Senior Construction Manager and Interface Manager - Corporation UAE

Senior Construction Manager and Interface Manager - Parsons Corporation - Abu Dhabi, UAE

The Senior Construction Manager and Interface Manager role at Parsons Corporation in Abu Dhabi is responsible for leading on-site construction delivery and managing all construction and operational interfaces for major aviation and airfield projects. This position oversees high-value airport programs in live 24-7 operating environments, ensuring seamless coordination between contractors, consultants, authorities, and airport stakeholders while maintaining safety, schedule, and budget performance.

• Country: UAE
• City:
  Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Aviation & Aerospace
• Function:
  Construction
• Salary:  monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality:
  Any
• Job Type: Full-time

• Direct overall planning and execution of construction activities for major airport and airfield projects valued between 50M and 250M
• Review and validate contractor schedules, critical milestones, and construction methodologies in live airport environments
• Develop budget estimates, staffing plans, and resource forecasts for Parsons scope of services and monitor variances
• Ensure timely availability of subcontractors, specialist services, and major equipment suppliers
• Assign and manage construction teams, inspectors, and resident engineers across multiple work fronts
• Monitor manpower, materials, and equipment deployment to maintain productivity, schedules, and cost targets
• Identify potential construction and interface risks, implementing preventive and corrective measures to protect project milestones
• Lead and manage all construction and operational interfaces across contractors, consultants, regulatory bodies, and airport operators
• Serve as the primary point of contact with client representatives, subcontractors, and government authorities on construction matters
• Prepare periodic progress reports for senior management and client review
• Conduct performance evaluations and support professional development of direct reports
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, client requirements, and applicable regulatory standards
• Maintain strong client and community relations while coordinating with adjacent and interfacing airport projects

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant construction experience
• Proven experience delivering airport, airfield, or large civil infrastructure projects
• Professional Engineer certification is required
• Strong field construction management background in complex operational environments
• Demonstrated leadership capability managing senior inspectors and construction administration teams
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem‑solving skills

• Leadership role on high‑value aviation and airport infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi
• Opportunity to manage complex construction and interface challenges in live airport environments
• Long‑term career growth within a globally recognized engineering and construction management organization
• Exposure to landmark aviation programs supporting regional and international connectivity

Parsons Corporation is a global professional services firm delivering engineering, construction management, and technical solutions across aviation, transportation, and infrastructure sectors. In Abu Dhabi, Parsons supports major airport and airfield developments by providing expert construction leadership, interface management, and schedule‑driven delivery aligned with international aviation standards.