Senior Project Manager (Infrastructure Design)

Parsons · Abu Dhabi

Posted Aug 18, 2026Source: indeed
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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. **Job Description:** **Senior Project Manager (Infrastructure Design)** **Abu Dhabi, UAE** Parsons is seeking a highly experienced and proactive Senior Project Manager to join out team. In this role, you will lead the design delivery of complex infrastructure projects, driving construction execution, client and stakeholder engagement, commercial performance, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful outcomes safely, on time, and within budget. **What You'll Be Doing:** * Plan, direct, and control all business, technical, commercial, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned infrastructure project. * Lead the successful delivery of major infrastructure construction works, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality and contractual requirements. * Establish and oversee implementation of project execution, health and safety, quality, environmental, and risk management plans. * Manage multidisciplinary project teams, allocating responsibilities and mobilizing resources to achieve project objectives. * Act as the primary client interface, managing stakeholder relationships, negotiating scope changes, and ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle. * Lead project planning and controls, including budgets, schedules, risk management, change management, and recovery strategies to address project challenges. * Oversee contractor performance, construction supervision, contract administration, and coordination with consultants, utility authorities, and government stakeholders. * Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and company quality management systems while promoting technical and commercial excellence. * Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance management for project personnel to develop high\-performing teams. * Support business development by identifying opportunities for additional services and maintaining strong client relationships. **What Required Skills You'll Bring:** * Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical/business field. * Minimum of 18 years experience in design and construction of infrastructure project delivery with some experience within the UAE/GCC. * Extensive experience managing multidisciplinary infrastructure projects from construction through handover. * Strong understanding of design delivery of infrastructure delivery, including roads, bridges, utilities, drainage, public realm, and associated civil works. * Thorough knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction, contract administration, and project controls. * Proven ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams in a project management capacity. * Strong understanding of current digital construction technologies and their effective application on infrastructure projects. **What Desired Skills You'll Bring:** * Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, contract administration, project controls, construction management systems, and infrastructure delivery best practices. * Experience coordinating with government agencies, municipalities, and utility providers throughout the construction lifecycle. * Professional certification such as PMP, PgMP, Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS Financial Wellness We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments. Work Life Harmony Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays. Career Development We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs. Veteran Support We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active\-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active\-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life. Mind \& Body At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup. Health Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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