PARSONS

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Program Director – Major Infrastructure Projects

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Program Director – Major Infrastructure Projects for upcoming potential opportunity in Northwest Saudi Arabia. We are in the process of building a world-class team that will deliver multiple key infrastructure projects within the scope of this PMC, including roads, highways, interchanges, bridges, tunnels, water infrastructure, special projects assets, and PPP residential accommodation camps. In this role you will provide direction and management for development, design and construction phases of large projects or programs to assure on-schedule completion within or below budget and in accordance with contractual obligations.

In this role you will provide direction and management for every phase of a large infrastructure program to include:

Water Projects – to include Water Storage Reservoir, Water Transmission Lines, Filling Stations, Desalination Plant, Water Bottling & Treatment Building Roads Projects – to include Road Widening, Construction of Bridges, Tunnels, Culverts and Interchanges, Roads upgrades and safety improvements Special Projects – to include Early Works Projects, Transport System Cableway 5 ton, Powerhouse Shaft Gantry crane and Temporary Lift, Water Pumping System for Geotechnical Investigation, Landfill Gas Plant including Flaring System, Native Plant Nursery, and Residential Camps.

The Program Director (Vice President) will assure on-schedule completion within or below budget and in accordance with contractual obligations. The Program Director must be capable of managing a project or program valued up to $500 million in total installed cost. The project or program requiring company representation at this level may be of lesser total installed cost if management determines that it requires an unusual technical or managerial approach. Prior experience must include significant project management or construction management assignments at the Principal Project Manager level. Experience should also include operations management of personnel and facilities. Relocation to the job site may be required.

key skills:

Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
Strategic Planning: Expertise in developing long-term strategies aligned with organizational goals and stakeholder interests.
Project Management: Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques to oversee large-scale projects.
Financial Acumen: Proficiency in budgeting, financial forecasting, and cost management to ensure projects are delivered within budget.
Risk Management: Skills in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with infrastructure projects.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with stakeholders, team members, and executives.
Negotiation: Ability to negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers, contractors, and other partners.
Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with relevant regulations, compliance requirements, and environmental standards.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to address challenges and make informed decisions.
Stakeholder Management: Experience in managing relationships with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, communities, and investors.
Technical Expertise: Understanding of engineering and construction principles relevant to major infrastructure projects.
Change Management: Ability to navigate and manage organizational change effectively, ensuring stakeholder buy-in.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent from a recognized university essential.
Master’s Degree is preferred.
Minimum 25 years of experience of significant large-scale projects, in leadership roles.
Prior experience working on major infrastructure, Roads/ Highways and water , utilities projects essential.
Considerable experience at director level in client facing roles is essential.
GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) experience preferred.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

Effective oral and written skills for client presentations, technical reporting, and internal / external correspondence
Ability to effectively present information to key stakeholders as required by the client
Understanding of the construction management at risk alternative delivery process and the functions inherent to construction management of large-scaled projects
Understanding of budget development and cost accounting
Ability to manage and encourage a team of construction management professionals
Ability to interface with all levels with project team, client, and others
Knowledge of construction contract negotiation and administration
Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of support function problems
Ability to function in a multi-organizational environment by developing relationships that complies with the client’s proactive, collaborative culture.
Ability to manage projects implemented in phases, ensuring timely completion of each phase.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Director Residential Camps for upcoming potential opportunity in Northwest Saudi Arabia. We are in the process of building a world-class team that will deliver multiple key infrastructure projects within the scope of this PMC, including roads, highways, interchanges, bridges, tunnels, water infrastructure, special projects assets, and PPP residential accommodation camps. In this role you will provide direction and management for development, design and construction phases of large projects or programs to assure on-schedule completion within or below budget and in accordance with contractual obligations.

Provides direction and management for every phase of a major infrastructure project covering residential camps to ensure on-schedule completion within or below budget and in accordance with contractual obligations. Plans and defines program goals and devises methods to accomplish them; develops in-depth knowledge of client objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies. Must be able to manage a program, project, or subtask of up to $75 million in total cost. Prior experience must include significant project experience and successful project management.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned program, project, or subtask.
Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected suppliers during the program execution. Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client. Assists business development in understanding client issues and business plans in order to market and secure new/additional work.
Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the program, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherenece to these criteria.
Promotes technical excellence on the program, including furtherance of the Quality Improvement Process.
Mobilizes Company resources, through effective liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
Works with individual project managers to develop budgets, schedules and plans for the various elements of a project. Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.
Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths. Provides input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates.
Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions which would affect project cost or schedule.
Works with individual project managers to devise and execute action plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work. Advises the client and Company management of any such changes.
May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
Oversees establishment of Work Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan and other documents for hazardous waste work.
Completes other responsibilities associated with the position as may be appropriate.

