Job Description

Project Director - Parsons Corporation - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
This Project Director role with Parsons Corporation in Dubai is a high-impact leadership position overseeing one of the region's most ambitious rail development programs. The role focuses on full lifecycle delivery of a multi-billion-dollar intercity rail project, ensuring world-class safety, quality, and performance standards. It is designed for senior rail leaders experienced in mega infrastructure programs across the UAE and the wider Middle East.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Function: Project-Program Management
Salary: 45000-55000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery across design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning
• Establish and implement project governance frameworks including Project Execution Plan, Quality Management Plan, and Health and Safety Plan
• Serve as the primary interface with Client representatives, regulatory authorities, ministries, and major contractors
• Oversee systems integration across civil works, track, structures, MEP, rolling stock, signaling, and operational readiness
• Manage contracts, variations, scope optimization, and commercial controls to safeguard project interests
• Collaborate with Parsons' executive leadership to capture lessons learned and strengthen rail market positioning
• Ensure full compliance with UAE rail regulations and coordination with Abu Dhabi and federal agencies
• Lead multidisciplinary technical teams, ensuring accountability and performance across all workstreams
• Manage value engineering, risk governance, schedule assurance, and cost control strategies
• Promote a culture of innovation, sustainability, digital engineering, and safety excellence
• Monitor project milestones and produce executive-level progress, assurance, and risk reports
• Conduct regular strategic review meetings to maintain unified direction and delivery consistency

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant technical discipline
• Master's degree or Chartered Engineer (CEng) accreditation preferred
• Minimum 20 years' experience in major rail project delivery across design, construction, and commissioning
• At least 5 years' UAE or Middle East exposure on metro, mainline, or high-speed rail programs
• Proven success delivering at least one major rail project as Project Director or equivalent
• Experience with high-speed rail systems is an advantage
• Demonstrated capability managing programs exceeding USD 2 billion in installed cost
• Strong background in project controls, stakeholder management, and risk governance
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and executive-level communication skills
• Knowledge of global rail standards, safety systems, BIM, digital twins, and PMIS platforms
• Leadership style that encourages high performance across multicultural teams

Skills Set

• Mega rail project management
• Multidisciplinary technical oversight
• Contract and commercial management
• Systems integration
• Digital engineering tools (BIM, PMIS, digital twins)
• Stakeholder and authority engagement
• Risk management and governance
• Quality and safety leadership
• Executive reporting and communication

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead one of the Middle East's largest and most transformative rail initiatives
• Work within a global engineering organization recognized for innovation and delivery excellence
• High-impact leadership role with strong long-term career growth in the UAE infrastructure sector
• Collaborative culture that empowers decision-making, innovation, and professional development
• Exposure to cutting-edge rail technologies, systems, and digital delivery environments

About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global engineering and project management leader delivering complex infrastructure, mobility, utilities, and urban development programs across the Middle East. Known for technical excellence and innovative digital solutions, Parsons supports major government and private sector clients in shaping sustainable, future-ready cities.
Job Title Project Director - Parsons Corporation - Dubai, UAE
Project Director - Parsons Corporation - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
This Project Director role with Parsons Corporation in Dubai is a high-impact leadership position overseeing one of the region's most ambitious rail development programs. The role focuses on full lifecycle delivery of a multi-billion-dollar intercity rail project, ensuring world-class safety, quality, and performance standards. It is designed for senior rail leaders experienced in mega infrastructure programs across the UAE and the wider Middle East.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Function: Project-Program Management
Salary: 45000-55000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery across design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning
• Establish and implement project governance frameworks including Project Execution Plan, Quality Management Plan, and Health and Safety Plan
• Serve as the primary interface with Client representatives, regulatory authorities, ministries, and major contractors
• Oversee systems integration across civil works, track, structures, MEP, rolling stock, signaling, and operational readiness
• Manage contracts, variations, scope optimization, and commercial controls to safeguard project interests
• Collaborate with Parsons' executive leadership to capture lessons learned and strengthen rail market positioning
• Ensure full compliance with UAE rail regulations and coordination with Abu Dhabi and federal agencies
• Lead multidisciplinary technical teams, ensuring accountability and performance across all workstreams
• Manage value engineering, risk governance, schedule assurance, and cost control strategies
• Promote a culture of innovation, sustainability, digital engineering, and safety excellence
• Monitor project milestones and produce executive-level progress, assurance, and risk reports
• Conduct regular strategic review meetings to maintain unified direction and delivery consistency

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant technical discipline
• Master's degree or Chartered Engineer (CEng) accreditation preferred
• Minimum 20 years' experience in major rail project delivery across design, construction, and commissioning
• At least 5 years' UAE or Middle East exposure on metro, mainline, or high-speed rail programs
• Proven success delivering at least one major rail project as Project Director or equivalent
• Experience with high-speed rail systems is an advantage
• Demonstrated capability managing programs exceeding USD 2 billion in installed cost
• Strong background in project controls, stakeholder management, and risk governance
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and executive-level communication skills
• Knowledge of global rail standards, safety systems, BIM, digital twins, and PMIS platforms
• Leadership style that encourages high performance across multicultural teams

Skills Set

• Mega rail project management
• Multidisciplinary technical oversight
• Contract and commercial management
• Systems integration
• Digital engineering tools (BIM, PMIS, digital twins)
• Stakeholder and authority engagement
• Risk management and governance
• Quality and safety leadership
• Executive reporting and communication

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead one of the Middle East's largest and most transformative rail initiatives
• Work within a global engineering organization recognized for innovation and delivery excellence
• High-impact leadership role with strong long-term career growth in the UAE infrastructure sector
• Collaborative culture that empowers decision-making, innovation, and professional development
• Exposure to cutting-edge rail technologies, systems, and digital delivery environments

About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global engineering and project management leader delivering complex infrastructure, mobility, utilities, and urban development programs across the Middle East. Known for technical excellence and innovative digital solutions, Parsons supports major government and private sector clients in shaping sustainable, future-ready cities.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 45000.00
Salary to 55000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Dubai
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