Project Director

Parsons

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery across design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning
• Establish and implement project governance frameworks including Project Execution Plan, Quality Management Plan, and Health and Safety Plan
• Serve as the primary interface with Client representatives, regulatory authorities, ministries, and major contractors
• Oversee systems integration across civil works, track, structures, MEP, rolling stock, signaling, and operational readiness
• Manage contracts, variations, scope optimization, and commercial controls to safeguard project interests
• Collaborate with Parsons executive leadership to capture lessons learned and strengthen rail market positioning
• Ensure full compliance with UAE rail regulations and coordination with Abu Dhabi and federal agencies
• Lead multidisciplinary technical teams, ensuring accountability and performance across all workstreams
• Manage value engineering, risk governance, schedule assurance, and cost control strategies
• Promote a culture of innovation, sustainability, digital engineering, and safety excellence
• Monitor project milestones and produce executive-level progress, assurance, and risk reports
• Conduct regular strategic review meetings to maintain unified direction and delivery consistency

Skills Set

• Mega rail project management
• Multidisciplinary technical oversight
• Contract and commercial management
• Systems integration
• Digital engineering tools (BIM, PMIS, digital twins)
• Stakeholder and authority engagement
• Risk management and governance
• Quality and safety leadership
• Executive reporting and communication