Senior Construction Manager Aviation/Aprons

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for a talented Senior Construction Manager Aviation/ Aprons to join our team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. In this role you will manage all on-site field construction activities associated with the completion of projects ($50M to $250M) preferably for Airfield projects on commercial airports. Understanding of the disciplines and requirements to supervise the construction of, or inspection of work by contractors, and the coordination for performing in a 24/7 airport operating environment is important.

What You'll Be Doing

• Directs the overall planning of construction related activities to identify critical milestones and priorities and or reviews those proposed by contractors for major airport projects.
• Determines budget estimate and staffing requirement for the Parsons defined scope and schedule of required services to identify variances of actual to forecasted results.
• Ensures that the services of subcontractors and major equipment providers required by the project will be available at the appropriate time to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity.
• Establishes the assignments for construction professionals and support disciplines under his or her supervision for various work areas of construction operations, monitoring the progress and recommending corrective action as required to achieve project objectives.
• Manages and/or reviews the assignment of manpower, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency, maintain schedules, and to meet budgetary goals.
• Maintains oversight and alertness to potential problem areas and recommends or takes preventive action to ensure that critical milestones are met for each phase of the project.
• Prepares periodic reports summarizing progress of construction activities for higher-level management and/or client review.
• Conducts performance evaluations and recommends promotions and salary actions of direct reports.
• Responsible for implementation of all Company, client and/or relevant regulatory policies and procedures effecting the progress of the Project.
• Serves as the primary contact with client representative, subcontractors, and government representatives affecting construction related activities.
• Maintains strong client and community relations to promote project, assist in meeting sustainability requirements and coordination with adjacent or interfacing projects.
• Manages a team of Inspectors and Resident Engineers
  
  
  

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or related fields
• 15+ years relevant experience
• Experience in the construction of airports or large civil structural projects at domestic and/or foreign locations is preferred.
• PE is required
• Field construction experience is required
  
  
  

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Requires extensive knowledge of construction-related processes, as well as a thorough knowledge of industry practices.
• Ability to collaboratively accomplish key Project goals and solve project challenges.
• Demonstrated effective managerial capability is also required, as well as strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to lead a group of senior discipline inspectors and other construction administration support personnel also required.
• Work can be performed fully onsite or several days per week remote
  
  
  

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