Senior Project Manager (Luxury Projects)

About the Role

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Luxury Projects) to join their team in Riyadh, Riyadh. This full-time position involves managing Project Managers across a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring timely completion within budget and according to contractual obligations. The role focuses on providing direction and management for large-scale or multiple smaller projects, with responsibility for scope development, scope management, and the commercial performance of projects to achieve established goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direction and management to all Project Managers (PMs) to ensure projects are completed on schedule, within or below budget, and in adherence to contractual obligations.
• Initiate and establish goals for PMs and projects in alignment with the Country Manager's objectives and corporate strategy.
• Oversee project delivery and overall success, supervise managers, and report progress and performance to the Country Manager.
• Establish program requirements for all project areas and verify deliverables meet these criteria.
• Oversee the establishment of the Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other necessary documentation.
• Act as the company representative with clients and selected subcontractors during program execution.
• Negotiate changes to the scope of work with clients and key subcontractors.
• Collaborate with Business Development to market and secure additional work with clients.
• Develop and distribute project summaries to all project team members.
• Work with key project personnel to devise and execute action plans to address potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant scope changes; advise clients and company management of such changes.
• Promote technical and commercial excellence through the application of Quality Assurance processes.
• Monitor and report to the Country Manager on the progress of all project activities within the program, including significant milestones and any conditions affecting project cost or schedule.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or a related field.
• A minimum of 20 years of experience in construction and design management, with a significant focus on luxury hospitality projects.
• Thorough knowledge of program management, engineering principles, and a strategic understanding of industry best practices and regulations.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with clients, corporate teams, and project managers on technical and non-technical subjects.
• Advanced leadership skills, capable of performing in a management capacity.
• Ability to supervise all projects and involved project managers, providing feedback and resolving complex problems.
• Advanced knowledge of current technology and its effective utilization in project contexts.