Program Director

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Abu Dhabi
Office
R182229
Project/Program Management
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Job Description:

Are you ready to take your engineering and management experience to the next level to work on complex construction problems that will have a huge impact on the local community? Parsons is now hiring a Program Director who can lead a team of professionals overseeing every phase of large-scale projects or programs.  

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Act as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution. 
  • Negotiate changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors. 
  • Collaborate with Business Development to market and secure additional work with client. 
  • Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project. 
  • Participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.  
  • Oversee establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required
  • Establish the program requirements for all areas of the project, and monitor the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria
  • Responsible for the development and distribution of a one-to-two-page description of the project to all members of the project team for reference
  • Plan, direct, supervise, and control the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project
  • Assign responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths
  • Provide input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates.  Field responsibilities may include labor relations, local procurement and payroll operations, etc., if required
  • Mobilize company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work
  • Collaborate with the office facilities staff to address project space requirements
  • Work with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project
  • Promote technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes
  • Monitor and report to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule
  • Establish weekly meetings to review project status and formulate action items
  • Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or related field)
  • Minimum of 20 years of related work experience, including supervisory/managerial experience
  • Significant managerial experience of a large group of Engineers, Designers, and technical support personnel
  • Professional Engineer registration with active membership in a professional engineering society may be required
  • Proven ability for managing a large group of engineering/technical personnel
  • Directing work involving complex technical situations
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills
  • Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required
  • Must also possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of specific engineering software for use in completing engineering assignments.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

  • Master’s degree in engineering or related field

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

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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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