Senior Design Manager (Airfield + Infrastructure) at Parsons Corporation in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates | Kablio

Role

Description

bim coordination

design review

clash detection

risk management

technical reporting

regulatory compliance

Facilitate technical coordination meetings to address integration challenges and maintain project alignment.
Oversee BIM implementation and digital design coordination for all design packages.
Promote innovative design solutions that improve efficiency, sustainability, and constructability.
Promote Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) principles to enhance construction efficiency.
Lead and manage the technical design delivery of all airside and airfield infrastructure works, ensuring alignment with IDDP objectives and operational requirements.
Monitor design deliverables and ensure alignment with overall project schedule and milestone targets.
Secure necessary technical approvals and client sign-offs for design deliverables.
Capture and document lessons learned to inform future project phases and enhance organizational capability.
Coordinate with Program Director and Deputy Program Director to align design activities with overall program objectives.
Liaise with Abu Dhabi Airports, design consultants, regulatory authorities, and other key stakeholders.
Lead design review workshops to assess technical completeness, constructability, and compliance with standards.
Maintain design risk register and implement mitigation strategies.
Ensure designs are optimized for performance, maintainability, life-cycle efficiency, and sustainability.
Lead constructability reviews to ensure designs are practical, buildable, and optimized for construction.
Lead identification and mitigation of design-related risks that may impact cost, schedule, or performance.
Lead federated model reviews and coordinate resolution of design conflicts.
Coordinate with other Senior Design Managers to resolve cross-discipline interfaces and dependencies.
Facilitate collaboration among project teams to resolve technical challenges and maintain alignment.
Mentor design engineers, technical staff, and support teams, fostering technical excellence and collaborative teamwork.
Ensure design solutions support efficient construction sequencing and logistics.
Ensure all designs comply with ICAO standards, local building codes, ESTIDAMA requirements, and airport operational standards.
Manage design consultants and specialist sub-consultants to deliver high-quality design outputs.
Ensure timely completion of design submissions to support procurement and construction schedules.
Support professional development and capability building within the design team.
Monitor design deliverables to ensure compliance with project standards, quality benchmarks, and regulatory requirements.
Prepare and present technical reports, design review outcomes, and decision papers to senior management.
Facilitate value engineering and design optimization workshops to enhance project value.
Coordinate with construction teams and contractors during Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phase.
Develop and maintain technical delivery strategies, design criteria, and performance standards.
Ensure design deliverables meet quality, schedule, and budget targets.
Coordinate multi-disciplinary design activities across apron, taxiways, aircraft stands, and related systems.
Review and approve technical specifications, design criteria, and engineering documentation.
Ensure seamless integration between all technical disciplines and specialist systems.
Ensure effective use of BIM 360, Navisworks, and other digital platforms for clash detection and coordination.
Coordinate with Program Controls Manager to track progress, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
Promote digital engineering practices and innovation in design delivery.
Report design progress and performance metrics to program leadership.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing across design disciplines.
Coordinate with regulatory authorities and obtain necessary design approvals and permits.
Lead coordination and resolution of interface issues across airside and airfield infrastructure and adjacent systems.

Requirements

professional registration

revit

primavera

15+ yrs

airside

leed

Professional registration or certification (e.g., P.E., CEng, PMP, CCM, or equivalent) is highly advantageous.
Experience working in GCC region or Middle East with familiarity of local construction practices and regulatory environment.
Knowledge of Integrated Design Delivery Partnership (IDDP) or Design-Build delivery models.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent understanding of international design and construction codes, including ICAO, NFPA, IBC, ESTIDAMA, and local Abu Dhabi authority standards.
Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities with strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated experience in airport terminal, airside, or aviation infrastructure projects with successful project delivery outcomes.
Proficiency in design coordination tools and project management software (e.g., BIM 360, Revit, Navisworks, Primavera P6, MS Project).
Understanding of sustainability standards (e.g., ESTIDAMA, LEED, BREEAM) and their integration into airport infrastructure.
Strong knowledge of airside and airfield infrastructure systems and interdependencies between apron, taxiways, aircraft stands, airfield lighting, and related disciplines.
Constructability & Design for Manufacture
Strong leadership and communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related technical discipline (Master's degree preferred).
Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary technical teams and overseeing large, complex projects.
Prior experience delivering major airport terminal projects, including design delivery, systems integration, and stakeholder coordination.
Extensive experience in design management, coordination, and stakeholder engagement within IDDP or similar delivery models.
Minimum of 15 years' experience in airside and airfield infrastructure design, engineering, and delivery within major airport or infrastructure projects.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Design Manager Jobs in Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates

Company

Overview

1944 Founded

Year of Establishment

The company was established in 1944 by Ralph M. Parsons in California.

$6 Billion Annual

Revenue Figure

The firm generates an average of $6 billion in annual revenue.

Free Space Shuttle Move

Notable Achievement

The company successfully transported the Space Shuttle Endeavour at no cost.

