Project Manager

Job Description

Ready to put your project management expertise to work on complex, urban projects Are you great with people and have a track record managing teams that get the job doneParsons is now hiring an experienced Project Manager with a desire to work on creating innovative, practical solutions to various projects that enhance the fabric of our community. In this role you will be responsible for the delivery of a housing project in the role of PMC. You will be responsible for managing different contractors and supervision consultants on-site, dealing with daily issues, handling all authorities and interactions with the client. You will hold good problem-solving capabilities as well as strong communication skills.You will be defining program goals and devising methods to accomplish them develops in depth knowledge of client objectives, contractterms and corporate policies. Parsons extensive experience in this field, combined with your experience coordinating projects through all phases of project inception, programming, design, and closeout will propel your career and leadership opportunities forward. We need our Project Managers to be versatile, enthusiastic to work in highly flexible, team oriented environments that have exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills Responsibilities:

• Acts as the Company representative with the client, consultants, and contractors during the program execution.
• Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and secures additional work with client.
• Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.
• Participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
• Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
• Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria. Responsible for the development and distribution of a one to two-page description of the project to all members of the project team for reference.
• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project. Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths. Provides input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates. Field responsibilities may include labor relations, local procurement and payroll operations, etc., if required.
• Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work. Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions in specific detail with the profit center and department managers. Collaborates with the office facilities staff to address project space requirements.
• Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project. Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.
• Works with the key project individual to devise and execute actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work. Advises the client and company management of any such changes. The Project Manager is specifically responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders.
• Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes. Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule. Establishes weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related technical/business field
• 20+ years of related work experience is required.
• Previous project management experience on community development projects is a must.
• Successful candidate must have a combination of both infrastructure and buildings experience. They must have successfully delivered land development projects.
• Experience as PMC is a must.
• Must have the ability to manage projects, interface with clients and enjoy being hands on technically in the project.
• Our Project Managers should have solid construction experience within a PMC role with a good technical background.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards
• Incumbent must meet Parsons project management certification requirements.
• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills in English and Arabic
• Must have work experience in UAE preferably in Dubai.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:Not Applicable/NoneParsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

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About Company

Parsons Corporation (Parsons) is an American technology-focused defense, intelligence, security, and infrastructure engineering firm headquartered in Centreville, Virginia. The company was founded in 1944.
Parsons has more than 16,000 employees across 24 countries. Carey Smith serves as Chairwoman, President, and CEO of Parsons.
The company has been named as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for 13 consecutive years.