Job summary
Parsons is recruiting a Project Director in Riyadh to lead delivery of large, complex projects. The role provides strategic, commercial, technical and operational leadership from initiation through closeout to meet scope, schedule, budget and client expectations.
Key responsibilities
- Provide overall strategic, commercial, technical and operational leadership for project delivery.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, construction and project controls.
- Establish project governance, execution strategies and reporting protocols.
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, cash flow and risk profile.
- Oversee procurement, construction, commissioning and closeout activities.
- Drive commercial and contractual matters including change orders and claims oversight.
- Champion HSE, quality and security compliance across the project.
- Present project status, risks and forecasts to senior management and the client.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related discipline.
- Over 20 years' progressive experience delivering major infrastructure or large developments.
- Proven track record as a Project Director or equivalent on large, complex projects.
- Strong knowledge of scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, procurement and contracts.
- Experience managing large teams, consultants, contractors and multiple work packages.
- Commercial and contractual awareness including change control and claims management.
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in digital reporting, document management and scheduling tools.
Skills
Project ManagementRisk ManagementContract ManagementStakeholder ManagementCost ForecastingSchedule ControlBIMProject ControlsProcurementLeadership
Source: Workday. Last checked as open: 15 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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