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About the Role at Parsons Corporation

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Construction Manager to join its team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves leading multi-disciplined teams to accomplish assigned construction management tasks, particularly for attractions and entertainment-based projects. The successful candidate will apply extensive knowledge to oversee all facets of program-wide construction management.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategize, lead, and oversee all facets of program-wide construction management for attractions/entertainment-based projects.
• Develop comprehensive plans that support organizational and project objectives, effectively allocating resources and time across design and construction phases.
• Direct the PMC team to ensure work in the field is delivered safely, on schedule, and with high quality, meeting contract documents, relevant codes, and standards.
• Direct overall planning of construction activities to identify critical milestones and priorities.
• Determine budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule.
• Ensure services of subcontractors and major construction equipment are available at the appropriate time for maximum efficiency and productivity.
• Establish assignments for Construction Superintendents, monitor progress, and recommend corrective action.
• Conduct performance evaluations and recommend promotions and salary actions.
• Manage manpower, materials, and equipment assignments to maximize efficiency, maintain schedules, and meet budget goals.
• Anticipate and resolve problems such as changes in scope, schedule slippage, and budget overruns.
• Ensure critical milestones are met for each project phase.
• Ensure the use of sound construction practices to attain required quality control at maximum efficiency and minimum cost.
• Prepare periodic reports summarizing construction progress for higher level management and clients, including formal presentations.
• Ensure effective implementation of all Company and client policies and procedures, including labor relations policies.
• Serve as the primary contact with client representatives, subcontractors, and government representatives for construction-related activities.
• Maintain strong client and community relations, including making presentations to local civic organizations.
• Perform other responsibilities as appropriate.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a construction-related field, or equivalent construction-related work experience.
• Minimum of 15+ years of direct experience in the construction of buildings, large concrete and steel frame structures through to finishes/fit-out.

Essential Skills and Capabilities

• Widely diversified knowledge of construction-related processes and industry practices.
• Demonstrated effective managerial capability on construction projects of comparable scope and complexity.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Desired Experience and Background

• A track record with PMC (Project Management Consultancy) and Main Contractors.
• Experience in multiple projects involving theme park development, construction, show and ride systems design or fabrication within the entertainment/theme park industry.

Work Location

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.