Senior Infrastructure Project Director

Parsons

This senior leadership role with Parsons Corporation in Abu Dhabi focuses on directing large-scale infrastructure programs involving bridges, interchanges, and associated civil works. The position oversees full project lifecycle delivery, strategic planning, technical leadership, stakeholder management, and team development to ensure successful performance across major transportation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all technical, administrative, and financial aspects of major infrastructure programs
• Provide strategic direction to align project outcomes with client objectives and Parsons organizational goals
• Serve as the principal point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers
• Oversee scope negotiations and ensure work aligns with approved project frameworks
• Support business development by identifying opportunities for additional services
• Establish project requirements including budgets, milestones, and overall delivery parameters
• Build and mobilize high-performing multidisciplinary project teams
• Oversee development and implementation of Health and Safety Plans, QA/QC Plans, and Work Execution Plans
• Track project progress, budgets, schedules, and report key updates to management and stakeholders
• Identify risks, delays, and cost impacts and implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, industry regulations, and company procedures
• Delegate responsibilities and optimize utilization of technical and managerial talent
• Provide mentorship to project managers and team members, including performance guidance
• Promote a collaborative, accountable, and results-oriented project culture
• Participate in regulatory discussions and represent client interests in public or authority meetings
• Ensure adherence to local regulations, environmental compliance, and safety protocols

Skills Set

• Bridge and interchange project delivery
• Full lifecycle project management
• Leadership and team development
• Client and stakeholder management
• Risk and cost mitigation
• Project controls and scheduling
• Regulatory and environmental compliance
• Technical oversight and QA/QC coordination