Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Manager to join our team in Abu Dhabi!

PROJECT MANAGER

Specific Responsibilities

- Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
- Forecasts monthly revenue, labor costs, ODCs, and gross profit for the term of the project.
- Develops and manages the budget; oversees the profitability of the project.
- Responsible for project invoicing and billing including all accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Oversees establishment of Project Management Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
- Establishes the project requirements for all areas of the project, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
- Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths.
- Monitors and negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
- Markets and secures additional work with client.
- Maintains client relationships and rapport with potential teaming partners.
- Develops career development plans with all direct reports and identifies and coordinates training needs and requests for their staff.
- Identifies the staffing plan for projects and pursuits.
- Responsible for employee performance including recognition and disciplinary efforts.
- Serves on a committee or board for professional organizations that meet our objectives.
- Attends key conferences for networking and brand exposure.
- Submits abstracts to key conferences and encourages presentations from staff.
- Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions with senior leadership.
- Collaborates with the office facilities staff to address project office space requirements.
- Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project.
- 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 changes.
- 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.
- Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.
- May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
- Establishes weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items.
- Participates in proposal development on project pursuits, client meetings and client presentations.
- Identifies business development opportunities, marketing events, and maintain current knowledge of project pipeline for key clients.

- 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 Engineering or related technical/business field
- 10+ years of related work experience and
- a broad general technical and business background

Licenses and Certifications

- Professional registration may be required

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.