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Sr Project Management Specialist

Honeywell

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**Sr Project Management Specialist**
We have an opportunity for a **Sr Project Management Specialist** to join us at **Honeywell** in Masdar.
Honeywell Industrial Automation enables our customers to run safer and more efficient operations. From refineries to distribution centres to retail stores, we help deliver results while improving worker safety and meeting sustainability goals such as reduced carbon emissions - by leveraging connectivity, advanced data analytics, software, robotics, sensors, process automation and asset performance management solutions.
**_We Enable our customers to Enhance the Safety, Sustainability, Resilience and Productivity of their People, Plants, and Assets._**
**Key responsibilities**
1. Developing project plan, timelines and budget, defining project scope, objectives and deliverables
2. Lead, motivate and oversee cross functional teams to ensure project milestones are met.
3. Communicate with clients, stakeholders, and team members to set expectations and update on project progress.
4. Responsible for project revenue planning and forecasting.
5. Identify, assess and mitigate risks, implement contingency plans.
6. Manage resources efficiently and improve productivity.
7. Ensure deliverables meet Honeywell quality standards and customer requirements.
8. Handle changes in project scope, schedule, and costs while maintaining project objectives.
9. Maintain comprehensive project documentation for reporting and auditing purpose.
10. Use project management tools to monitor project performance and productivity.
11. Address customer escalations and issues promptly to keep the project on track.
12. Working with Sales and P&E team on new project opportunities.
**Key skills and qualifications**
**Education:**
· Bachelors in Engineering, Business Management
**Experience:**
· Minimum: 10 years of project management experience in the region.
· Strong leadership and team management skills
· Excellent organizational and planning abilities
· Proficiency in project management software
· Effective communication and negotiation skills
· Good understanding of business operations and solutions -specific knowledge
· Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
· Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
· PMP Project certification.
· Proven experience working in safety solutions, Fire & Gas and Fire- fighting system with good understanding of safety and reliability standards in O&G industry
**Our offer**
· A culture that fosters inclusion, diversity, and innovation in an international work environment
· Market specific training and ongoing personal development.
· Experienced leaders to support your professional development.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
**Join us now** **and be part of a global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future!**
#TheFutureIsWhatWeMakeIt
Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments - powered by our Honeywell Forge software - that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
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Sr Project Management Specialist

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Honeywell

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**Sr Project Management Specialist**
We have an opportunity for a **Sr Project Management Specialist** to join us at **Honeywell** in Masdar.
Honeywell Industrial Automation enables our customers to run safer and more efficient operations. From refineries to distribution centres to retail stores, we help deliver results while improving worker safety and meeting sustainability goals such as reduced carbon emissions - by leveraging connectivity, advanced data analytics, software, robotics, sensors, process automation and asset performance management solutions.
**_We Enable our customers to Enhance the Safety, Sustainability, Resilience and Productivity of their People, Plants, and Assets._**
**Key responsibilities**
1. Developing project plan, timelines and budget, defining project scope, objectives and deliverables
2. Lead, motivate and oversee cross functional teams to ensure project milestones are met.
3. Communicate with clients, stakeholders, and team members to set expectations and update on project progress.
4. Responsible for project revenue planning and forecasting.
5. Identify, assess and mitigate risks, implement contingency plans.
6. Manage resources efficiently and improve productivity.
7. Ensure deliverables meet Honeywell quality standards and customer requirements.
8. Handle changes in project scope, schedule, and costs while maintaining project objectives.
9. Maintain comprehensive project documentation for reporting and auditing purpose.
10. Use project management tools to monitor project performance and productivity.
11. Address customer escalations and issues promptly to keep the project on track.
12. Working with Sales and P&E team on new project opportunities.
**Key skills and qualifications**
**Education:**
· Bachelors in Engineering, Business Management
**Experience:**
· Minimum: 10 years of project management experience in the region.
· Strong leadership and team management skills
· Excellent organizational and planning abilities
· Proficiency in project management software
· Effective communication and negotiation skills
· Good understanding of business operations and solutions -specific knowledge
· Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
· Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
· PMP Project certification.
· Proven experience working in safety solutions, Fire & Gas and Fire- fighting system with good understanding of safety and reliability standards in O&G industry
**Our offer**
· A culture that fosters inclusion, diversity, and innovation in an international work environment
· Market specific training and ongoing personal development.
· Experienced leaders to support your professional development.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
**Join us now** **and be part of a global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future!**
#TheFutureIsWhatWeMakeIt
Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments - powered by our Honeywell Forge software - that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
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Program Management Director

