Project Director

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United Arab Emirates
AE - Abu Dhabi
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R158903
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Project/Program Management/Management

Job Description:

Ready to put your project management expertise to work on complex projects? Are you great with people and have a track record managing teams that get the job done? Parsons is now hiring an experienced Project Director with a desire to work on creating innovative, practical solutions to various projects that enhance the fabric of our community.   In this role you will be responsible for the scope development, scope management and commercial performance of the project to meet project goals and objectives.  Plans and defines program goals and devises methods to accomplish them; develops in depth knowledge of client objectives, contract terms and corporate policies.

Parsons extensive experience in this field, combined with your experience coordinating projects through all phases of project inception, programming, design, and closeout will propel your career and leadership opportunities forward. We need our Project Directors to be versatile, enthusiastic to work in highly flexible, team oriented environments that have exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills  

Responsibilities:
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Experience in preparing correspondence, written reports, presentations, for the Government and in briefing tenants and senior personnel.  
Scheduling and coordination of project interactions among existing and occupied facilities.
Ability to manage interdisciplinary teams of professionals and supporting labor categories.
Ability to integrate competing and/or conflicting elements into the planning and execution processes so that project requirements flow smoothly.
Experience and familiarity with Federal and Local Government office building projects, with procedural requirements, review requirements, and approval requirements.
Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work. 
Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions in specific detail with the profit center and department managers. 
Collaborates with the office facilities staff to address project space requirements.
Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution. 
Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors. 
Markets and secures additional work with client. 
Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project. 
May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
Establishes the program requirements for all areas of th e project, and monitors 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.
Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project. 
Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans. 
Works with the key project individual to devise and execute actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.  Advises the client and company management of any such changes.  The Project Director is specifically responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders.
Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes. 
Monitors and reports 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. 
Establishes weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items.  

Qualifications: 
Bachelor's degree in Project Management or Civil Engineering related technical/business field
20 years of related engineering management experience on large scale programs
Incumbent should have a broad general technical and business background. 
Professional registration may also be required.
Must have the ability to manage projects, interface with clients and enjoy being hands on technically in the project. 
Our Project Directors still get very involved in the designs on the project. 
Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards Incumbent must meet Parsons' project management certification requirements. 
Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications

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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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.

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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.

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