Job Description

Project Director Design Infrastructure - Parsons Corporation - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
The Project Director Design Infrastructure role at Parsons Corporation in Abu Dhabi provides senior leadership for the delivery of complex infrastructure design programs. This position is responsible for directing all technical, commercial, and administrative aspects of design projects, ensuring delivery excellence, client satisfaction, and alignment with strategic business objectives.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Project Management
Salary: 45000-60000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, supervise, and control all technical, commercial, financial, and administrative functions of assigned infrastructure design projects
• Oversee development and implementation of project execution plans, health and safety plans, and quality assurance and quality control procedures
• Establish program requirements and ensure all design deliverables meet agreed scope, quality, and performance criteria
• Assign responsibilities to senior project staff based on skills, experience, and project needs
• Lead negotiations with clients and key subcontractors regarding scope changes, variations, and commercial matters
• Support business development activities by marketing services and securing additional work with existing clients
• Ensure timely follow-up on project instructions, commitments, and action items
• Prepare and distribute project summaries and status information to project teams and stakeholders
• Provide input into performance reviews, development plans, and succession planning for key team members
• Mobilize company resources across offices and departments to form effective multidisciplinary project teams
• Coordinate with office facilities teams to address project space and resource requirements
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and resource plans in coordination with discipline leads
• Implement recovery plans to address potential cost overruns, delays, or scope changes and advise clients and management accordingly
• Maintain accurate and timely change orders and commercial records
• Promote technical and commercial excellence through consistent application of quality management processes
• Represent Parsons with clients, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and public stakeholders as required
• Monitor and report project performance, milestones, risks, and impacts on cost and schedule
• Chair weekly project meetings to review status, risks, and action plans

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical or business discipline
• Minimum of 20 years of relevant professional experience
• Proven project management leadership on large or complex infrastructure design projects
• Strong experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and client relationships
• Professional registration or chartership is preferred
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills

Why Join Us

• Executive-level leadership role on major infrastructure design programs in Abu Dhabi
• Opportunity to shape delivery strategy and design excellence across high-profile projects
• Long-term career progression within a globally recognized engineering and project management organization
• Collaborative environment that values leadership, innovation, and professional growth

About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global professional services firm delivering engineering, construction management, and program management solutions across infrastructure, transportation, and urban development sectors. In Abu Dhabi, Parsons leads the delivery of complex infrastructure programs by combining technical excellence, strategic leadership, and client-focused design solutions that support sustainable growth and long-term value.
Job Title Project Director Design Infrastructure - Parsons Corporation - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Project Director Design Infrastructure - Parsons Corporation - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
The Project Director Design Infrastructure role at Parsons Corporation in Abu Dhabi provides senior leadership for the delivery of complex infrastructure design programs. This position is responsible for directing all technical, commercial, and administrative aspects of design projects, ensuring delivery excellence, client satisfaction, and alignment with strategic business objectives.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Project Management
Salary: 45000-60000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, supervise, and control all technical, commercial, financial, and administrative functions of assigned infrastructure design projects
• Oversee development and implementation of project execution plans, health and safety plans, and quality assurance and quality control procedures
• Establish program requirements and ensure all design deliverables meet agreed scope, quality, and performance criteria
• Assign responsibilities to senior project staff based on skills, experience, and project needs
• Lead negotiations with clients and key subcontractors regarding scope changes, variations, and commercial matters
• Support business development activities by marketing services and securing additional work with existing clients
• Ensure timely follow-up on project instructions, commitments, and action items
• Prepare and distribute project summaries and status information to project teams and stakeholders
• Provide input into performance reviews, development plans, and succession planning for key team members
• Mobilize company resources across offices and departments to form effective multidisciplinary project teams
• Coordinate with office facilities teams to address project space and resource requirements
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and resource plans in coordination with discipline leads
• Implement recovery plans to address potential cost overruns, delays, or scope changes and advise clients and management accordingly
• Maintain accurate and timely change orders and commercial records
• Promote technical and commercial excellence through consistent application of quality management processes
• Represent Parsons with clients, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and public stakeholders as required
• Monitor and report project performance, milestones, risks, and impacts on cost and schedule
• Chair weekly project meetings to review status, risks, and action plans

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical or business discipline
• Minimum of 20 years of relevant professional experience
• Proven project management leadership on large or complex infrastructure design projects
• Strong experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and client relationships
• Professional registration or chartership is preferred
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills

Why Join Us

• Executive-level leadership role on major infrastructure design programs in Abu Dhabi
• Opportunity to shape delivery strategy and design excellence across high-profile projects
• Long-term career progression within a globally recognized engineering and project management organization
• Collaborative environment that values leadership, innovation, and professional growth

About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global professional services firm delivering engineering, construction management, and program management solutions across infrastructure, transportation, and urban development sectors. In Abu Dhabi, Parsons leads the delivery of complex infrastructure programs by combining technical excellence, strategic leadership, and client-focused design solutions that support sustainable growth and long-term value.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 45000.00
Salary to 60000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Abu Dhabi
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
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Skills Required