Oracle

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**Job Description**
Manage people for product development programs or projects focused on the delivery of a product through the design process, and into a finished state for external customers.
**Responsibilities**
Manage people for product development programs or projects involving department or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of a product or computer-based system through the design process, and into a finished state for external customers. Plan and direct resource schedules as well as project budgets. Monitor the product/program/project from initiation through delivery, interfacing with customer on technical matters. Organize interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the product/program/project on schedule and within budget constraints. Assign and monitor work of systems analysis and program staff, providing technical support and direction. Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
Career Level - M4
**About Us**
As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow's technology to tackle today's challenges. We've partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector-and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.
We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all.
Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.
We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing or by calling in the United States.
Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.
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Specialist, Project Risks Management (Governance, Risk & Assurance Dept

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi ADNOC

Posted 5 days ago

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full-time
JOB PURPOSE:

Study, analyse and support in the application and development of key components of company's maturing project portfolio governance framework, includes contributing in the governance of project portfolio risk management, assurance, project prioritisation, selection and portfolio optimisation, benefits realisation and financial integrity.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Project Governance
• Collaborate with strategic excellence team for business management system, enhance business manual and processes, development of project assurance department objectives, KPI, procedures, and standards.
• Design and develop the framework agreement conditions, scope, technical evaluation criteria for Third party inspection agencies, and strategies for TPIA awards.
• Support ADNOC to develop GVAP manual , initiate and resolve VAP queries in coordination with project management, conduct VAP compliance audits within the organization, and contribute development of IPMS themes, standards and guidelines.
• Act as Focal point for Group Value assurance Process (GVAP), and cascade the GVAP requirements across the project group, for efficient implementation and value maximization. All parties consent to this document being signed electronically -P
• Act as Company Technical Authority (CTA1), for AGES QA/QC standards and approve the design
concession authorization requests through technical authority framework system during project
phase>
• Support development of internal stakeholder engagement Plan (RACI) for project governance to
understand stakeholders' perspectives, engage with them and create both internal and external
alignment.
• Act as Risk manager for department risks, identify mitigation controls to keep the risks ALARP to assure
asset integrity
• Support ADNOC for developing unified long term framework agreements for TPIA, technical bid
evaluation criteria and process, pricing and contracting strategy development for building TPI unit rates,
scope of work development etc and manage call off orders to engage TPIA for capital project
• Conduct project governance audits on project management for selected projects, identify gaps and
recommend improvement for maximizing the efficiency of project quality management system
• Support the project management for capital projects, by recommending resolutions for VAP governance
and implementation issues, technical issues, and suggest strategies for project acceleration
• Identify project assurance risks, and cascade risk based quality management system in projects
• Ensure that project governance directives are integrated in to the processes and projects. Ensure
alignment of project governance processes with Corporate Governance, legal and regulatory
requirements.
• Ensure governance requirements are addressed throughout the project Life Cycle and resolve queries.
• Raise and escalate issues affecting value assurance process and governance as appropriate.
• Training and development of UAE nationals in project quality assurance, quality control, and project
Governance

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualification
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills
• 9 years of experience in Project Management, Project Risk and Governance in a large organization,
preferably in Oil & Gas industry.
• Experience in project assurance management and governance of portfolio of projects within a fast track
working environment.
• Knowledge of project assurance reviews, audits, quality management systems and asset integrity.
• Knowledge of project management systems, tools and processes and how these are practically used
in a PMO or Project environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with and ability to influence stakeholders.
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Project Director

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi AtkinsRéalis

Posted 8 days ago

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full-time
Job Description

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Project Director , in Abu Dhabi & Dubai, UAE .

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at or follow us on LinkedIn .

Learn more about our rail presence in the Middle East

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Project Director to lead the consultant-side delivery of the UAE High-Speed Rail (HSR) Intercity Project - Phase 1, connecting Abu Dhabi to Dubai. This role will oversee design reviews, programme and project management, and site supervision across a complex, multi-package infrastructure programme involving underground, at-grade, and tunnel works, four major stations, two maintenance depots, and full railway systems integration including rolling stock.

