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.