Senior Project Manager (Infrastructure)
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Dubai, UAE
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Project Manager join our team! In this role, you'll oversee all aspects of the projects, including business, technical, financial, and administrative functions, ensuring the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
What You'll be Doing
Lead the development of project plans, including Health and Safety, Quality Control, and execution strategies.
Define program requirements and ensure all deliverables meet established criteria.
Assign responsibilities to team members based on their strengths and qualifications.
Negotiate scope changes with clients and subcontractors.
Secure additional work and maintain client relationships.
Monitor project progress, manage change orders, and address potential delays or cost overruns.
Coordinate resources across departments to build effective project teams.
Collaborate with managers to develop budgets, schedules, and project plans.
Ensure adherence to Quality Assurance processes and promote technical excellence.
Provide regular progress reports to management and ensure project milestones are met.
Act as the main point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related Engineering discipline from a recognized and reputable institution.
- Minimum 18 years of progressive experience leading the delivery of large-scale infrastructure, urban development, and master planning projects, with significant experience in the UAE, preferably Dubai.
- Proven track record of managing complex, multidisciplinary projects through the full project lifecycle, from planning and design through construction and handover.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, risk management, contract administration, and stakeholder management.
- Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams, drive project execution, and achieve key business and client objectives.
- Exceptional leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex project challenges effectively.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders, clients, consultants, and government authorities.
- Results-driven, proactive, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- 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/ .
COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS
- 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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Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related Engineering discipline from a recognized and reputable institution.
- Minimum 18 years of progressive experience leading the delivery of large-scale infrastructure, urban development, and master planning projects, with significant experience in the UAE, preferably Dubai.
- Proven track record of managing complex, multidisciplinary projects through the full project lifecycle, from planning and design through construction and handover.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, risk management, contract administration, and stakeholder management.
- Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams, drive project execution, and achieve key business and client objectives.
- Exceptional leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex project challenges effectively.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders, clients, consultants, and government authorities.
- Results-driven, proactive, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- 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/ .
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