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Job Description:
Parsons are looking for an amazingly talented Procurement Contract Engineer to join our team on Makkah!
What You’ll Be Doing
Perform the day-to-day procurement activities for the infrastructure delivery programme and meet performance targets against Key Performance Indicators (Tender Event Schedule, etc.), in compliance with the client’s objectives, strategies, policies, plans, procedures, and applicable regulations / standards templates.
Develop Tender Event Schedules, Procurement Plans, Pre-Qualification Questionnaires, Pre-Qualification Evaluation Reports, Tender Plans, Award Recommendations, etc., as required.
Manage the procurement processes, including vendor selection, negotiation, and contract award.
Implement best practices, methodologies and strategies, as required.
Identify opportunities for improvements and innovations.
Coordinates procurement activities with the client, within the Infrastructure programme management team, and with other stakeholders.
Coordinate the registration of potential vendors and engage the local / international markets, as applicable.
Manage and maintain procurement records.
Ensure compliance with the client’s Local Content policy.
What Required Skills You’ll Bring
Graduate degree required (such as BSc, BA, LLB, or similar).
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required.
Familiar with various forms of contract (lump sums, unit rates / re-measurable, early contractor involvement, design & build) to deliver a wide array of Infrastructure (roads, railway systems, power substations, district cooling plants, telecoms, water supply, reservoirs and pumping stations, firefighting systems, irrigation systems, drainage, wastewater treatment plants…).
Prior experience on the client’s and/or PMCM consultant’s side or Oil & Gas EPC companies preferred, with knowledge of PIF Development Companies’ operating models highly desired.
Prior experience on Airport / Infrastructure projects highly desired
Proven pre-contract procurement experience, including design & build contracts (not post-contract/QS-focus).
Stakeholder management: proven coordination with client, program teams and other stakeholders, to influence and contribute in face-to-face meetings.
Work style marked by independent, day-to-day procurement execution, prioritization, multi-tasking, attention to detail and follow-through to deadlines.
What Desired Skills You’ll Bring
Ability to independently perform day-to-day procurement activities.
Extensive knowledge in the Procurement function and industry practices and regulations.
Conversant with technologies and systems (Microsoft Office Suite, ACONEX, Oracle, etc.) required to perform daily duties.
Fluent in English, with excellent written and oral communications skills.
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Skills Required
- Graduate degree, such as a BSc, BA, LLB, or similar
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
- Experience with lump-sum, unit-rate or re-measurable, early contractor involvement, and design-and-build contracts
- Experience delivering infrastructure projects involving systems such as roads, railways, power substations, cooling plants, telecommunications, water, drainage, or wastewater
- Prior experience on the client or PMCM consultant side, or with an Oil and Gas EPC company
- Knowledge of PIF Development Companies' operating models
- Prior airport or infrastructure project experience
- Proven pre-contract procurement experience, including design-and-build contracts
- Stakeholder management and coordination experience with clients, program teams, and other stakeholders
- Ability to independently execute procurement activities, prioritize, multitask, maintain attention to detail, and meet deadlines
- Extensive knowledge of procurement functions, industry practices, and regulations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, ACONEX, Oracle, and related procurement systems
- Fluent English with excellent written and oral communication skills
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
