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About the Role

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Senior Handover & Commissioning Engineer to join our team in Riyadh. This full-time position involves overseeing the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems for roads, tunnels, and associated infrastructure projects within a Program Management Office (PMO) environment.

Role Overview

This role leads and manages the comprehensive handover and commissioning process for large-scale infrastructure projects. The Senior Handover & Commissioning Engineer is expected to possess deep expertise in Testing & Commissioning (T&C), construction close-out, and asset handover across multi-disciplinary infrastructure systems. The position focuses on governance, coordination, and assurance of handover readiness, ensuring all contractual, technical, and stakeholder requirements are met before Substantial Completion and Final Handover. Strong interface management with PMCMs, Contractors, and receiving entities is crucial, and site visits across Riyadh may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project-wide handover and commissioning strategies, procedures, and checklists aligned with PMO standards.
• Oversee and validate Testing & Commissioning (T&C) activities to ensure system functionality, integration, and compliance with specifications.
• Review and ensure the completeness of all handover deliverables, including As-Built Drawings, O&M Manuals, Training Documentation, Warranties, Guarantees, Spare Parts, T&C Reports, and Asset Registers/GIS submissions.
• Manage and track Substantial Completion requirements, including Construction Acceptance Tests, closed snag lists, O&M Manuals, Road Safety Audits, and operational readiness evidence.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and authorities to secure handover approvals, permits, and clearances.
• Ensure proper interface management between various systems.
• Review contractor submissions, including method statements, T&C plans, ITPs, and close-out documentation.
• Monitor contractor and PMCM performance regarding handover readiness, identifying risks and enforcing corrective actions.
• Support the definition and implementation of Defect Liability Period (DLP) strategies and handover conditions.
• Advise PMO leadership on handover risks, partial completions, and operational readiness.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on commissioning and handover matters across all disciplines.
• Perform other responsibilities as appropriate for this position.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline).
• Member of the Saudi Council of Engineers.
• Typically 10+ years of experience, with significant exposure to infrastructure projects and handover/commissioning phases in Saudi Arabia.
• Experience in PMO or client-side roles on large-scale or megaprojects is preferred.
• Familiarity with local Saudi regulations, authorities, and handover processes is highly desirable.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Testing & Commissioning processes across multi-disciplinary infrastructure systems.
• Proven experience in handover management, close-out documentation, and stakeholder coordination.
• Ability to manage complex interfaces between utilities, ITS, and civil infrastructure.
• Familiarity with GIS/asset management systems and digital handover requirements.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proficiency in PMO systems and document control platforms (*, Aconex, PMWeb, Unifier).
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a program environment.