabi project exposure, and the ability to manage scope changes while ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale engineering construction programs.
• Strong leadership and communication across stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Parsons project management certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Mobilize resources to form project teams capable of delivering quality work.
• Represent the company with clients and subcontractors during program execution.
• Negotiate changes to scope with clients and key subcontractors.
• Monitor instructions and commitments related to the project.
• Participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and public meetings.

Skills

Project management

Client interfacing

Technical hands-on

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional registration may be required

Job description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager – Construction

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode: On-site

Date Posted: 2 November 2026

Job Reference/ID: R188100

Job Description / Role:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Project Manager to join our team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Mobilize company resources to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
• Act as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.
• Negotiate changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
• Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.
• Participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
• Oversee establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
• Establish the program requirements for all areas of the project, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
• Work with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project.
• Ensure that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.
• Work with the key project individual to devise and execute actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work. Advises the client and company management of any such changes.
• Responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders.
• Promote technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes.
• Monitor and report to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule.
• Establish weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 18 years of related engineering construction management experience on large scale roads and infrastructure programs
• Abu Dhabi project experience is required
• Major project experience AED1B+

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution
• Professional registration may also be required.

Skills Required:

• Ability to manage projects, interface with clients and enjoy being hands on technically in the project.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards Incumbent must meet Parsons’ project management certification requirements.
• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications

Employment / Job Type:

Full Time

Nationality:

Any Nationality

About the Company:

United States technology and engineering company working across defence, intelligence, cyber security, and critical infrastructure. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Parsons has a long Middle East presence with offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha, delivering design and programme management for highways, bridges, rail, airports, and large master planned developments.

Company Industry:

Construction

Department / Functional Area:

Project/Program Management

Closing Date:

31 January 2027