You will act as the single point of contact between internal and external delivery teams, ensuring strategic alignment, stakeholder coordination, and successful delivery of project objectives. The successful candidate will bring proven high-speed rail experience to the programme, contributing deep technical and delivery expertise to one of the region's most ambitious transport initiatives.

Requirements :

Sector Experience :
  • Proven track record in delivering large-scale rail infrastructure projects, including high-speed rail (HSR) above 250 km/h.
  • Experience in multidisciplinary design review, programme management, and site supervision.
  • Demonstrated leadership in complex, multi-stakeholder infrastructure environments.

Strategic Leadership & Programme Oversight :
  • Provide strategic leadership across the full programme lifecycle-from concept development and mobilisation through to delivery, commissioning, and benefits realization.
  • Align project delivery with client goals, regulatory frameworks, and UAE development strategies.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams across design, engineering, construction, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Represent AtkinsRéalis on client boards and steering committees to ensure strategic alignment and confidence in programme delivery.

Planning & Scheduling :
  • Implement a robust project management framework and execution strategy.
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of the master programme and WBS.
  • Lead delay mitigation strategies and ensure alignment with critical path milestones.
  • Monitor contract programmes and ensure stakeholder approvals are timely and compliant.

Financial & Commercial Management :
  • Own and manage programme-level P&L, ensuring financial performance, cost control, and commercial success.
  • Review and report project budgets, recommend options for potential changes.
  • Oversee contract administration, change control, and claims resolution.
  • Coordinate with commercial teams to ensure transparency and governance throughout the project.

Risk Management & Governance :
  • Chair risk meetings and lead the development of mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure robust governance, risk management, and change control processes are in place and adhered to.
  • Collaborate with commercial teams to manage disputes and claims proactively.

Construction Phase Management :
  • Oversee site supervision, contractor coordination, and interface management across:
  • Civil Works - Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
  • Systems, Power, Depots, Rolling Stock, and Track.
  • Ensure timely delivery of stakeholder decisions and facilitate collaborative problem-solving.
  • Monitor contractor compliance with HSE, quality, and programme requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement :
  • Act as the primary liaison with UAE Rail, government authorities, consultants, and contractors.
  • Lead external stakeholder management and interface coordination, including IDD documentation.
  • Resolve escalated issues and maintain strong relationships with all project parties.

Innovation & Digital Transformation :
  • Champion innovation and digital transformation across programme delivery, including BIM, smart mobility, and integrated systems.
  • Promote modern delivery methodologies to drive efficiency and enhance outcomes.

Team Leadership & Development :
  • Mentor senior leadership team and technical leads.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Conduct performance reviews and support career development across the team.

Reporting & Governance :
  • Establish formal reporting structures for client and internal stakeholders.
  • Review and disseminate reports from design and site teams.

Client Management :
  • Lead client engagement through presentations, meetings, and strategic discussions.
  • Represent AtkinsRéalis professionally and build trust as a strategic advisor.
  • Resolve disputes and maintain long-term client relationships.

Industry Engagement & Thought Leadership :
  • Represent AtkinsRéalis in strategic forums, bid interviews, and industry engagements.
  • Contribute to thought leadership and market positioning in the regional infrastructure sector.

Qualifications :
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master's or preferred Chartered Engineer status).
  • Minimum 20 years of experience in infrastructure project leadership, with at least 5 years in high-speed rail delivery.
  • Strong knowledge of construction, planning, contract law, and stakeholder management.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
  • Tax-free salary.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
  • Paid Annual leave.
  • Company gratuity scheme.
  • Discretionary bonus program.
  • Annual flight contribution.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Transportation & housing allowances.
  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:
  • Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
  • Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
  • Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.

#HSR

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Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
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Project Director

