Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Job Description:

Project Manager Abu Dhabi

Parsons is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team!

In this role, you will manage all aspects of Design management, supervision, design, and project administration of large-scale infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership qualities, extensive experience in managing similar projects, and a proven track record in project management.

• Oversee and coordinate all project activities, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Manage and lead a large project management team of interdisciplinary professionals.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental Protection standards.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and make necessary adjustments to keep projects on schedule.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on project status, risks, opportunities, and performance metrics.
• Ensure all project activities comply with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Oversee project budgets, ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with project execution.
• Lead the evaluation and constructability of technical and financial proposals.
• Solve technical problems that may arise during construction.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in international construction/contract law, contract administration procedures, and staff management.
• Interpret statutes, code ordinances, and regulations.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university with professional qualifications from a recognized international institution and a professional career development record as approved by the Engineer.
• Minimum of 12 years post-graduate experience, and technical lead capacity.
• Extensive experience in managing all aspects of design anagement, and project administration of large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience must include all Health & Safety and Environmental Protection aspects of the construction of similar large-scale sewerage, surface, and ground water networks projects.
• Demonstrated experience in technical and financial proposals, evaluation, constructability, technology deployment, and solving technical problems during construction.
• Strong leadership qualities to lead a large project management team of interdisciplinary professionals.
• Knowledge and ability to understand, lead, and make appropriate decisions to progress the work mentioned in each staff requirement responsibility.
• Membership of an accredited Project Management Institution is an advantage.
• Chartered Engineer status in the United Kingdom or any other recognized professional institution.

• Must be fluent in English, both written and spoken, with excellent technical writing skills as well as oral and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership qualities to lead and motivate a large team of multi-discipline technical and professional supervision staff in a consultant role within a Design Build project environment.
• Computer skills are mandatory.
• Experience working in UAE and/or the Gulf region is highly preferred.

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

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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