Project Director

About the Role Parsons Corporation is seeking a Project Director to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves leading a team of professionals in overseeing all phases of large-scale projects and programs. The Project Director will serve as the primary company representative with clients and subcontractors during program execution. Key Responsibilities Act as the Company representative with clients and selected subcontractors throughout program execution. Negotiate changes to the scope of work with clients and key subcontractors. Collaborate with Business Development to market and secure additional work with clients. Participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and public meetings in support of clients. Plan, direct, supervise, and control all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project. Monitor and report to management on the progress of all project activity, including significant milestones and any conditions affecting project cost or schedule. Establish weekly meetings to review project status and formulate action items. Project Planning and Oversight Oversee the establishment of the Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other required documents. Establish program requirements for all project areas and monitor draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria. Develop and distribute a concise project description to all project team members for reference. Ensure the project meets or exceeds established goals in budgets, schedules, and plans. Devise and execute action plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work. Promote technical and commercial excellence through the application of Quality Assurance processes. Team Leadership and Resource Management Assign responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates based on their qualifications and strengths. Provide input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates. Mobilize company resources through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries to form effective project teams. Discuss required qualifications for key project positions with profit center and department managers. Collaborate with office facilities staff to address project space requirements. Work with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop project budgets, schedules, and plans. Required Experience A minimum of 20 years of related work experience , including significant supervisory and managerial roles. Proven experience in managing and delivering development infrastructure Mega Projects globally. Extensive managerial experience leading large groups of Engineers, Designers, and technical support personnel. Prior experience working and coordinating with third-party Project Management Consultancy (PMC) Teams on adjacent projects. Previous experience in the coordination of multi-design teams. Essential Skills and Knowledge Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations. Comprehensive understanding of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of specific engineering software for completing assignments.