Design Manager - Dry Utilities

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Dubai
R160131
Engineering
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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Design Manager - Dry Utilities to join our team! In this role you will be leading team of engineers and drafting team who is mostly working on master plan development and other infrastructure projects in United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Planning design deliverable of infrastructure dry utilities across multiple large-scale projects.
  • Monitoring productivity, quality and achieving planned deliverables.
  • Attending meetings with local authorities for all required design approvals.
  • Coordinating with clients for design deliverable and progress updates.
  • Attending internal meetings with senior management and updating progress on design deliverables.
  • Planning staff resourcing and hiring engineering and CAD staff as required.
  • Regularly supervises a group of engineers and drafting staff.
  • Conducting performance evaluations, takes corrective action as necessary, recommends promotions and salary actions, and recommends training and development for assigned personnel.
  • Mentoring junior engineers and supporting them to develop their skills.
  • Any other tasks related to the design deliverable and as advised by the management.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • 4-year degree in electrical engineering from accredited university (or equivalent) is preferred, 15+ years of related experience.
  • Extensive design experience on infrastructure projects related to dry utilities such as HV, MV, LV and ELV, Telecommunications, street lighting etc.
  • Hand on experience on related local standards and regulations.
  • Management and motivation of skilled and young engineering team.
  • Ability to work on high demand work environment.
  • Thorough knowledge of the electrical engineering and capabilities and efficiencies of specific engineering software for use in completing engineering assignments, including design management and collaboration software.
  • Capability of managing large complex design programs.
  • Thorough knowledge of industry best practices and regulations. Ability to estimate the time and cost required to complete technical assignments for proposals and project estimates.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, effective communication with clients, management, and project personal on technical and non-technical subjects.
  • Primary interface with client on all technical matters.
  • Proven ability to perform in a supervisory capacity.

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.

COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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