Program Control Manager

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
Job Description:
Program Control Manager
Saudi Arabia
Demand for efficient and safe rail transit is at an all-time high! Since ‎1944,
Parsons has set the standard for safe, effective, and reliable rail and
transit systems around the globe. Partnering with more than ‎400 transit
agencies, we have worked on EVERY major transit system in North America and
many of the most renowned systems overseas!
We are looking for a Program Control Manager who can lead a team of
professionals overseeing every phase of our Rail projects in Saudi Arabia.
This team focuses on design/construction in the following areas: Rail
stations/facilities, Bus Facilities, Track Design, Rail Bridges and other
civil/structural components related to rail. We are looking for a great leader
to join our team; one that inspires loyalty and commitment and knows how to
deliver leading-edge rail projects.
Responsibilities:
* Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to project for the resolution of difficult and complex project control problems.
* Interfaces with clients, attends regular meetings, and provides statistical reports.
* Manages a team of Project Control Engineers/Specialists who are qualified to analyze, evaluate, and forecast project costs, as well as performance against an established schedule with critical milestones.
* Assesses the impact(s) of design/construction changes and schedule slippages.
* Oversees the development and maintenance of an established system to show the hierarchy of plans and schedules; keeps project and company management fully informed.
* Coordinates staffing requirements, assigns and supervises project work activities, and trains personnel.
* Completes performance reviews and provides personnel development for the assigned employees.
* Recommends and oversees the customization of project control systems to meet specific project requirements.
* Creates statistical reports for management on a recurring or one-of-a-kind basis.
* Participates in business development efforts by gathering and presenting a variety of background data.
* May be required to make informal or formal presentations.
* Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or related field)
* At least ‎20 years of overall experience, ‎10 years of which is in the rail industry, and ‎5 years of which as a Project/Program Controls Manager
* Requires basic engineering knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, or a related field
* Proficient PC skills including a proficiency in various Project Controls Software and Microsoft Office Suite
* Proven ability to perform in a supervisory capacity
* Thorough knowledge of industry practices is required
* Incumbent must meet Parsons Project Controls Manager Certification requirements