Parsons

Job Description:

Project Manager (Water/Wastewater)

Dubai, UAE

Ready to put your project management expertise to work on complex, water and wastewater projects? Are you great with people and have a track record managing teams that get the job done?

What You'll Be Doing:

• Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution
• Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors
• Markets and secures additional work with client
• Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project. May 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 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
• 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 

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Water Resources Engineering, Master's degree in a related technical field would be an advantage
• Minimum 20 years experience is required, with 20+ years of related experience on water/wastewater projects
• Prior experience in design of water/wastewater/stormwater networks is required 
• Demonstrable hands-on experience of delivering at least five technically complex water, wastewater and stormwater conveyance, treatment and/or disposal projects.
• Familiar with GCC regional design standards and regulatory requirements developed through at least 10 years of experience in the Middle East
• Incumbent should have a broad general technical and business background
• Professional registration (P.Eng, C.Eng, CIWEM) would be an advantage
• Must have the ability to manage projects, interface with clients and enjoy being hands on technically in the project
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards
• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communication in English

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.