Over decades it expanded into oil, petrochemical, water and infrastructure projects across the US and globally.
It leverages digital tools such as AI platforms, utility data systems, and drone integration alongside traditional design and construction.
Parsons completed high‑profile projects like major bridge, tunnel, and transit works.
Specializing in transportation, energy, environmental remediation, urban development, industrial, and cybersecurity projects.
The firm has delivered hundreds of mega‑projects worldwide, including infrastructure in the Middle East and environmental cleanup contracts.

Culture + Values

Safety: We adeptly avoid risk through our high‑value technical and management solutions and a companywide, personal commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy culture and environment in all our offices and on each of our projects.
Quality: We’re on a never‑ending quest to improve our processes, services, and products. Our quality management systems ensure ISO 9001 compliance every time…
Integrity: Having integrity means that we remain transparent in our practices by openly communicating with each other, our customers, and stakeholders; that we prioritize the quality of every job; and that we do the right thing each time we’re faced with a tough decision.
Innovation: Through intensive research and development, partnerships, and rapid prototyping, we confidently provide inventive processes and unique solutions that offer unrivaled value to our customers.
Sustainability: We operate in accordance with best practices to deliver solutions while addressing environmental risk and minimizing our carbon footprint.

Environment + Sustainability

50% Reduction

Absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG Emissions by 2030

Aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, referencing a 2019 base year.

100% Renewable

Electricity Sourcing by 2028

A commitment to sourcing 100% of electricity from renewable sources by 2028, having started from 0% in 2019.

90% Reduction

Absolute GHG Emissions by 2045

Long-term goal to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2045.

Net-Zero Goal

GHG Emissions by 2045

Comprehensive target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by 2045.

Purchased renewable energy certificates and reduced market-based Scope 2 emissions in 2023.
Achieved significant diversion of shredded paper and repurposed electronics in 2023.
Recycled or repurposed hardware units in Middle East offices in 2023.

Inclusion & Diversity

34% increase

Diversity Representation

The organization achieved a significant 34% increase in diversity representation across the enterprise in 2021.

33% increase

Women in Leadership

Women in leadership roles grew by 33% within the organization in 2021, reflecting progress in gender diversity.

50% diverse

Executive Leadership

The executive leadership team was 50% diverse and demonstrated a strong commitment to inclusion in early 2022.

100% score

Human Rights Campaign Index

The organization earned a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index for 2023–2024, highlighting its dedication to LGBTQ+ equality.

Created a DEI Council in 2017 to unify efforts around diversity and inclusion.
Supports Employee Business Resource Groups such as MILVET, HOLA, PRIDE Alliance, BELONG, PWR, SOAR, and FORCE to foster networking, mentorship, and professional development.
Recognized as one of Forbes' 2023 Best Employers for Diversity.

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Role

Description

bim coordination

design review

clash detection

risk management

technical reporting

regulatory compliance

Facilitate technical coordination meetings to address integration challenges and maintain project alignment.
Oversee BIM implementation and digital design coordination for all design packages.
Promote innovative design solutions that improve efficiency, sustainability, and constructability.
Promote Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) principles to enhance construction efficiency.
Lead and manage the technical design delivery of all airside and airfield infrastructure works, ensuring alignment with IDDP objectives and operational requirements.
Monitor design deliverables and ensure alignment with overall project schedule and milestone targets.
Secure necessary technical approvals and client sign-offs for design deliverables.
Capture and document lessons learned to inform future project phases and enhance organizational capability.
Coordinate with Program Director and Deputy Program Director to align design activities with overall program objectives.
Liaise with Abu Dhabi Airports, design consultants, regulatory authorities, and other key stakeholders.
Lead design review workshops to assess technical completeness, constructability, and compliance with standards.
Maintain design risk register and implement mitigation strategies.
Ensure designs are optimized for performance, maintainability, life-cycle efficiency, and sustainability.
Lead constructability reviews to ensure designs are practical, buildable, and optimized for construction.
Lead identification and mitigation of design-related risks that may impact cost, schedule, or performance.
Lead federated model reviews and coordinate resolution of design conflicts.
Coordinate with other Senior Design Managers to resolve cross-discipline interfaces and dependencies.
Facilitate collaboration among project teams to resolve technical challenges and maintain alignment.
Mentor design engineers, technical staff, and support teams, fostering technical excellence and collaborative teamwork.
Ensure design solutions support efficient construction sequencing and logistics.
Ensure all designs comply with ICAO standards, local building codes, ESTIDAMA requirements, and airport operational standards.
Manage design consultants and specialist sub-consultants to deliver high-quality design outputs.
Ensure timely completion of design submissions to support procurement and construction schedules.
Support professional development and capability building within the design team.
Monitor design deliverables to ensure compliance with project standards, quality benchmarks, and regulatory requirements.
Prepare and present technical reports, design review outcomes, and decision papers to senior management.
Facilitate value engineering and design optimization workshops to enhance project value.
Coordinate with construction teams and contractors during Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phase.
Develop and maintain technical delivery strategies, design criteria, and performance standards.
Ensure design deliverables meet quality, schedule, and budget targets.
Coordinate multi-disciplinary design activities across apron, taxiways, aircraft stands, and related systems.
Review and approve technical specifications, design criteria, and engineering documentation.
Ensure seamless integration between all technical disciplines and specialist systems.
Ensure effective use of BIM 360, Navisworks, and other digital platforms for clash detection and coordination.
Coordinate with Program Controls Manager to track progress, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
Promote digital engineering practices and innovation in design delivery.
Report design progress and performance metrics to program leadership.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing across design disciplines.
Coordinate with regulatory authorities and obtain necessary design approvals and permits.
Lead coordination and resolution of interface issues across airside and airfield infrastructure and adjacent systems.

