Senior Project Manager

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Position Overview
Provides direction and management for small to medium‑sized projects and ensures on‑schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations. Responsible for the profitability of each element of the project and all financial elements. Responsible for scope development, scope management, and commercial performance to meet goals and objectives. Plans and defines project goals and devises methods to accomplish them; develops in‑depth knowledge of client objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies. Ensures the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.
What You’ll Be Doing

Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
Forecasts monthly revenue, labor costs, ODCs, and gross profit for the term of the project.
Develops and manages the budget; oversees the profitability of the project.
Responsible for project invoicing and billing including all accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Oversees establishment of Project Management Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
Establishes the project requirements for all areas of the project, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths.
Monitors and negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
Markets and secures additional work with client.
Maintains client relationships and rapport with potential teaming partners.
Develops career development plans with all direct reports and identifies and coordinates training needs and requests for their staff.
Identifies the staffing plan for projects and pursuits.
Responsible for employee performance including recognition and disciplinary efforts.
Serves on a committee or board for professional organizations that meet our objectives.
Attends key conferences for networking and brand exposure.
Submits abstracts to key conferences and encourages presentations from staff.
Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions with senior leadership.
Collaborates with the office facilities staff to address project office space requirements.
Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project.
Works with the key project individual to devise and execute action 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 changes.
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 that would affect project cost or schedule.
Acts as the company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.
May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
Establishes weekly meetings to review project status and formulate action items.
Participates in proposal development on project pursuits, client meetings and client presentations.
Identifies business development opportunities, marketing events, and maintains current knowledge of project pipeline for key clients.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical/business field
Minimum of 12 years’ experience in infrastructure or land development design projects, with at least 5 years in the UAE, preferably.
Prior experience in design and management of roads, wet utilities, and transportation projects.
Experience managing a large group of engineers, designers, and technical support personnel.
Thorough knowledge of local regulations, building codes, and engineering standards.
Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex engineering projects.
Proven ability to direct work involving complex technical situations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
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