Project Director - Military Veterans

Req #: R160880

Location(s):

• AE - Dubai

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Director to join our team!

In this role you will lead the development and delivery of a significant deep sewerage tunnel system.

This strategic and complex program is a key component of the city's long term plan to support its growing population and infrastructure needs. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of innovation and leadership, driving the project to successful completion.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leads, plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned program, project, or subtask.

• Plans and defines program goals and devises methods to accomplish them; develops in-depth knowledge of client objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies.

• Acts as the company representative with the client and selected suppliers during the program execution. 

• Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client. 

• Monitor the Contractor’s performance in the conduct of design programs according to the established packaging strategy, including adherence to schedule, cost and standards codes, design coordination activities, and the production of construction tender documentation which would include securing appropriate approvals from the Client and local regulatory authorities.

• Oversee the planning, execution and successful completion of projects related to tunnel construction works

• Develops the scope of engineering work, reports, schedules, and budgets for the assigned project elements, and monitors progress to meet schedule and budget requirements. 

• Ensure projects adhere to relevant industry regulations, environmental standards, and safety protocols.

• Supervise necessary permits and approvals required from relevant authorities.

• Assists business development in understanding client issues and business plans to market and secure new/additional work within the context of role.

• Leads technical excellence on the project, including furtherance of the Quality improvement processes of the client and Parsons.

• Mobilizes company resources, through effective liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.

• Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths. 

• Provides input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates.

• 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.

• Participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.

• Oversees establishment of Project Management Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.

• Works with the key project staff, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors to devise and execute action plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.

• Completes other responsibilities associated with the position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent from a recognized university.

• Minimum 20 years of experience of significant large-scale projects, in leadership roles.

• Demonstrated experience in project management, particularly in earthworks, tunnel construction or mining projects.

• Profound understanding of construction techniques, geological considerations, and industry best practices.

• Considerable experience at senior management/director level in client facing roles.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Effective oral and written skills for client presentations, technical reporting, and internal / external correspondence; Ability to effectively present information to key stakeholders as required by the client

• Experience in sewerage tunnels and deep pump station projects preferred

• GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) experience preferred, Dubai, UAE ideal.

• Familiarity with Design and NOC (No Objection Certificate) process in the GCC/KSA preferred.

• Chartered Engineer status, PMP/ChPP certification or equivalent preferred.

• Understanding of the construction management at risk alternative delivery process and the functions inherent to construction management of large-scaled projects

• Understanding of budget development and cost accounting

• Ability to manage and encourage a team of design engineers and construction management professionals

• Ability to interface with all levels with project team, client, and others

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.