Senior Project Manager - Construction

Parsons Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Project Manager for construction programs. The role requires leading project teams, interfacing with clients and subcontractors, and managing scope changes, schedules, and budgets on large-scale infrastructure programs.

The ideal candidate has extensive managing experience in Abu Dhabi projects, a civil engineering degree, and professional PM credentials. The position is full-time on-site with opportunities for growth and advancement within Parsons'

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.
• 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+.

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.
• 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 project team to devise and execute actions to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.
• Promote QA processes and ensure project quality standards are met.
• Monitor and report to management on progress, milestones, and factors affecting cost or schedule.
• Establish weekly meetings to review project status and formulate action items.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

PM certification

Communication skills

Industry standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

Senior Project Manager - Construction

Abu Dhabi, UAE

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

What You'll Be Doing:

• 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.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution
• Minimum 18 years of related engineering construction management experience on large scaleroads and infrastructure programs
• Abu Dhabi project experience is required
• Major project experience AED1B+
• Professional registration may also be 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

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