Project Director📣 إعلان

About Parsons Corporation

Parsons Corporation operates with a leadership vision focused on valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth. The company cultivates an innovative culture designed to empower employees to achieve their full potential. Parsons is committed to delivering successful projects through strategic leadership and a collaborative approach.

The Role of Project Director

Parsons is seeking a Project Director to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time position requiring over 10 years of experience. The Project Director will provide strategic leadership and overall direction for the successful delivery of large, complex projects. This encompasses overseeing design, construction, commercial, risk management, procurement, stakeholder engagement, and project closeout activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction and management of ongoing construction activities to ensure project delivery aligns with approved schedules and contractual obligations.
• Oversee the administration of project contracts in collaboration with the Commercial team, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
• Lead and manage the design process between Parsons’ design team, the Employer, and the Designer across all design stages, ensuring final design packages are completed prior to tender.
• Discuss and negotiate changes to the Scope of Work with the Employer and/or Contractors, assess associated risks, and provide direction on implementation and delivery.
• Collaborate with Parsons’ Commercial, Project Controls, Construction, Technical, and Quality teams to develop and implement project plans.
• Oversee project risks and lead the development and implementation of mitigation plans with the project team.
• Identify long-lead items and oversee, monitor, and track the procurement process to ensure delivery according to the approved project schedule.
• Establish and lead weekly progress, technical, and quality meetings with Employer and Contractor representatives to resolve issues and establish clear decisions and action plans.
• Manage the project handover process, including preparation of Taking-Over Certificates (TOCs), closeout documentation, and resolution of outstanding site matters.
• Maintain compliance with HSE requirements and ensure a strong HSE culture is established and maintained across Contractors and project teams.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with the Employer and collaborate with Parsons’ Business Development team to identify and secure additional opportunities.
• Monitor and report project progress to Parsons Program Management, including key milestones, performance, emerging risks, and matters impacting the project schedule.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrable experience in volumetric manufacturing and advanced manufacturing principles within premium residential assets.
• Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and manage multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong leadership and technical problem-solving capabilities, with a proactive and delivery-focused approach.
• Ability to clearly articulate project goals, priorities, and objectives to Project Managers, Engineers, and multidisciplinary delivery teams.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Previous experience delivering major projects within the Gulf region is preferred but not essential.
• Experience managing projects through design, procurement, construction, handover, and closeout phases.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within complex client and stakeholder environments.

Location and Work Type

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focusing on the strategic leadership and delivery of complex projects within the region.