Practice Lead – Mechanical, Process and Treatment Engineering - Military Veterans

Req #: R160978

Location(s):

• AE - Abu Dhabi

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Practice Lead – Mechanical, Process and Treatment Engineering  to join our team in Abu Dhabi!

Provides management and direction for one or more Engineering discipline or a major section within one of the larger disciplines. May be assigned to High Budget program and leading a project with major Clients. Focus on Mechanical infrastructure Design and Process/Treatment Engineering.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage and direct all Mechanical, Process and treatment Works scope across PIL Portfolio in Abu Dhabi.
• Reports to the Infrastructure Director on Design Operation, Client management and Organizational Matters.
• Manage the design of Utilities Buildings, Pump Stations, Treatment Plans, Desalination Plans and Mechanical Infrastructure
• Represent PIL in front of the Client on related Practice requirements
• Play the role of Project director on special Projects where an SME is required to lead and direct.
• Provide Bidding Support for PIL business development, Prepare technical and commercial proposals.
• Prepare presentations to Client and Statutory Authorities
• Prepare and oversee the production of engineering deliverables including technical reports, , design briefs, specifications, tender bid evaluations, contract documentation, and the like.
• Responsible for ensuring technical quality, coordination, integrity, cost effectiveness, and profitability of designs produced. Follow design guidelines, standards, and procedures to effectively execute assigned work.
• Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all manpower resources - agree allocations with the Discipline Manager

• Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified
• Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action
• Become fully familiar with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements, including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address the issues
• Interpret contractual requirements as they relate to engineering execution
• Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimates
• Provide similar support for Variation Orders
• Interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs
• Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings
• Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) and forward copies to the Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager

• Reviews and approves discipline staffing budget estimates and staffing assignment schedules on each project.
• Maintains appropriate staffing level, including temporary personnel, as needed.
• Reviews and approves staff forecasting reports.
• If assigned to a major program, manages all engineering and design efforts for all disciplines required for the program.
• Coordinates all discipline staffing requirements for the program.
• Monitors the quality and progress of the discipline on each project, ensuring that production requirements are satisfied.
• Works closely with Project Managers and Design Managers to resolve any existing or forecasted problems related to discipline staffing, quality of work, schedule performance, or productivity.
• Establishes standards and procedures manuals for the discipline.
• Recommends improvements to department procedures.
• Recruits, interviews, and evaluates prospective employees.
• Hires, offers personnel development, conducts performance evaluations and counsels employees.
• Ensures that new employees receive orientation on company policies and procedures.
• Supports pre-contract and business development efforts as required, serving as technical consultant.
• Ensures performance within overhead budgets authorized for the discipline.
• Actively participates in and promotes the Quality Improvement Program.
• May head a committee within the discipline, striving to motivate and educate the assigned personnel.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Master's degree in engineering (or related field) and typically 20 + years of related work experience, including supervisory/managerial experience. Professional Engineer registration with active membership in a professional engineering society may be required.
• Proven ability to perform in a supervisory/managerial capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required.
• Must also possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of specific engineering software for use in completing engineering assignments.
• Experienced in Value Engineering and design improvements and optimization processes.
• Experienced in Sustainability and Design Standards improvements
• Experienced in Microsoft office, Civil 3D, Bently Software's, Aconex and Asite

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