Construction Contracts Director - Infrastructure
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking to hire an experienced, Construction Contracts Director - Infrastructure, We are supporting a leading master developer in the UAE in the appointment of a Construction Contracts Director to assist in delivery of major infrastructure works, with a strong focus large-scale infrastructure construction programs.
The Construction Contracts Director role is critical to ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Oversee Parsons' delivery teams and assist in the delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects, with a focus on roads, utilities, and associated works
- Oversee projects execution plans, including health & safety, quality assurance/control, and risk management frameworks
- Manage and direct multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal resource allocation and performance
- Monitor project progress, budgets, schedules, and KPIs to ensure successful delivery
- Identify and mitigate risks, delays, and cost overruns through proactive planning and corrective actions
- Lead commercial discussions, including scope changes, claims, and variations
- Ensure full compliance with local regulations, standards, and client requirements
- Provide regular reporting to senior stakeholders on project status, key milestones, and critical issues
- Support stakeholder engagement and maintain strong relationships with all project parties
- Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and best practices across project delivery
What Required Skills You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Minimum 20+ years of experience in infrastructure project delivery, with a strong emphasis on commercial and contracts management.
- Proven track record delivering large-scale roads and utilities projects.
- Extensive experience managing large, multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams
- Mandatory Middle East experience.
- In-depth knowledge of infrastructure standards and regulations.
What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:
- Experience working with major developers or government entities in the UAE
- Strong familiarity with Abu Dhabi authorities, approval processes, and regulatory frameworks
- Experience in PMC, client-side, or developer-side roles
- Strategic mindset with the ability to align project delivery with broader business objectives
- Proven ability to drive performance, accountability, and team development in large organization
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