Lead Project Manager

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Job Description:

Lead Project Manager - Stormwater Program

Abu Dhabi (Al Ain Region), UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Lead Project Manager to join our Stormwater technical PMC team in Al Ain In this role you will get to contribute to the transformation of Abu Dhabi.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Working closely with the client to deliver key projects

• Working closely with multiple stakeholders to ensure their requirements are met

• Working with senior leaders to develop a delivery model

• Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project

• 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 summary 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

• 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

• 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

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Ability to effectively present information to key stakeholders as required by the client.

• Experience in PMC projects

• Understanding of the PMC, construction and design delivery process and the functions inherent to construction management of large-scaled projects.

• Ability to interface with all levels with project team, client, and others

• Ability to function in a multi-organizational environment by developing relationships that complies with the client's proactive, collaborative culture

• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering. A Master's degree or PMP certification is highly desirable

• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing utility programs or large-scale infrastructure projects, with a focus on stormwater

• An ability to work in a team environment

• Excellent communication skills

• An ability to develop collaborative relationships

• Experience in the delivery or wet infrastructure projects

• Proven experience in managing budgets, schedules, and resources for large, complex utility projects.

• Solid understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements for utility infrastructure

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