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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
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