Project Director

Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Director to join our
team! In this role you will get to support the building of a international
team of Project and Cost Management professionals, provide strategic planning,
and manage the performance to help deliver one of the biggest mega projects in
Riyadh.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Provide strategic advice with respect Contract and Procurement and support the execution
* Guide, mentor and provide leadership to the project controls, commercial and design teams
* Interface with the client C-suite, Exec VP and Functional leads.
* Develop new and review existing processes and procedures for Cost, Commercial and Project Management.
* Review and advice on the strategic management plan
* Represent the Program Director in their absence,
* Provide best in class project and cost management expertise within a PMO structure.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
* Program Management
* 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

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
* ‎20+ years of related work experience, including supervisory/managerial experience
* Significant managerial experience of a large group of Engineers, Designers, and technical support personnel
* Professional Engineer registration with active membership in a professional engineering society may be required
* Proven ability for managing a large group of engineering/technical personnel
* Directing work involving complex technical situations
* Excellent written and oral communications skills
* Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required
* Must also possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of specific engineering software for use in completing engineering assignments.
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.