Project Director Rail Infrastructure

Parsons

Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Function: Project Management
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

* Direct the full lifecycle of a high-value rail project, covering design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning phases.
* Define and implement the Project Execution Plan, Quality Management Plan, and HSE frameworks aligned with UAE regulations and international railway standards.
* Serve as the primary client interface, maintaining strategic relationships with government entities, regulators, and key contractors to ensure transparent and goal-aligned execution.
* Oversee systems integration across disciplines including civil, track, MEP, signaling, rolling stock, and control systems.
* Lead contract management, scope variations, and risk mitigation while protecting project objectives and ensuring stakeholder cooperation.
* Ensure seamless coordination between Parsons leadership, project teams, and client representatives to achieve strategic delivery milestones.
* Supervise design coordination and interface management between multiple design and construction contractors.
* Champion digital delivery methodologies, including BIM, digital twin technology, and PMIS-based project tracking systems.
* Implement value engineering initiatives to optimize costs and enhance performance without compromising quality.
* Establish governance, reporting, and assurance processes that maintain full control of schedule, cost, and scope.
* Conduct executive and technical review meetings to assess progress and resolve challenges proactively.
* Drive a culture of health, safety, and sustainability excellence, promoting continuous improvement and innovation.

Ideal Profile

* Bachelor s degree in Engineering or a related field (Master s or Chartered Engineer status preferred).
* Minimum 20 years of progressive experience managing complex rail, metro, or high-speed infrastructure programs.
* Demonstrated success in leading projects exceeding USD 2 billion in total value.
* At least 5 years experience in the Middle East, with a deep understanding of the regional infrastructure environment.
* Proven expertise in project governance, stakeholder engagement, and multi-disciplinary integration.
* Familiarity with international rail codes, operational safety standards, and project controls systems.
* Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills with the ability to influence ministerial and executive stakeholders.
* Advanced proficiency in BIM, digital project management platforms, and data-driven decision tools.

Skills Set

* Rail and transportation project management
* Mega project leadership and delivery
* Systems integration and commissioning
* Contract and stakeholder management
* Risk and governance frameworks
* Digital PMO and BIM implementation
* Value engineering and cost optimization
* Safety, quality, and sustainability compliance