Job Description:

Senior Project Manager

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Project Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to manage a major infrastructure project in Abu Dhabi for a high profile client.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• Responsible for the development and distribution of a project summary to all members of the project team for reference.

• Provides input on performance reviews and development plans for subordinates.

• 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.

• 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.

• Field responsibilities may include labor relations, local procurement, payroll operations, etc.

• 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.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering from a reputable university

• Minimum 20 years experience in managing design delivery of major infrastructure projects

• Minimum two years experience managing projects in Abu Dhabi

• Previous Project Management Experience on Infrastructure Projects Required

• Highly Effective Communication Skills

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• PMP Certification and/or a Masters Degree (MS) in Business/Engineering or Construction Management preferred.

• Experience working in an international environment with staff and stakeholders originating from differing countries and cultures and navigating the challenges which arise within this open ecosystem.

• Significant experience delivering High Profile Infrastructure Projects on time and within Budget.

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.