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 or several medium size projects 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 major infrastructure projects
- Highly effective communication skills and collaborative approach to project delivery
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/NoneParsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.