Parsons Corporation

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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.
**Job Description:**
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Director to join our team! In this role you will get to lead a team to deliver large complex infrastructure design projects in Abu Dhabi.
**What You'll Be Doing:**
+ Leading, directing, and mentoring a team of Project Managers.
+ Serving as the primary project liaison, representing Parsons with clients and their affiliates.
+ Overseeing team outputs to ensure alignment with project delivery milestones.
+ Ensuring compliance with Parsons' quality standards, processes, and procedures.
+ Establishing and maintaining risk and issue registers, identifying opportunities, and escalating critical issues as required.
+ Managing and monitoring project financials to ensure delivery within approved budgets.
+ Conducting technical reviews of project deliverables, documentation, and tender submissions.
+ Overseeing the preparation and submission of accurate and timely weekly and monthly progress reports.
**What Required Skills You'll Bring:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
+ Minimum of 15 years' experience with proven ability to lead complex infrastructure projects through all design stages.
+ Demonstrated experience in delivering infrastructure projects.
+ Strong track record managing budgets, schedules.
+ Comprehensive understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements related to utility infrastructure.
+ Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate and present effectively to clients and senior leadership.
+ Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within multi-organizational, collaborative environments.
+ In-depth knowledge of industry standards, practices, and regulations.
+ Strong presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.
+ Commercial awareness and sound judgment in managing project risks and opportunities.
+ Proficiency in technical review, stakeholder management, and risk management/reporting.
**What Desired Skills You'll Bring:**
+ Local and international experience in design management and project delivery.
+ Exposure to Master Planning and PPP experience is an advantage.
+ Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
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About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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Project Director

Parsons Corporation

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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.
**Job Description:**
Ready to take your engineering and management experience to the next level to work on complex construction problems that will have a huge impact on the local community? Parsons is now hiring a Program Director who can lead a team of professionals overseeing every phase of large scale projects or programs.
Parsons' extensive experience in this field, combined with your significant management and technical experience, will propel your career forward with opportunity for advancement with top performance. We need our Program Director to be versatile as well as have exceptional communication, analytical and management skills. In this role you provide management and direction for one Engineering department or a major section within one of the larger disciplines. You will recruit, interview, and evaluate prospective employees as well as hire, offer personnel development, conduct performance evaluations, counsel employees, takes corrective actions (as required), and approves terminations. One of your roles will include ensuring that new employees receive orientation on company policies and procedures.
**Responsibilities:**
+ 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.
+ Collaborates with Business Development to market and secure additional work with client.
+ Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.
+ Participates 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.
**Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or related field)
+ 20+ years of related work experience, including supervisory/managerial experience
+ Significant managerial experience of a large group of Engineers, Designers, and technical support personnel
+ Middle East expereince is mandatory. Abu Dhabi expereince is preferable.
+ 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.
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to .
About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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Project Director

Dubai, Dubai AECOM

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**Company Description**
**Work with Us. Change the World.**
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
**Job Description**
**Position Summary**
AECOM is seeking a **Project Director** to lead the delivery of major highways, bridges, and infrastructure programs in Dubai, with a primary focus on **Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)** projects. The role involves overall leadership, contractual and commercial management, and ensuring delivery excellence in alignment with client and company objectives.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Lead overall project delivery from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements.
+ Develop and implement the **Project Execution Plan** , **Health & Safety Plan** , **Control Plan** , and other key project documentation.
+ Act as the primary client interface for all contractual, technical, and commercial matters.
+ Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across design, construction, and project controls functions.
+ Negotiate scope changes, variation orders, and contractual amendments.
+ Monitor project performance against KPIs, milestones, and deliverables; implement corrective measures where required.
+ Oversee procurement and management of subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers.
+ Drive Value Engineering initiatives to achieve optimum lifecycle cost and performance.
+ Ensure compliance with HSE and Quality Assurance procedures.
+ Manage claims, disputes, and risk mitigation strategies.
+ Prepare and present progress reports to senior management and stakeholders.
+ Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture across all project participants.
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (BSc, BEng, or MEng).
+ Chartered status or membership of a recognized professional institution (MICE, MCIOB, MRICS) preferred.
+ PMP or equivalent Project Management certification is an advantage.
**Experience**
+ Minimum **20 years** of experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects, including highways, bridges, and urban road networks.
+ Minimum **5-10 years** direct experience in **Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)** projects.
+ Proven record in delivering projects over AED 1 billion in value.
+ Strong commercial and contract management experience, including claims and negotiations.
+ Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams in a matrix organization.
**Qualifications**
**Additional Information**
**About AECOM**
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
**What makes AECOM a great place to work**
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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**Business Line:** Transportation
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** ME and Africa
**Career Area:** Program & Project Management
**Work Location Model:** On-Site
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Deputy Project Director

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi AtkinsRéalis

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AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Deputy Project director , in United Arab Emirates .

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at or follow us on LinkedIn .

