Structural Group Manager

Parsons Corporation

What You'll Be Doing::

• Supervise and lead a team of structural engineers to deliver large projects in compliance with each project requirement under the direct supervision of the Abu Dhabi Sector Technical Director.
• Provide expertise in complex engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
• Lead the preparation of structural design drawings, specifications, and calculation submittals for a range of structural design projects in accordance with all relevant standards.
• Ensure professional speedy and courteous responses to all structural related enquiries from Clients and Authorities.
• Successfully develop and maintains meaningful relationships with clients.
• Available to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours.
• Lead the preparation of the technical correspondence, reports, and studies for structural related works.
• Responsible technically of the engineering production of the structure team for the assigned projects.
• Coordinate with Geotechnical Specialist for issues related to soil-structure interaction.
• Coordinate structural engineering activities with other disciplines within the Engineering Departments.
• Interface with the Client and approval Agencies/Authorities for Bridge, Tunnel and other Structural Design Works.
• Provide technical advice to other engineering departments with respect to Bridges, Tunnels and other Structures.
• Provide technical assistance during pre-bid conferences, proposal evaluations, and post-award or other contract conferences.
• Act as a mentor for structural engineering and technical staff.
• Evaluate the personal performance of the structural staff against their respective specific responsibilities and accountabilities.
• Responsible for identifying, recruiting and retaining qualified technical personnel.
• Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety
• Perform other duties as directed by the Abu Dhabi Sector Technical Director.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering and/or Structural Engineering with twenty (20) years minimum post-graduate professional experience in structural engineering design and construction with a strong emphasis in the design and construction of precast and cast-in-place (CIP) concrete bridges with different construction methods, Rail Bridges, Cut & Cover tunnels, Immersed tunnels, and TBM tunnels.
• Experience in design and construction of steel bridges.
• US registration as a Professional Engineer or equivalent is required.
• Maintains competency in and serves as major resource in field of expertise.
• Demonstrated project management experience to deliver multiple projects that meet strict deadlines, budgets and deliver identified outcomes.
• Experience in applying relevant local and international industry standards in relation to Structural engineering design.
• Must be fully conversant with AASHTO LRFD, American Concrete Institute (ACI), Steel Construction Manual of American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), and other Bridge and Tunnels International codes and standards.
• Demonstrated experience investigating, analyzing and resolving difficult design problems.
• Ability to work independently on a diverse range of design projects.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan the use of resources to meet the requirements of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a number of conflicting priorities simultaneously.
• High level excellent English communication skills (written & oral) with demonstrated ability to produce professional accurate, concise and timely reports and high quality presentations on relevant matters