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Parsons Corporation Program Director - Major Infrastructure Projects in Tabouk, Saudi Arabia
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.
What You'll be Doing
Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution. Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors. Collaborates with Business Development to market and secure additional work with client. Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project. Participates 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.
Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria. Responsible for the development and distribution of a one to two-page description of the project to all members of the project team for reference.
Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project. 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. Field responsibilities may include labor relations, local procurement and payroll operations, etc., if required.
Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work. Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions in specific detail with the profit center and department managers. Collaborates with the office facilities staff to address project space requirements.
Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads 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.
Works with the key project individual to devise and execute actions 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. The Project Manager is specifically responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders.
Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes. 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. Establishes weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
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.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.
About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
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