Skills:

Project Management: Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team, fostering collaboration and accountability.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
Budgeting and Financial Management: Proficiency in budget planning, monitoring, and cost control.
Risk Management: Skills in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to address challenges and make informed decisions.
Planning and Organization: Ability to develop detailed project plans and schedules.
Negotiation: Effective negotiation skills for working with vendors, contractors, and stakeholders.
Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with local regulations and compliance requirements related to residential development.
Quality Assurance: Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality in project execution.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

BS/BA degree in Engineering or related field with 25 years of related work experience, including supervisory and management experience, is required. A professional registration is required.
Experience and demonstrated skill in supervising cost estimates, cost control, and overall project reporting activities for major Residential Camp projects.
Knowledge of engineering, construction, and business management techniques customarily acquired by prolonged course of specialized instruction.
Knowledgeable of current industry and technical development.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

Effective oral and written skills for client presentations, technical reporting, and internal / external correspondence
Ability to effectively present information to key stakeholders as required by the client
Ability to manage and encourage a team of construction management professionals
Ability to interface with all levels with project team, client, and others
Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
Ability to function in a multi-organizational environment by developing relationships that complies with the client’s proactive, collaborative culture.
Ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with Infrastructure projects, ensuring safety and compliance.

Project Director (Water)

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Director (Water) for upcoming potential opportunity in Northwest Saudi Arabia. We are in the process of building a world-class team that will deliver multiple key infrastructure projects within the scope of this PMC, including roads, highways, interchanges, bridges, tunnels, water infrastructure, special projects assets, and PPP residential accommodation camps. In this role you will provide direction and management for development, design and construction phases of large projects or programs to assure on-schedule completion within or below budget and in accordance with contractual obligations.

Provides direction and management for every phase of a major water infrastructure program to ensure on-schedule completion within or below budget and in accordance with contractual obligations. Plans and defines program goals and devises methods to accomplish them; develops in-depth knowledge of client objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies. Must be able to manage a program, project, or subtask of up to $75 million in total cost. Prior experience must include significant project experience and successful project management.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned program, project, or subtask.
Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected suppliers during the program execution. Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client. Assists business development in understanding client issues and business plans in order to market and secure new/additional work.
Promotes technical excellence on the project, including furtherance of the Quality Improvement Process.
Mobilizes Company resources, through effective liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths. Provides input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates.
Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions which would affect project cost or schedule.
May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
Works with the key project staff, consultants, contractors and subcontractors to devise and execute actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.
Completes other responsibilities associated with the position as may be appropriate.

Tunneling Engineer

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Tunnelling Engineer for upcoming potential opportunity in Northwest Saudi Arabia. We are in the process of building a world-class team that will deliver multiple key infrastructure projects within the scope of this PMC, including roads, highways, interchanges, bridges, tunnels, water infrastructure, special projects assets, and PPP residential accommodation camps. In this role you will provide direction and management for development, design and construction phases of large projects or programs to assure on-schedule completion within or below budget and in accordance with contractual obligations.

Independently develops methods and solutions for engineering problems; selects the most efficient and economical manner in meeting the project objectives. Completes a wide variety of difficult engineering assignments, applying engineering techniques and analysis within one discipline. The Engineer at this level is a fully qualified professional, proficient in the utilization of most engineering theories and practices. Some assignments involve CAE/CAD (computer aided engineering/computer aided design) applications. Travel or relocation to supplier, client, or construction site locations may be required.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Performs complex engineering tasks and particularly important engineering work efficiently and accurately.
Extracts engineering information from CAD drawings.
Prepares engineering computations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, surveys, and designs.
Prepares engineering reports with minimal supervision.
Completes a variety of assignments such as drawings, specifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes. Frequently interfaces with other Engineering disciplines as well as other departments..
Prepares detailed requisitions for equipment and materials.
Reviews supplier drawing submittals and performs technical bid analyses.
Prepares and issues specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents.
Provides technical guidance to CAD Designers, Drafters, and lower level Engineers working on the same project.
Supervises field bench-scale, pilot-scale, sampling, and data collection activities.
May be required to provide the seal and signature of the professional engineer, as appropriate, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances.
Recommends and prepares technical papers.
May act in an advisory capacity to senior management personnel on engineering related matters.
Completes other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Skills:

Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of tunneling methods (e.g., TBM, cut-and-cover) and technologies.
Geotechnical Knowledge: Ability to analyze soil and rock properties and their effects on tunneling.
Project Management: Skills in planning, scheduling, and overseeing tunneling projects.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills for addressing unexpected challenges during construction.
Safety Awareness: Knowledge of safety standards and protocols in tunneling operations.
Design Skills: Proficiency in design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D) for creating tunneling plans.
Environmental Considerations: Understanding of environmental regulations and impact assessments.
Cost Estimation: Ability to develop accurate budgets and manage project costs effectively.
Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication for collaborating with teams and stakeholders.
Leadership Abilities: Skills to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate activities on-site.
Regulatory Compliance: Familiarity with local, national, and international tunneling regulations and standards.
Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust strategies based on changing site conditions or project needs.

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