Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Area Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to play a key role in the continued growth and development of the group's business and operations – focused on winning work, providing excellent customer service, and managing internal operations. The successful candidate will be an effective “seller/doer” that balances business development, project management, and operational management responsibilities.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop strategic initiatives and business plans for the district that align with the overall goals of the sector and division.

• Successfully win and manage complex and major projects within the strategic and operational framework.

• Provide overall leadership and support to other divisions working in Country to promote a One Parsons approach.

• Provide oversight and coordination of staff resource planning, including the timely assignment of staff among the projects to provide quality deliverables to clients.

• Create a challenging professional environment of innovation, opportunity, development and continuous improvement that supports division objectives.

• Recruit, retain and develop top industry talent.

• Demonstrate commitment to quality and continuous improvement through innovation, creative thinking and improved results.

• Enhance the organization’s profile and reach across the industry.

• Establish and maintain cooperative and productive work relationships with all employees, clients and other stakeholders.

• Ensure consistency in district quality, budgetary constraints and expectations and that appropriate monitoring and control mechanisms are developed and administered.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• 20 years of related work experience in the planning, design and management of major projects.

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a recognized University.

• Demonstrated experience of business development, team building (including sub-consultants), and project delivery.

• Demonstrated ability to grow market share. Must have strong relationships with key clients in Bahrain

• Demonstrated experience in the effective coordination of regional business development efforts, including an understanding of overall corporate business strategies.

• Demonstrated ability to identify, recruit, mentor and develop talent.

• Creative and innovative leader with the ability to communicate a vision and inspire others.

​What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Licensed PE or equivalent.

• Strategic business thinker.

• Strong emotional intelligence.

• Energy and drive to succeed.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.