Job Title: Senior Project Manager (Civil)
Company Name: Parsons
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Work Mode: On-site
Date Posted: 25-07-2026
Job Reference/ID: R183723
Job Description / Role:
Parsons is looking for a talented Senior Project Manager (Civil) to join our team! In this role, you will be part of the PMC leadership team responsible for managing the delivery, coordination, and integration of all civil, structural, underground, and associated infrastructure elements of a complex development project. You will provide project leadership across multidisciplinary teams, manage contractor and stakeholder interfaces, oversee program and delivery performance, and ensure the successful execution of project objectives from design through procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the delivery of all civil, structural, underground, and associated infrastructure elements on behalf of the PMC throughout the project lifecycle.
- Act as the primary PMC focal point for civil and infrastructure delivery matters, coordinating closely with the Client, consultants, contractors, utility providers, authorities, and key stakeholders.
- Oversee the planning, coordination, and integration of a complex development incorporating underground structures, resilient infrastructure systems, advanced building systems, and specialist operational requirements.
- Manage project scope, delivery strategies, execution plans, programme objectives, and performance targets to ensure successful achievement of project milestones and contractual commitments.
- Lead multidisciplinary coordination across civil, structural, architectural, MEP, security, infrastructure, and specialist systems disciplines to ensure seamless project integration.
- Manage project interfaces between consultants, contractors, utility providers, authorities, operators, and third-party stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress, key milestones, critical path activities, and delivery risks, implementing appropriate mitigation and recovery measures.
- Support design integration, technical coordination, and procurement activities including contractor evaluations and tender clarifications.
- Manage project risks, opportunities, constraints, and interface challenges.
- Support commercial and contractual processes including change management, variation reviews, and claims evaluation.
- Coordinate authority approvals, utility interfaces, permits, NOCs, and inspections.
- Support testing, commissioning, operational readiness, handover, close-out, and defect liability activities.
- Prepare executive reports, project dashboards, and progress updates for senior Client representatives and PMC leadership.
Experience Required:
- 20 years of professional experience in civil engineering, project management, program delivery, or major capital project execution.
- Demonstrated experience delivering large and complex building, industrial, mission-critical, storage facility, within a PMC, Engineer, or Employer’s Representative environment.
Education Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related technical discipline.
Skills Required:
- Strong understanding of project lifecycle delivery (design, procurement, construction, commissioning, handover).
- Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder groups.
- Strong understanding of civil infrastructure, underground structures, and utility coordination.
- Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and reporting skills.
- Familiarity with BIM-enabled project delivery and digital coordination processes.
- Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), or PMP accreditation (Desired).
- Knowledge of UAE authority requirements and regional project delivery practices (Desired).
Employment / Job Type: FULL_TIME
About the Company:
United States technology and engineering company working across defence, intelligence, cyber security, and critical infrastructure. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Parsons has a long Middle East presence with offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha, delivering design and programme management for highways, bridges, rail, airports, and large master planned developments.
Company Industry: Engineering & Construction
Department / Functional Area: Project & Program Management
Closing Date: 23-10-2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates may apply by submitting their resume/CV through the official Parsons career website.
