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Parsons Corporation Practice Lead – Mechanical, Process and Treatment Engineering in United Arab Emirates

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Practice Lead – Mechanical, Process and Treatment Engineering to join our team in Abu Dhabi!

Provides management and direction for one or more Engineering discipline or a major section within one of the larger disciplines. May be assigned to High Budget program and leading a project with major Clients. Focus on Mechanical infrastructure Design and Process/Treatment Engineering.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Manage and direct all Mechanical, Process and treatment Works scope across PIL Portfolio in Abu Dhabi.

  • Reports to the Infrastructure Director on Design Operation, Client management and Organizational Matters.

  • Manage the design of Utilities Buildings, Pump Stations, Treatment Plans, Desalination Plans and Mechanical Infrastructure

  • Represent PIL in front of the Client on related Practice requirements

  • Play the role of Project director on special Projects where an SME is required to lead and direct.

  • Provide Bidding Support for PIL business development, Prepare technical and commercial proposals.

  • Prepare presentations to Client and Statutory Authorities

  • Prepare and oversee the production of engineering deliverables including technical reports, , design briefs, specifications, tender bid evaluations, contract documentation, and the like.

  • Responsible for ensuring technical quality, coordination, integrity, cost effectiveness, and profitability of designs produced. Follow design guidelines, standards, and procedures to effectively execute assigned work.

  • Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all manpower resources - agree allocations with the Discipline Manager

  • Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified

  • Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action

  • Become fully familiar with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements, including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address the issues

  • Interpret contractual requirements as they relate to engineering execution

  • Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimates

  • Provide similar support for Variation Orders

  • Interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs

  • Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings

  • Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) and forward copies to the Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager

  • Reviews and approves discipline staffing budget estimates and staffing assignment schedules on each project.

  • Maintains appropriate staffing level, including temporary personnel, as needed.

  • Reviews and approves staff forecasting reports.

  • If assigned to a major program, manages all engineering and design efforts for all disciplines required for the program.

  • Coordinates all discipline staffing requirements for the program.

  • Monitors the quality and progress of the discipline on each project, ensuring that production requirements are satisfied.

  • Works closely with Project Managers and Design Managers to resolve any existing or forecasted problems related to discipline staffing, quality of work, schedule performance, or productivity.

  • Establishes standards and procedures manuals for the discipline.

  • Recommends improvements to department procedures.

  • Recruits, interviews, and evaluates prospective employees.

  • Hires, offers personnel development, conducts performance evaluations and counsels employees.

  • Ensures that new employees receive orientation on company policies and procedures.

  • Supports pre-contract and business development efforts as required, serving as technical consultant.

  • Ensures performance within overhead budgets authorized for the discipline.

  • Actively participates in and promotes the Quality Improvement Program.

  • May head a committee within the discipline, striving to motivate and educate the assigned personnel.

  • Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

  • Master's degree in engineering (or related field) and typically 20 + years of related work experience, including supervisory/managerial experience. Professional Engineer registration with active membership in a professional engineering society may be required.

  • Proven ability to perform in a supervisory/managerial capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required.

  • Must also possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of specific engineering software for use in completing engineering assignments.

  • Experienced in Value Engineering and design improvements and optimization processes.

  • Experienced in Sustainability and Design Standards improvements

  • Experienced in Microsoft office, Civil 3D, Bently Software's, Aconex and Asite

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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