Lead Construction Manager - Corporation UAE

Lead Construction Manager – Parsons Corporation – Abu Dhabi, UAE

Position Overview:

The Lead Construction Manager role with Parsons Corporation in Abu Dhabi focuses on directing construction activities across multiple packages within a major civil infrastructure initiative. The position ensures consistent construction management practices, safety compliance, progress monitoring, contractor oversight, and full alignment with project controls and reporting requirements.

Country: UAE
City:
Abu Dhabi
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function:
Construction
Salary: 38, monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality:
Any
Job Type: Full-time

• Promote a strong safety culture and demonstrate leadership in safe site behavior
• Oversee construction supervision and management at both package and initiative levels
• Ensure all construction activities comply with established construction management processes
• Apply consistent standards and management practices across all contractors and work packages
• Provide constructability input and construction methodology guidance to project teams
• Liaise with Abu Dhabi government agencies when works affect public or maintained assets
• Monitor onsite progress against approved schedules and report milestone performance
• Review contractor submissions including work package plans, briefing sheets, and commissioning plans
• Perform or arrange inspections and audits covering safety, quality, environmental compliance, engineering, and commissioning
• Maintain accurate records and relay construction management information to project stakeholders
• Identify site issues that may impact cost and support assessment of variations
• Escalate major issues promptly for resolution through appropriate channels
• Identify best practices and continuous improvement opportunities for construction delivery
• Provide buildability advice for both package and initiative-level planning
• Coordinate the transfer of completed civil infrastructure assets into maintenance and operation
• Oversee initiative-level reporting including progress updates, delays, earned value metrics, risks, payments, instructions, variations, EoT claims, suspensions, tests, incidents, force majeure events, and disputes
• Guide and supervise Package Managers handling smaller work scopes under the initiative

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• Minimum 20 years of construction management experience on major design‑bid‑build and design‑build projects
• Strong background in large civil and infrastructure works, including roads and bridge upgrades
• Proficiency in construction management EDMS systems and familiarity with planning tools
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to coordinate effectively with contractors, consultants, and regulatory authorities

• Multi‑package construction management
• Safety and quality compliance
• Progress monitoring and earned value analysis
• Variation and claims coordination
• Buildability and constructability review
• EDMS and planning systems
• Government agency coordination
• Leadership and team oversight

• Lead the construction management function for major Abu Dhabi civil infrastructure programs
• Work with a global engineering leader known for excellence and technical depth
• Strong career development potential within Parsons' expanding UAE operations
• Engage in high‑impact work shaping Abu Dhabi's long‑term infrastructure landscape

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering and project management firm delivering advanced infrastructure, mobility, utilities, and smart city programs across the Middle East. The company is known for innovative engineering, world‑class project delivery, and its role in developing sustainable, future‑ready cities.