Infrastructure Services Director

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Job Description:

Infrastructure Services Director 

Dubai, UAE

Parsons is looking for an accomplished and commercially driven Infrastructure Services Director to join our team! In this critical role, you will oversee the technical aspects of large-scale land development projects, from conceptualization to completion. The position requires an individual with extensive experience in managing complex engineering operations while ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and sustainability.

Scope:

As the Technical Director for land development engineering infrastructure, you will navigate technical complexities, ensuring that all aspects of the project meet the highest standards. You will manage the design, development, and execution of infrastructure projects critical to land development. The role also requires advancing the latest technologies and techniques in infrastructure and utilities engineering while staying current with emerging trends, materials, and methods. A key objective is to ensure the most cost-effective, efficient, and sustainable practices are applied to all projects.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Collaborate with engineers, architects, project managers, and directors to develop project designs, specifications, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
  • Oversee the entire design process, manage engineering teams, and coordinate with local officials to ensure compliance with zoning, land-use, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Lead technical consultations, providing expert guidance to the team on best practices, emerging technologies, and cost-effective solutions for project success.
  • Review and approve discipline staffing budget estimates and assignment schedules for each project, ensuring proper resource allocation.
  • Monitor and ensure the quality, progress, and productivity of the discipline on each project, addressing staffing, quality, and schedule issues.
  • Establish and improve standards and procedures for the discipline, recommending enhancements to departmental processes to ensure high performance.
  • Manage discipline-related budgets and ensure performance within overhead allocations.
  • Serve as the primary technical consultant in pre-contract negotiations and business development efforts, helping win new projects.
  • Lead and motivate assigned personnel, promoting engagement, career development, and participation in the company's Quality Program.
  • Act as the key interface with the client on all technical matters, including staffing, deliverables, and technical excellence.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline from a reputable institution.
  • Minimum of 20 years of experience in engineering or land development design projects.
  • Proven ability to manage large groups of engineers, designers, and technical personnel across complex technical challenges.
  • Strong knowledge of local regulations, building codes, engineering standards, and industry best practices.
  • Thorough understanding of current technologies and the capabilities of engineering and design management software.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale projects, with programs typically exceeding $250M in total installed costs.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly outline project visions and interact effectively with clients, senior management, and project teams.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Master’s degree in engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration with active membership in a professional engineering society.
  • Experience in estimating time and cost for technical deliverables, proposals, and project completion estimates.
  • Demonstrated experience with conflict resolution, team management, and escalation management, ensuring effective people management and project success.

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.

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OUR MISSION

We’re committed to delivering innovative infrastructure, defense and security solutions to enable a sustainable, safer, smarter and more connected world.

ABOUT US

Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance.

Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future.

PARSONS IN CANADA

Parsons has contributed to major infrastructure projects in Canada since the 1940’s, helping to design and build many well-known landscapes across the country, including the Regina Bypass, Turcot Exchange, Kicking Horse Canyon, Olivier-Charbonneau Bridge, and the Edmonton Light Rail Transit. Our markets are diverse, including Bridge, Tunnel, Road and Highway, Aviation, Rail and Transit, Smart Vehicle Solutions, Smart Mobility, Integrated Delivery, Environmental Remediation, Mining and Reclamation, and Water/Wastewater, as well as serving numerous industrial clients. The Parsons’ signature stands out and our achievements have been recognized via numerous awards for innovation and quality, particularly in long-span bridges, complex brigles, and major road networks expansions. Our teams work across Canada in many provinces, including Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Northern Territories and the Yukon.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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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.

Want to learn more about the benefits eligible for the Parsons’ location you are interested in? Connect with one of our recruiters for further detail.

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