Requirements

professional registration

revit

primavera

15+ yrs

airside

leed

Professional registration or certification (e.g., P.E., CEng, PMP, CCM, or equivalent) is highly advantageous.
Experience working in GCC region or Middle East with familiarity of local construction practices and regulatory environment.
Knowledge of Integrated Design Delivery Partnership (IDDP) or Design-Build delivery models.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent understanding of international design and construction codes, including ICAO, NFPA, IBC, ESTIDAMA, and local Abu Dhabi authority standards.
Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities with strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated experience in airport terminal, airside, or aviation infrastructure projects with successful project delivery outcomes.
Proficiency in design coordination tools and project management software (e.g., BIM 360, Revit, Navisworks, Primavera P6, MS Project).
Understanding of sustainability standards (e.g., ESTIDAMA, LEED, BREEAM) and their integration into airport infrastructure.
Strong knowledge of airside and airfield infrastructure systems and interdependencies between apron, taxiways, aircraft stands, airfield lighting, and related disciplines.
Constructability & Design for Manufacture
Strong leadership and communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related technical discipline (Master's degree preferred).
Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary technical teams and overseeing large, complex projects.
Prior experience delivering major airport terminal projects, including design delivery, systems integration, and stakeholder coordination.
Extensive experience in design management, coordination, and stakeholder engagement within IDDP or similar delivery models.
Minimum of 15 years' experience in airside and airfield infrastructure design, engineering, and delivery within major airport or infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

People also searched

Design Manager Jobs in Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates

Company

Overview

1944 Founded

Year of Establishment

The company was established in 1944 by Ralph M. Parsons in California.

$6 Billion Annual

Revenue Figure

The firm generates an average of $6 billion in annual revenue.

Free Space Shuttle Move

Notable Achievement

The company successfully transported the Space Shuttle Endeavour at no cost.

Over decades it expanded into oil, petrochemical, water and infrastructure projects across the US and globally.
It leverages digital tools such as AI platforms, utility data systems, and drone integration alongside traditional design and construction.
Parsons completed high‑profile projects like major bridge, tunnel, and transit works.
Specializing in transportation, energy, environmental remediation, urban development, industrial, and cybersecurity projects.
The firm has delivered hundreds of mega‑projects worldwide, including infrastructure in the Middle East and environmental cleanup contracts.

Culture + Values

Safety: We adeptly avoid risk through our high‑value technical and management solutions and a companywide, personal commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy culture and environment in all our offices and on each of our projects.
Quality: We’re on a never‑ending quest to improve our processes, services, and products. Our quality management systems ensure ISO 9001 compliance every time…
Integrity: Having integrity means that we remain transparent in our practices by openly communicating with each other, our customers, and stakeholders; that we prioritize the quality of every job; and that we do the right thing each time we’re faced with a tough decision.
Innovation: Through intensive research and development, partnerships, and rapid prototyping, we confidently provide inventive processes and unique solutions that offer unrivaled value to our customers.
Sustainability: We operate in accordance with best practices to deliver solutions while addressing environmental risk and minimizing our carbon footprint.

Environment + Sustainability

50% Reduction

Absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG Emissions by 2030

Aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, referencing a 2019 base year.

100% Renewable

Electricity Sourcing by 2028

A commitment to sourcing 100% of electricity from renewable sources by 2028, having started from 0% in 2019.

90% Reduction

Absolute GHG Emissions by 2045

Long-term goal to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2045.

Net-Zero Goal

GHG Emissions by 2045

Comprehensive target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by 2045.

Purchased renewable energy certificates and reduced market-based Scope 2 emissions in 2023.
Achieved significant diversion of shredded paper and repurposed electronics in 2023.
Recycled or repurposed hardware units in Middle East offices in 2023.

Inclusion & Diversity

34% increase

Diversity Representation

The organization achieved a significant 34% increase in diversity representation across the enterprise in 2021.

33% increase

Women in Leadership

Women in leadership roles grew by 33% within the organization in 2021, reflecting progress in gender diversity.

50% diverse

Executive Leadership

The executive leadership team was 50% diverse and demonstrated a strong commitment to inclusion in early 2022.

100% score

Human Rights Campaign Index

The organization earned a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index for 2023–2024, highlighting its dedication to LGBTQ+ equality.

Created a DEI Council in 2017 to unify efforts around diversity and inclusion.
Supports Employee Business Resource Groups such as MILVET, HOLA, PRIDE Alliance, BELONG, PWR, SOAR, and FORCE to foster networking, mentorship, and professional development.
Recognized as one of Forbes' 2023 Best Employers for Diversity.

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