Construction Director – Highways, Bridges, and Tunnels – Abu Dhabi, UAE
Posted date [2025-08-07]
(ID: 36702)
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Construction Director – Highways, Bridges, and Tunnels – Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
Parsons Corporation is hiring a seasoned Construction Director to lead major infrastructure projects across Abu Dhabi. This strategic leadership role focuses on the delivery of complex transportation projects involving highways, bridges, and tunnels. Ideal candidates will have strong regional experience, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a passion for delivering infrastructure that transforms communities.
Job Details
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Building / Construction
Function: Construction / Skilled Trades
Salary: 45000–55000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full Time
Role Summary
As a Construction Director, you will oversee a portfolio of major infrastructure projects from pre-construction through execution, ensuring safe, on-time, and within-budget delivery. You’ll guide multidisciplinary teams, collaborate with government authorities and contractors, and uphold the highest standards in construction quality and safety. This is a pivotal role for a leader who thrives in complex, high-stakes environments.
What You’ll Do
* Direct and supervise project delivery teams including Construction Managers, Project Directors, Senior Resident Engineers, and Resident Engineers
* Oversee execution of large-scale infrastructure projects, focusing on highways, tunnels, and bridges
* Ensure construction operations align with budget, timeline, and quality benchmarks
* Anticipate risks such as scope changes and delays; implement mitigation strategies proactively
* Collaborate with technical design teams to resolve project challenges and optimize delivery outcomes
* Act as the primary liaison with client representatives, contractors, and regulatory authorities
* Develop and enforce project-specific policies and procedures
* Provide regular progress updates and formal presentations to upper management and clients
* Foster a culture of health, safety, and environmental excellence across all phases of construction
* Contribute to bid preparation and business development for future supervision and PMC contracts
* Lead internal and external relationship-building efforts to enhance project performance and reputation
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
* Minimum 20 years of diversified construction leadership experience, including managing large-scale civil and structural projects
* Proven track record in delivering infrastructure megaprojects in the GCC, especially the UAE
* Deep knowledge of construction practices, budget control, quality management, and risk mitigation
* Skilled in leading large, multidisciplinary teams in dynamic, multicultural environments
* Strong client relationship and stakeholder engagement skills
* Effective communicator with the ability to present confidently at executive and community levels
* Strategic thinker with hands-on leadership in both technical and commercial aspects of project execution
Why Join Us
* Be part of shaping landmark infrastructure that connects communities across Abu Dhabi and the UAE
* Work for a globally respected engineering leader with a legacy of innovation and project excellence
* Lead from the front on high-impact projects that influence national development agendas
* Access long-term career pathways, international exposure, and performance-based advancement
* Thrive in an environment that values technical rigor, leadership, and professional integrity
About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, construction, and infrastructure leader with a strong footprint in the Middle East. From high-speed highways to critical tunnel infrastructure, we deliver projects that enhance urban mobility, safety, and connectivity. Our Abu Dhabi operations are at the heart of the region’s most ambitious infrastructure developments. Join us and lead the next generation of transformative engineering.
Position Overview
Parsons Corporation is hiring a seasoned Construction Director to lead major infrastructure projects across Abu Dhabi. This strategic leadership role focuses on the delivery of complex transportation projects involving highways, bridges, and tunnels. Ideal candidates will have strong regional experience, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a passion for delivering infrastructure that transforms communities.
Job Details
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Building / Construction
Function: Construction / Skilled Trades
Salary: 45000–55000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full Time
Role Summary
As a Construction Director, you will oversee a portfolio of major infrastructure projects from pre-construction through execution, ensuring safe, on-time, and within-budget delivery. You’ll guide multidisciplinary teams, collaborate with government authorities and contractors, and uphold the highest standards in construction quality and safety. This is a pivotal role for a leader who thrives in complex, high-stakes environments.
What You’ll Do
* Direct and supervise project delivery teams including Construction Managers, Project Directors, Senior Resident Engineers, and Resident Engineers
* Oversee execution of large-scale infrastructure projects, focusing on highways, tunnels, and bridges
* Ensure construction operations align with budget, timeline, and quality benchmarks
* Anticipate risks such as scope changes and delays; implement mitigation strategies proactively
* Collaborate with technical design teams to resolve project challenges and optimize delivery outcomes
* Act as the primary liaison with client representatives, contractors, and regulatory authorities
* Develop and enforce project-specific policies and procedures
* Provide regular progress updates and formal presentations to upper management and clients
* Foster a culture of health, safety, and environmental excellence across all phases of construction
* Contribute to bid preparation and business development for future supervision and PMC contracts
* Lead internal and external relationship-building efforts to enhance project performance and reputation
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
* Minimum 20 years of diversified construction leadership experience, including managing large-scale civil and structural projects
* Proven track record in delivering infrastructure megaprojects in the GCC, especially the UAE
* Deep knowledge of construction practices, budget control, quality management, and risk mitigation
* Skilled in leading large, multidisciplinary teams in dynamic, multicultural environments
* Strong client relationship and stakeholder engagement skills
* Effective communicator with the ability to present confidently at executive and community levels
* Strategic thinker with hands-on leadership in both technical and commercial aspects of project execution
Why Join Us
* Be part of shaping landmark infrastructure that connects communities across Abu Dhabi and the UAE
* Work for a globally respected engineering leader with a legacy of innovation and project excellence
* Lead from the front on high-impact projects that influence national development agendas
* Access long-term career pathways, international exposure, and performance-based advancement
* Thrive in an environment that values technical rigor, leadership, and professional integrity
About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, construction, and infrastructure leader with a strong footprint in the Middle East. From high-speed highways to critical tunnel infrastructure, we deliver projects that enhance urban mobility, safety, and connectivity. Our Abu Dhabi operations are at the heart of the region’s most ambitious infrastructure developments. Join us and lead the next generation of transformative engineering.
