Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates · On-site
Senior+$700M raised
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Rail Systems Engineering Manager (High Speed Rail)
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Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree, professional certificate
Posted 40d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Manage a major high-speed rail project in Abu Dhabi, overseeing all phases from concept to completion on behalf of the client. Coordinate stakeholders and manage contractors to ensure adherence to schedules, costs, and safety standards.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 15 years of experience in rail project management, preferably with High-Speed Rail expertise. Must possess strong leadership skills and the ability to manage complex multi-disciplinary civil packages.
Full job description
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Job Description:
Senior Project Manager
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Project Manager to join our team! The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a major rail project in UAE on behalf of the Client.
The Project Manager will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of all package activities within a high-speed rail project. This includes supporting the management and coordination of key stakeholders across all project phases including design, planning, procurement, construction, and operations.
What You'll Be Doing:
In capacity as the SPM, plan, coordinate, and manage all phases of project delivery from concept through to completion.
Monitors the PMEC and Contractor’s performance in delivery programs according to the established packaging strategy, including adherence to schedule, cost and standards codes, design coordination activities, and the production of construction tender documentation which would include securing appropriate approvals from the Client and local regulatory authorities.
Ensures adherence to relevant industry regulations, environmental standards, and safety protocols. Supervises necessary permits and approvals required from relevant authorities.
Implements quality standards for the project. Conducts periodic inspections to ensure work meets established standards and specifications.
Manage interfaces between work packages and systems to ensure effective integration.
Lead stakeholder engagement and provide clear, regular progress reporting.
Manage contract delivery within the wider programme environment, including change control and reporting.
Promote collaboration, continuous improvement, and best practice across the project team.
Leads technical excellence on the project, including furtherance of the quality improvement processes of the Client and Parsons.
Monitors and reports to Client management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions which would affect project cost or schedule.
Oversees establishment of Project Management Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, Systems Integration Plan, Testing & Commissioning Plan, and other documents as required.
Works with key project staff, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors to devise and execute action plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree and/or have Chartered Engineer Status, with not less than 15 years’ experience in the management of design and/or construction of rail projects, preferably HSR. Master’s degree preferred.
Demonstrated experience in project management, particularly in railway and transit major projects.
Experience managing multi-disciplinary rail civils packages and interfaces.
Proven construction management experience.
Strong commercial and financial awareness within a project or package environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage complex stakeholder environments.
Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. Capacity to translate complex technical subjects into clear terms for non-technical leadership and ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary project teams and build strong professional relationships.
Effective and written skills for client presentations, technical reporting, and internal / external correspondence; ability to effectively present information to key stakeholders as oral required by the client.
Proven ability to function in a multi-organizational environment by developing relationships that comply with the client’s proactive, collaborative culture.
Ability to thrive in an intense yet rewarding work culture.
Self-motivated and capable of managing tasks independently while taking direction as needed.
Creative thinker with a strong sense of ingenuity.
Positive attitude with a strong work ethic.
Quick learner who is people-oriented and a proactive problem solver.
Demonstrated ability to tackle challenges with a "go-getter" mindset.
Engineering background or some level of technical background.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Relevant project or construction management certification (e.g. PMP, CCM or equivalent)
Proven experience on High-Speed Rail projects is highly desirable.
GCC/UAE Experience
The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader with a track record of successful project delivery and a deep understanding of the complexities of railway engineering. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of railway technology and operations within our organization.
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!
Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance.
Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. #WeAreParsons
Disclaimer: Parsons is aware of recruitment scams where individuals posing as Parsons representatives offer fraudulent job opportunities to steal personal information or solicit money. To avoid these scams, remember that Parsons will never ask for money or sensitive personal details, and all legitimate job openings are listed on https://jobs.parsons.com/; report any suspicious activity to local law enforcement or [email protected].
Offices: 14291 Park Meadow Dr, Chantilly, Virginia 20151, US · 5875 Trinity Pkwy, #300, Centreville, Virginia 20120, US · 10 South Riverside, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60606, US · 100 M Street SE, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20003, US · 1422 South Tryon Street, Suite 700, Charlotte, NC 28203, US
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Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance.
Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. #WeAreParsons
Disclaimer: Parsons is aware of recruitment scams where individuals posing as Parsons representatives offer fraudulent job opportunities to steal personal information or solicit money. To avoid these scams, remember that Parsons will never ask for money or sensitive personal details, and all legitimate job openings are listed on https://jobs.parsons.com/; report any suspicious activity to local law enforcement or [email protected].
Offices: 14291 Park Meadow Dr, Chantilly, Virginia 20151, US · 5875 Trinity Pkwy, #300, Centreville, Virginia 20120, US · 10 South Riverside, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60606, US · 100 M Street SE, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20003, US · 1422 South Tryon Street, Suite 700, Charlotte, NC 28203, US
EngineeringConstructionDesignProgram ManagementInfrastructureEnvironmentDefenseSecuritySustainabilityIntelligence and Cyber Security