Project Director - Infrastructure Design

About the role

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Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and highly experienced Project Director - Design to lead and oversee the successful delivery of multiple infrastructure design projects in Qatar.

The portfolio will include major infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, utilities, drainage and other civil infrastructure, as well as multidisciplinary projects where applicable.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the delivery of multiple design projects.
• Oversee projects throughout the complete design lifecycle, from Concept Design through Preliminary, Detailed Design and IFC.
• Support and guide Project Managers in developing and executing project delivery strategies.
• Review project performance and intervene proactively where projects require additional management support.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to Project Managers responsible for individual projects.
• Assist Project Managers in resolving complex technical, commercial, resource and stakeholder issues.
• Understand client priorities and ensure project teams respond effectively to their requirements.
• Provide leadership for the development of design concepts and multidisciplinary design solutions.
• Work closely with the Technical Director to ensure designs are technically sound, coordinated and aligned with project objectives.
• Ensure effective coordination between civil, structural, architectural, utilities, transportation and other relevant disciplines.
• Ensure constructability, maintainability, sustainability and value engineering considerations are incorporated into the design process.
• Oversee the development of project execution plans, design schedules, budgets and resource plans.
• Manage resources across multiple projects and identify resource constraints or capability gaps.
• Coordinate with senior management and discipline leads to ensure projects are adequately staffed.
• Support workforce planning and recruitment requirements where necessary.
• Ensure all design deliverables meet contractual requirements, applicable standards, specifications and client expectations.
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control procedures are implemented throughout the design process.
• Identify and monitor key project, design, commercial and delivery risks.
• Monitor project financial performance and support Project Managers in controlling costs.
• Identify scope changes and ensure appropriate change management procedures are followed.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized and accredited university.
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline is advantageous.
• Professional engineering registration or chartership is highly desirable.
• Must meet the applicable requirements for engineering registration/licensing with the relevant authority in Qatar.
• Significant professional experience in civil engineering, infrastructure design and project delivery.
• Proven experience working at Project Director, Program Director, Design Director or equivalent senior leadership level.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects from Concept through Detailed Design to IFC.
• Strong infrastructure background, preferably including roads, highways, bridges, utilities and major civil infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of multidisciplinary design coordination and design management processes.
• Previous experience delivering major projects in Qatar or the GCC is highly desirable.

Additional information

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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