Senior Design Manager (APM/Terminal Systems)

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Design Manager (APM/Terminal Systems) to join our Abu Dhabi team. In this role you will lead the design delivery for terminal systems, including Automated People Movers (APM), Baggage Handling Systems (BHS), mechanical, electrical, and specialized infrastructure (MSI), and related facilities.

The role requires an experienced design manager capable of coordinating multi disciplinary teams, resolving complex technical and interface issues, and supporting construction, commissioning, and ORAT integration.

1. Design Leadership

   Lead the development and delivery of terminal systems designs, ensuring alignment with project objectives, operational requirements, and industry standards.

   Approve technical specifications, drawings, and design documentation.

2. Regulatory & Client Compliance

   Ensure all designs comply with ICAO, client requirements, and local regulations.

   Maintain design QA/QC processes to uphold quality and safety standards.

3. Multi Disciplinary Coordination

   Coordinate the integration of terminal systems with architectural, structural, MEP, and other facility designs.

   Conduct multi disciplinary design workshops to resolve interface conflicts and optimize system integration.

4. Design Review & Constructability

   Review design packages, RFIs, and contractor queries for technical compliance and constructability.

   Facilitate value engineering sessions to optimize design efficiency, performance, and cost effectiveness.

5. Schedule & Milestone Management

   Monitor design progress against project schedules and milestones.

   Identify risks or delays in design delivery and implement corrective actions.

6. Support to Construction & Commissioning

   Provide design guidance to construction and commissioning teams, ensuring adherence to design intent.

   Support ORAT planning and operational readiness integration for terminal systems.

7. BIM & Information Management

   Integrate BIM and digital information management processes into design coordination workflows.

   Ensure accurate and up to date design information is available to project teams.

8. Technical Issue Resolution

   Lead resolution of technical issues and interface conflicts across terminal systems.

   Serve as the primary technical authority for assigned systems within the design team.

9. Team Leadership & Mentorship

   Mentor and develop junior design engineers and coordinators.

   Foster a collaborative and knowledge sharing culture within the design team.

10. Post Handover Support

    Participate in post handover evaluations and lessons learned exercises.

    Ensure design outcomes meet operational performance requirements and client expectations.

• 12-15+ years of experience in terminal systems design management, including BHS, APM, and MSI integration.
• Strong expertise in multi disciplinary design coordination, PMCM processes, and design review management.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex technical and interface challenges.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision making skills.

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Systems Engineering.
• Experience with BIM, digital information management, and ORAT integration.
• Familiarity with large scale airport terminal design and construction projects.

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