Design Manager / Roads Expert

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Abu Dhabi
Office
R172798
Project/Program Management
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When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons.  Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Design Manager/Roads Expert to join our team!

DESIGN MANAGER

  • Lead and manage road design activities across all project stages, ensuring alignment with master plan objectives.
  • Review and consolidate multidisciplinary design submissions, resolving conflicts and ensuring technical compliance. • Coordinate between infrastructure consultants, plot-level architects, and utility designers to ensure integrated solutions.
  • Oversee road geometry, pavement design, traffic flow, and access planning in line with international and local standards.
  • Conduct quality reviews, design audits, and value engineering to enhance efficiency and constructability.
  • Liaise with authorities for design approvals, ensuring compliance with permitting requirements.
  • Support construction teams with design clarifications, RFIs, and technical reviews of shop drawings and method statements.
  • Ensure documentation, standards, and HSE considerations are fully integrated into the design process.
  • Lead design coordination meetings and provide progress reporting to senior management. 
  • Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.


Skills and Competencies

- Ability to meet Parsons’ project management certification requirements
- Effective leadership skills with ability to perform in a management capacity
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
- Knowledge of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on projects


Education and Typical Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or a related field. o 12-15 years of experience in roads design, with a strong understanding of design principles and practices.
  • Exposure & experience in large scale, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
  • Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and other relevant tools. 


Licenses and Certifications

- Professional registration may be required

Key Relationships:

- Supervision Received - Regional Managers, Department Managers
- Supervision Given - Project Engineers, project support staff
- Internal Contacts - All employees on project; other disciplines and departments
- External Contacts - Clients, Subconsultants, Subcontractors, Government Agencies

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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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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