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Parsons Corporation Project Controls Director in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Controls Director to join our team!

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead the project controls function, ensuring alignment with client objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies.

  • Manage projects up to SAR 10 billion, guiding project teams through planning, scheduling, and budget management.

  • Provide expert leadership in key areas including cost control, claims management, delay analysis, risk management, and performance measurement, ensuring efficient delivery of all project phases.

  • Integrate Building Information Modeling (BIM) and other digital tools for design and construction progress measurement, ensuring real-time updates and accurate forecasting

  • Act as the primary project controls interface with clients and external stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and timely resolution of project issues

  • Negotiate scope changes and claims with the client to maintain program objectives and manage financial and schedule impacts.

  • Proactively manage client expectations, ensuring satisfaction and fostering long-term relationships for future opportunities.

  • Oversee the development and maintenance of the program master schedule, incorporating BIM and other digital tools for enhanced tracking and progress reporting.

  • Lead the project controls team in managing all aspects of scheduling, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies.

  • Ensure timely preparation of Extension of Time (EOT) claims, delay analyses, and other contractual deliverables related to time and cost impact.

  • Implement robust risk and opportunity management processes to minimize potential disruptions and capitalize on opportunities for project optimization.

  • Direct all cost control activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring that the program remains within approved financial parameters.

  • Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to measure project performance and drive proactive decision-making.

  • Identify cost-saving opportunities through value engineering and resource optimization strategies, ensuring alignment with sustainability and efficiency goals.

  • Champion the use of modern Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) and data analytics to enhance project visibility, streamline reporting, and support real-time decision-making.

  • Implement progress measurement systems leveraging BIM and other digital platforms to ensure accurate tracking of both design and construction progress, reducing risks of schedule slippage.

  • Lead process improvement initiatives across project controls functions, promoting best practices and continuous improvement aligned with industry advancements.

  • Assign responsibilities within the project controls team based on individual qualifications and program needs, providing leadership and mentorship to develop staff capabilities.

  • Conduct performance reviews, ensure development of career progression plans, and foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team.

  • Promote technical excellence and innovation within the project controls team, ensuring all deliverables meet or exceed program objectives.

  • Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), providing executive-level reports on cost, schedule, and risk status to internal and external stakeholders.

  • Develop and maintain effective project controls tools and systems to enable real-time visibility into program performance and facilitate decision-making at all levels.

  • Analyze and report schedule progress, deviations, and forecasted risks, utilizing data from BIM and scheduling tools to ensure program transparency and timely interventions.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

  • Minimum of 20 years of related work experience, including extensive experience in managing large, complex programs. Prior senior leadership in project controls is essential.

  • Professional certifications in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PMI-SP, CCP) are strongly preferred.

  • Expertise in BIM, PMIS, and digital tools for progress measurement and reporting.

  • Proven ability in risk management, schedule management, and claims preparation.

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

  • Experience with Primavera P6, MS Project, and other scheduling and cost control software.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring :

  • Continuously seek process improvements and innovations in project controls practices.

  • Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in project management tools, particularly in BIM and other digital solutions.

  • Ensure the implementation of health, safety, and environmental standards in all program activities.

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.

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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