Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
Job Description:

Project Director

Riyadh

POSITION OVERVIEW :
Provides direction and management for every phase of a major 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.

Parsons extensive experience in this field, combined with your experience
coordinating projects through all phases of project inception, programming,
design, and closeout will propel your career and leadership opportunities
forward. We need our Senior Project Managers to be versatile, enthusiastic to
work in highly flexible, team oriented environments that have exceptional
communication, analytical and organizational skills
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :
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 adherence 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.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS :
Supervision Received - Sector Manager
Supervision Given - Project Managers, all disciplines and Support Staff
Internal Contacts - All department subsidiaries
External Contacts - Clients, Governmental agencies, Subcontractors, Public
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE :
Typically requires BS/BA degree in Engineering or related field. In addition,
‎20 or more years of related work experience, including supervisory and
management experience, is required. A professional registration is required.