Parsons

Project Director - Infrastructure

United Arab Emirates · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerParsons
LocationUnited Arab Emirates
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted13 Oct 2026

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:

Project Director - Infrastructure

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Parsons is looking for a talented Project Director to lead the successful delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects while managing multidisciplinary teams, clients, budgets, schedules, quality, safety, and stakeholder coordination.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Lead the planning and execution of large-scale government and commercial building projects.
Manage interdisciplinary teams of engineers, architects, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors.
Serve as the primary company representative to clients, government agencies, tenants, and stakeholders.
Prepare and deliver project reports, presentations, briefings, and correspondence.
Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, execution plans, and resource requirements.
Coordinate project activities across design, engineering, construction, facilities, and operations teams.
Manage projects within occupied facilities while minimizing disruption to building users.
Oversee project scope, quality, health and safety, risk, and compliance requirements.
Monitor project progress, milestones, costs, schedules, and deliverables.
Identify and resolve project risks, delays, cost overruns, and scope changes.
Negotiate changes to the scope of work with clients and subcontractors.
Maintain accurate and timely change orders and project documentation.
Lead regular project status meetings and track action items.
Ensure compliance with government procedures, industry standards, contractual requirements, and regulatory approvals.
Provide technical and strategic guidance to project teams and remain actively involved in project design and delivery.
Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional work.

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What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in project management, Civil Engineering, or a related technical or business field.
Minimum of 18 years of relevant engineering or project management experience on large-scale programs.
Broad technical and business knowledge, with a strong understanding of project delivery and management principles.
Professional registration or licensure may be required.
Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.
Experience interfacing effectively with clients, stakeholders, and senior management.
Willingness and ability to remain actively involved in the technical and design aspects of projects.
Comprehensive knowledge of applicable industry standards, practices, and procedures.

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 tohttps://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

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