Project Director – Infrastructure (Roads and Utilities)
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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities.
Imagine Next!
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself.
Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential.
Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. **Job Description:**
Project Director – Infrastructure ( Roads and Utilities)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
We are supporting a leading master developer in the UAE in the appointment of a Project Director to lead the delivery of major infrastructure works, with a strong focus on roads and utilities, within large-scale construction programs.
The Project Director will oversee the full lifecycle of infrastructure projects, acting as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
This role is critical to ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Act as the primary representative with clients, contractors, consultants, and government authorities
- Lead the delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects, with a focus on roads, utilities, and associated works
- Oversee project execution plans, including health & safety, quality assurance/control, and risk management frameworks
- Manage and direct multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal resource allocation and performance
- Monitor project progress, budgets, schedules, and KPIs to ensure successful delivery
- Identify and mitigate risks, delays, and cost overruns through proactive planning and corrective actions
- Lead commercial discussions, including scope changes, claims, and variations
- Ensure full compliance with local regulations, standards, and client requirements
- Provide regular reporting to senior stakeholders on project status, key milestones, and critical issues
- Support stakeholder engagement and maintain strong relationships with all project parties
- Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and best practices across project delivery
What Required Skills You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Minimum 20+ years of experience in infrastructure project delivery, with a strong emphasis on construction
- Proven track record delivering large-scale roads and utilities projects.
- Extensive experience managing large, multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams
- Mandatory Middle East experience.
- In-depth knowledge of infrastructure standards and regulations.
What Desired Skills You’ll Bring
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification or equivalent is an advantage
- Experience working with major developers or government entities in the UAE
- Strong familiarity with Abu Dhabi authorities, approval processes, and regulatory frameworks
- Experience in PMC, client-side, or developer-side roles
- Strategic mindset with the ability to align project delivery with broader business objectives
- Proven ability to drive performance, accountability, and team development in large organization
- 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!
- Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices.
- To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Financial Wellness
We care about your financial wellbeing.
Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
Work Life Harmony
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you.
Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
Career Development
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees.
Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
Veteran Support
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
Mind & Body
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program.
Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays.
Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.
Health
Health is not a one size fits all.
At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.
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