Senior Project Manager Infrastructure and Transportation Engineering Projects - Parsons Corporation

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 390,600 - 502,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to lead large scale infrastructure projects in Dubai

Professional growth opportunities within an international engineering consultancy

Competitive compensation and long term career advancement

Job summary

Parsons is looking for a Senior Project Manager Infrastructure Engineering in Dubai to lead complex infrastructure and land development projects. The ideal candidate will manage project scope, financial performance, engineering coordination, and client relationships ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities include overseeing project execution, managing budgets, and coordinating engineering resources. A Bachelor's degree and significant experience in UAE infrastructure is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum twelve years of experience in infrastructure engineering or land development projects.
• At least five years of experience managing projects within the UAE infrastructure sector.
• Proven experience managing engineering teams including engineers, designers, and technical specialists.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and supervise all technical, administrative, and financial aspects of assigned infrastructure and engineering projects.
• Develop and manage project budgets, revenue forecasts, labor costs, and profitability targets.
• Lead project execution ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.

Skills

Infrastructure and transportation project management

Roads and wet utilities engineering coordination

Budget planning and financial project management

Engineering design management and multidisciplinary coordination

Contract administration and change order management

Risk management and project performance monitoring

Client relationship management and business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical or business discipline

Job description

Position Overview

Senior Project Manager Infrastructure Engineering in Dubai UAE with Parsons Corporation leads complex infrastructure and land development projects including roads, transportation systems, and wet utilities. The role focuses on managing project scope, financial performance, engineering coordination, and client relationships while ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and according to contractual and quality requirements.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Engineering-Construction
• Function: Project Management
• Salary: 35000-45000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and supervise all technical, administrative, and financial aspects of assigned infrastructure and engineering projects
• Develop and manage project budgets, revenue forecasts, labor costs, and profitability targets
• Lead project execution ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, schedules, and engineering standards
• Manage project invoicing, billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable processes
• Develop and oversee project management plans including quality assurance, health and safety, and risk management frameworks
• Assign responsibilities to engineering teams and coordinate resources across project disciplines
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective action plans to address delays, cost overruns, or scope changes
• Manage negotiations related to scope changes with clients and subcontractors
• Maintain strong client relationships and support business development opportunities
• Collaborate with discipline leads and engineering managers to develop schedules, budgets, and technical project plans
• Monitor milestones and deliverables ensuring project outputs meet required standards
• Participate in proposal preparation, client meetings, and project presentations
• Identify potential business opportunities and support strategic growth initiatives within infrastructure and engineering sectors

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical or business discipline
• Minimum twelve years of experience in infrastructure engineering or land development projects
• At least five years of experience managing projects within the UAE infrastructure sector
• Proven experience managing engineering teams including engineers, designers, and technical specialists
• Strong understanding of local regulations, engineering codes, and construction standards in the UAE
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex infrastructure or transportation engineering projects

Skills Set

• Infrastructure and transportation project management
• Roads and wet utilities engineering coordination
• Budget planning and financial project management
• Engineering design management and multidisciplinary coordination
• Contract administration and change order management
• Risk management and project performance monitoring
• Client relationship management and business development

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead large scale infrastructure and urban development projects in Dubai
• Work within a globally recognized engineering and project management organization
• Exposure to complex transportation and infrastructure engineering programs
• Professional growth opportunities within an international engineering consultancy
• Competitive compensation and long term career advancement