Stakeholder Manager - Utilities and NOC Coordination

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is seeking an experienced Stakeholder Manager to coordinate with government authorities, utilities, and client representatives to obtain NOCs and approvals for major projects.

You will manage stakeholder communication, track submission progress, and ensure timely regulatory responses while applying Dubai authority procedures and utility standards. The role is on-site with frequent coordination across agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, or related field.
• Minimum 7–12 years of stakeholder management or NOC coordination experience.
• Experience with Dubai government authorities and NOC systems.
• Solid background in utility infrastructure and project coordination.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory approval procedures and documentation.
• Ability to travel to government offices and utilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with government authorities, regulatory agencies, utilities, and clients.
• Develop and implement a stakeholder management plan.
• Coordinate NOC applications and authority submissions.
• Maintain NOC tracking records and submission progress.
• Monitor engineering drawing progress for NOC submissions.
• Follow up with authorities to obtain approvals within timelines.
• Coordinate technical queries with authorities, consultants, and contractors.
• Participate in project design meetings; advise on authority requirements.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on coordination and approvals.
• Maintain organized records of submissions and correspondence.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

English proficiency

Arabic language capability

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

EDMS

DMCS

CAD

Job description

Stakeholder Manager - Utilities and NOC Coordination Job Snapshot - Role: Stakeholder Manager - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Project Management - Experience: 7-12 years - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site. Position Overview: Parsons Corporation is seeking an experienced Stakeholder Manager to join its team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The position involves coordinating with government authorities, utility service providers, client representatives, and project teams to obtain No Objection Certificates (NOCs) and other necessary approvals. The successful candidate will manage stakeholder communication, oversee authority submissions, monitor approval schedules, and coordinate technical documentation to support project activities. The role requires practical knowledge of Dubai authority procedures, utility infrastructure requirements, and engineering and construction coordination.

Job Details - Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Dubai - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Project Management - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site.

What You 'll Be Doing

Stakeholder and Authority Coordination

• Manage relationships with government authorities, regulatory agencies, utility service providers, and client representatives.
• Develop and implement a stakeholder management plan covering communication procedures, responsibilities, and approval requirements.
• Establish communication plans with regulatory authorities and client organizations, including defined escalation procedures based on the project responsibility matrix.
• Coordinate with relevant UAE authorities and service providers, including RTA, DEWA, Dubai Municipality, Etisalat, du, DUSUP, GHD, SRTA, SEWA, FEWA, RAKWA, RAK Municipality, and MOEI, as applicable.
• Maintain knowledge of authority regulations, utility standards, technical submission requirements, and approval procedures.
• Coordinate technical communication between internal project teams, external client representatives, consultants, contractors, and government offices.

NOC and Approval Management

• Coordinate NOC applications and authority approval submissions for project activities.
• Establish and maintain NOC tracking records covering submission progress, approval status, outstanding requirements, and follow-up actions.
• Monitor the preparation and progress of engineering drawings and supporting documentation required for NOC submissions.
• Follow up with relevant authorities and utility providers to obtain necessary approvals within project timelines.
• Coordinate with project teams to address technical comments and outstanding approval requirements.
• Track utility-related NOCs and monitor their progress through the approval process.
• Identify delays in authority approvals and coordinate appropriate follow-up actions.
• Maintain communication with stakeholders to support the completion of regulatory approval activities.

Technical and Project Coordination

• Coordinate technical queries involving government authorities, utility providers, consultants, and contractors.
• Participate in project design meetings and provide recommendations related to authority requirements and approval procedures.
• Collect technical information from relevant agencies, third-party consultants, and contractors to support engineering documentation.
• Coordinate the preparation of technical information required for design drawings and project submissions.
• Support project teams in resolving outstanding matters related to utility coordination and authority approvals.
• Maintain organized records of technical correspondence, authority submissions, and approval documentation.

Project Monitoring and Reporting

• Review project schedules regularly to identify delays or deviations associated with NOC activities.
• Monitor the progress of authority approvals against project milestones and submission schedules.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports covering stakeholder coordination, technical queries, and approval progress.
• Attend project meetings and follow up on outstanding tasks and assigned coordination activities.
• Provide updates to project management and client representatives regarding NOC status and pending approvals.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to address matters affecting approval schedules.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with the position as required.

What Required Skills You 'LL Bring

Education and Experience

• Bachelor 's degree in Engineering, Construction, or a related field.
• Minimum 7-12 years of experience in stakeholder management or NOC coordination involving authorities in Dubai.
• Proven experience working with Dubai government authorities and their NOC approval systems.
• Strong background in utility infrastructure, engineering cross-sections, and relevant technical standards.
• Practical understanding of engineering and construction processes, authority requirements, and regulatory approval procedures.
• Experience coordinating with utility providers, consultants, contractors, and client representatives.

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS).
• Familiarity with Document and Material Control Systems (DMCS).
• Working knowledge or awareness of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) operations.
• Understanding of engineering drawings, technical documentation, and authority submission procedures.
• Ability to maintain NOC tracking systems and organize approval records.
• Familiarity with computer software commonly used in engineering and construction projects.

Communication and Coordination Requirements

• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Arabic language skills would be an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder coordination abilities.
• Ability to establish professional working relationships with government representatives, clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Valid UAE driving license and access to a car are mandatory.
• Ability to travel regularly to government offices and utility service authorities as part of daily work responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills for coordinating multiple submissions, technical queries, and approval activities.

What Desired Skills You 'LL Bring

• Master 's degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering and construction-related processes and industry practices.
• Familiarity with CAD applications and other computer software used in engineering and construction.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake supervisory responsibilities within a project environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical coordination and stakeholder discussions.