Learn more about our rail presence in the Middle East

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Deputy Project director to support the consultant-side oversight of the Design & Build Contract for Rail Systems, Power, Depots, Rolling Stock, and Track within the UAE High-Speed Rail (HSR) Intercity Project - Phase 1. This role will assist the Project Director in managing contractor performance, ensuring technical compliance, and coordinating across multiple disciplines and stakeholders.

The Deputy Project Manager will play a key role in ensuring that systems integration, depot readiness, rolling stock delivery, and track installation are executed in line with programme objectives, safety standards, and operational requirements.

Key Requirements and Accountabilities:

Sector Experience
  • Proven experience in delivering high-speed rail systems (above 250 km/h), including signalling, telecoms, traction power, rolling stock, and track.
  • Strong background in systems integration, depot operations, and railway commissioning.
  • Experience in Design & Build contract environments and working with international turnkey suppliers.

Programme Oversight & Coordination
  • Support the Project Director in overseeing contractor performance across systems, power, depots, rolling stock, and track packages.
  • Coordinate across disciplines to ensure seamless integration of systems with civil infrastructure and stations.
  • Monitor programme milestones and ensure alignment with critical path and commissioning targets.

Technical Compliance & Assurance
  • Ensure contractor designs and installations meet technical specifications, safety standards, and interoperability requirements.
  • Lead reviews of interface control documents (ICDs), integration registers, and testing protocols.
  • Support resolution of technical issues during design, installation, and commissioning phases.

Stakeholder Engagement
  • Liaise with UAE Rail, government authorities, consultants, and contractors to ensure alignment and timely decision-making.
  • Facilitate coordination between systems contractors and civil/station delivery teams.
  • Represent AtkinsRéalis in technical and programme meetings, providing strategic input and issue resolution.

Risk & Change Management
  • Identify and manage risks related to systems integration, commissioning, and operational readiness.
  • Support change control processes and ensure timely resolution of design or scope changes.
  • Monitor compliance with regulatory frameworks and international standards.

Reporting & Governance
  • Provide regular updates to the Project Director on progress, risks, and contractor performance.
  • Support the development of dashboards, reports, and programme documentation for internal and client use.
  • Ensure governance processes are followed across all systems-related workstreams.

Team Leadership & Collaboration
  • Mentor junior project engineers and technical coordinators.
  • Promote a collaborative and accountable team culture across disciplines.
  • Support performance reviews and development planning for assigned team members.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Master's Degree or Chartered Engineer status preferred).
  • Minimum 20 years of experience in rail systems delivery, with at least 5 years in high-speed rail programmes.
  • Strong understanding of systems integration, depot operations, and rolling stock commissioning.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
  • Tax-free salary.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
  • Paid Annual leave.
  • Company gratuity scheme.
  • Discretionary bonus program.
  • Annual flight contribution.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Transportation & housing allowances.
  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:
  • Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
  • Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
  • Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
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Project Director - Construction

Parsons Corporation

Posted 14 days ago

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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.
**Job Description:**
**Project Director- Construction**
**Dubai, UAE**
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Construction Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to support the Construction Director with on-site field construction management activities associated with the completion of assigned construction package(s)
**What You'll Be Doing**
+ Directly reporting to PMC Construction Director
+ Collaborate in maintaining a strong client relationship as a primary contact.
+ Collaborate in reporting project progress meeting with the client.
+ Assist in reviewing cost and risk analyses and extra work claims for the client
+ Supports to ensure compliance with Company HSEQ policies and procedures
+ Monitoring the manpower deployment schedule of each construction projects
+ Collaborate in leading construction management efforts and play a pivotal role in project delivery.
+ Assist in directing and meticulously assessing the overall planning of construction activities to identify critical milestones and priorities.
+ Contribute to the development and implementation of efficient office and field procedures.
+ Collaborate in possessing knowledge of pertinent contract documents specific to the project.
+ Apply technical knowledge to support comprehensive constructability analysis and review construction documents.
**What Required Skills You'll Bring:**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Masters Degree in Construction Management is prefeed
+ Minimum 20 years of related work experience providing construction and project management services
+ Proven ability to effectively assist in managing teams and communicating with clients.
+ Supervisory experience in large civil/structural and/or infrastructure projects (roads, highways ,bridges ,airport) construction in the Middle East is preferred.
+ Good written and oral communications skills both in English and Arabic,
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to .
About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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