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Job Description:
Parsons, is looking for an experienced Senior Stakeholder Coordinator to join the team in Abu Dhabi as part of the Stakeholder management team, the candidate shall provide a full and comprehensive service in regard to stakeholder management, permitting/NOCs, and interfaces with internal teams and third parties on behalf of the business and its projects, which could include:
What You'll Be Doing:
Advise on all local bylaws and regulations.
Take responsibility for all statutory approvals for all master planning, infrastructure, public realm, Building permits services, and all other parts of the design as outlined in the scope of services document.
Undertake the required code compliance during submitting the designs for approval.
Develop project stakeholder Management plan and trackers, flowcharts which fully considers the requirements of the project, identifying milestone approvals on the critical path.
Act as architect of record and undertake any required activities to fulfil this role.
The following is a non-exhaustive list; written to provide candidates with a better understanding of the type of duties they will be expected to carry out on a daily basis:
Advise on all regulations, codes, planning, and building acts.
Undertake all liaisons with clients, Design Manager, Project Managers and design team and other regulatory bodies.
Preparation of and submission of drawings, reports, studies, and other documents required for submission and approval ensuring revision of the submitted package in terms of authority requirements.
Represent the design team in interfacing with and make applications for all necessary NOC's/ permits, including any necessary coordination between utility agencies.
Undertake all necessary translations between English and Arabic, and vice versa, as required.
Establish a permitting strategy and monitor all permitting activities throughout the duration of the project.
Prepare a matrix that can be used to track progress on a weekly basis for all NOCs and permits. Information to be captured on this matrix shall be detailed, including comments/close-out actions and expiry dates for each permit/NOC.
Organize presentations and discussions with all authorities with the assistance of client teams to apprise them of any operational considerations.
Highlight any potential risks that might affect the project program /Project overall progress.
Communications and working relationships
Government entities and master planners, PMCs, contractors, engineering design offices, construction contractors, local service providers, etc.
Management consultants, investors, other public entities, media/event management firms.
What required skills you'll bring:
Minimum 5+ years relevant experience, similar scale initiatives/programs stakeholders/interfaces related background.
Bachelor of Engineering/Science preferred from an accredited local or international university; provision of registration with the UAE Society of Engineering.
Fluent in Arabic and English.
Technical knowledge of government entities' requirements for approvals/permits and design/construction of facilities, utilities, infrastructure, and/or real-estate developments, along with related projects/deliverables.
Knowledgeable with authorities approving systems ( IDAS/Smart hub, town planning, CDP, MEPS etc.
Ability to work with a big team at the business and project levels.
Excellent communication skills, including report writing and presentation skills.
What desired skills you'll bring:
Effective team control and building of team spirit/culture.
Certified project professional (i.e. PMP, PRINCE2).
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Skills Required
- Minimum 5+ years relevant experience in stakeholder management, permitting, and interfaces on similar scale projects
- Bachelor of Engineering or Science from an accredited university
- Provision of registration with the UAE Society of Engineering
- Fluent in Arabic and English
- Technical knowledge of government entities' requirements for approvals/permits and design/construction of facilities, utilities, infrastructure, or real-estate developments
- Knowledge of authority approval systems (IDAS, Smart Hub, town planning systems, CDP, MEPS)
- Ability to work effectively with large multidisciplinary teams at business and project levels
- Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills
- Ability to act as Architect of Record and undertake associated responsibilities
- Certified project professional (PMP or PRINCE2)
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
