Program Director
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About the Role
Parsons is hiring a Program Director to lead a team overseeing large-scale construction projects in Abu Dhabi. The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 20+ years of experience, and significant managerial experience.
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Responsibilities
- Act as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution
- Negotiate changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors
- Collaborate with Business Development to market and secure additional work with client
- Oversee establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents
- Establish program requirements and monitor deliverables for adherence
- Plan, direct, supervise, and control execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions
- Assign responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates
- Mobilize company resources to create project teams
- Develop budgets, schedules, and plans for project elements
- Monitor and report on progress of all project activity within the program
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
- Minimum 20 years of related work experience including supervisory/managerial experience
- Significant managerial experience of a large group of Engineers, Designers, and technical support personnel
- Professional Engineer registration with active membership in a professional engineering society may be required
- Proven ability for managing a large group of engineering/technical personnel
- Directing work involving complex technical situations
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
- Thorough knowledge of current technology and capabilities of engineering software
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Job Description
- Parsons is hiring a Program Director to lead a team of professionals overseeing every phase of large scale projects or programs.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Act as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.
- Negotiate changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
- Collaborate with Business Development to market and secure 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.
- Oversee establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
- Establish the program requirements for all areas of the project, and monitor 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.
- Plan, direct, supervise, and control the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
- Assign responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths.
- Provide input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates.
- Mobilize company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
What Required Skills You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or related field)
- Minimum of 20 years of related work experience, including supervisory/managerial experience
- Significant managerial experience of a large group of Engineers, Designers, and technical support personnel
- Professional Engineer registration with active membership in a professional engineering society may be required
- Proven ability for managing a large group of engineering/technical personnel
- Directing work involving complex technical situations
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required
- Must also possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of specific engineering software for use in completing engineering assignments.
What Desired Skills You’ll Bring
- Master’s degree in engineering or related field
Competitive Benefit Offerings
- Financial Wellness: competitive pay and retirement plans
- Work Life Harmony: paid time off and paid flexible holidays
- Career Development: comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs
- Veteran Support: industry leading benefits including paid active duty military leave
- Mind & Body: wellness program including weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays
- Health: robust Employee Assistance Program and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
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