Senior Design Manager (Utilities + Support Facilities)
Parsons Corporation
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Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
1. Technical Delivery Leadership
Lead and manage the technical design delivery of all utilities and support infrastructure works, ensuring alignment with IDDP objectives and operational requirements.
Develop and maintain technical delivery strategies, design criteria, and performance standards.
Coordinate with Program Director and Deputy Program Director to align design activities with overall program objectives.
Ensure design deliverables meet quality, schedule, and budget targets.
2. Design Management & Coordination
Coordinate multi-disciplinary design activities across utilities, power, water, and related systems.
Lead design review workshops to assess technical completeness, constructability, and compliance with standards.
Ensure designs are optimized for performance, maintainability, life-cycle efficiency, and sustainability.
Manage design consultants and specialist sub-consultants to deliver high-quality design outputs.
3. Technical Compliance & Standards
Ensure all designs comply with ICAO standards, local building codes, ESTIDAMA requirements, and airport operational standards.
Review and approve technical specifications, design criteria, and engineering documentation.
Monitor design deliverables to ensure compliance with project standards, quality benchmarks, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with regulatory authorities and obtain necessary design approvals and permits.
4. Interface & Systems Integration
Lead coordination and resolution of interface issues across utilities and support infrastructure and adjacent systems.
Ensure seamless integration between all technical disciplines and specialist systems.
Coordinate with other Senior Design Managers to resolve cross-discipline interfaces and dependencies.
Facilitate technical coordination meetings to address integration challenges and maintain project alignment.
5. BIM & Digital Design Coordination
Oversee BIM implementation and digital design coordination for all design packages.
Ensure effective use of BIM 360, Navisworks, and other digital platforms for clash detection and coordination.
Lead federated model reviews and coordinate resolution of design conflicts.
Promote digital engineering practices and innovation in design delivery.
6. Risk Management & Value Engineering
Lead identification and mitigation of design-related risks that may impact cost, schedule, or performance.
Facilitate value engineering and design optimization workshops to enhance project value.
Promote innovative design solutions that improve efficiency, sustainability, and constructability.
Maintain design risk register and implement mitigation strategies.
7. Scheduling & Progress Oversight
Monitor design deliverables and ensure alignment with overall project schedule and milestone targets.
Coordinate with Program Controls Manager to track progress, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
Ensure timely completion of design submissions to support procurement and construction schedules.
Report design progress and performance metrics to program leadership.
8. Stakeholder Coordination & Technical Approvals
Liaise with Abu Dhabi Airports, design consultants, regulatory authorities, and other key stakeholders.
Facilitate collaboration among project teams to resolve technical challenges and maintain alignment.
Prepare and present technical reports, design review outcomes, and decision papers to senior management.
Secure necessary technical approvals and client sign-offs for design deliverables.
9. Constructability & Design for Manufacture
Lead constructability reviews to ensure designs are practical, buildable, and optimized for construction.
Promote Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) principles to enhance construction efficiency.
Coordinate with construction teams and contractors during Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phase.
Ensure design solutions support efficient construction sequencing and logistics.
10. Leadership, Mentorship & Continuous Improvement
Mentor design engineers, technical staff, and support teams, fostering technical excellence and collaborative teamwork.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing across design disciplines.
Capture and document lessons learned to inform future project phases and enhance organizational capability.
Support professional development and capability building within the design team.
Desired Candidate Profile
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related technical discipline (Master's degree preferred).
- Professional registration or certification (e.g., P.E., CEng, PMP, CCM, or equivalent) is highly advantageous.
- Minimum of 15 years' experience in utilities and support infrastructure design, engineering, and delivery within major airport or infrastructure projects.
- Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary technical teams and overseeing large, complex projects.
- Extensive experience in design management, coordination, and stakeholder engagement within IDDP or similar delivery models.
- Demonstrated experience in airport terminal, airside, or aviation infrastructure projects with successful project delivery outcomes.
- Strong knowledge of utilities and support infrastructure systems and interdependencies between utilities, power, water, drainage, and related disciplines.
- Excellent understanding of international design and construction codes, including ICAO, NFPA, IBC, ESTIDAMA, and local Abu Dhabi authority standards.
- Proficiency in design coordination tools and project management software (e.g., BIM 360, Revit, Navisworks, Primavera P6, MS Project).
- Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities with strong attention to detail.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Company Industry
- Construction
- Civil Engineering
Department / Functional Area
- Engineering
Keywords
- Senior Design Manager (Utilities + Support Facilities)
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Parsons Corporation
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Design Manager (Utilities + Support Facilities) to join our team! In this role you will lead the technical design delivery of utilities infrastructure and MEP systems within the Integrated Design Delivery Partnership (IDDP) model. This role is critical to delivering reliable, efficient building services and utilities that support terminal operations and meet sustainability objectives. The incumbent will oversee multi-disciplinary MEP and utilities engineering teams, ensuring that design specifications, construction quality, and system integration are maintained throughout the project lifecycle. The position requires deep understanding of building services, utilities infrastructure, energy efficiency, and regulatory compliance to ensure successful project delivery and operational handover.