Stakeholder Manager

Overview

Manage stakeholder and authority coordination for a UAE national rail project.

Key Responsibilities

• risk mitigation
• stakeholder engagement
• authority liaison
• permit approvals
• asset handover
• reporting

Tasks

-Identify and mitigate potential stakeholder risks, delays, or disputes through early engagement and solution-oriented collaboration. -Report regularly to senior management on stakeholder progress, key issues, and risk mitigation actions. -Facilitate stakeholder workshops, presentations, and coordination meetings, driving proactive engagement and conflict resolution among project partners and regulators. -Lead all stakeholder and authority interface management activities across the rail program, ensuring timely approvals, NOCs, and permits from relevant entities. -Coordinate with internal disciplines (engineering, construction, HSE, environmental, and land acquisition teams) to manage stakeholder constraints, third-party interfaces, and public impacts. -Develop and maintain the Stakeholder Management Plan, communication protocols, and stakeholder database for tracking commitments, concerns, and approvals. -Oversee the handover and acceptance process of assets and documentation to authorities and clients, ensuring compliance with technical standards and contractual obligations. -Serve as the primary liaison between the project and UAE authorities (municipalities, transport regulators, utility providers, and emergency services), ensuring full compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements. -Monitor snag list closure, asset documentation, and permitting milestones to align with program objectives and construction sequencing.

Requirements

• 15+ yrs
• stakeholder
• microsoft office
• civil engineering
• arabic
• analytical

What You Bring

-Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in stakeholder management, permitting, and authority liaison within major rail or metro projects. -Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment capabilities. -Demonstrated success in navigating multi-agency environments, including municipalities, transport authorities, and infrastructure regulators. -Proven ability to build strong professional relationships with clients, government representatives, and consultants. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). -Comprehensive knowledge of UAE Authorities’ procedures and approval processes, including utility coordination, right-of-way, and land-use regulations. -Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at senior levels. -Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline. -Fluency in English and Arabic (spoken and written) is essential.

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About Parsons Corporation

-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.

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