Project Manager (ITS Design)

Job Description:

Project Manager (ITS Design)

Dubai, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Manager (ITS Design) to join our team! In this role, you will get to manage the design phase of major intelligent transportation system projects.

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 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.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil engineering from a reputable university
• Minimum 15 years of experience in managing the design delivery of major ITS projects
• Substantial experience managing one or more large ITS design and construction supervision contracts.
• Substantial experience in systems engineering, systems integration, software development,  and/or traffic/transportation engineering.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards
• Understanding and experience in long-range strategic ITS program planning activities
• A proven track record of successfully managing programs, schedules, and budgets while meeting the performance goals of managed contracts.
• Demonstrated skills in managing multiple team members.
• A thorough knowledge of ITS and Traffic Management principles and systems.
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience, especially with staff in different geographic locations.
• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communication in English

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:
• Master’s Degree in Traffic/Transportation Engineering
• Local Dubai/UAE/GCC experience is preferred.

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.