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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Director (High-Rise Buildings) In this role you will get to Provide direction and management for every phase of large projects within a program or the program as a whole, to assure on-schedule completion within or below budget and in accordance with contractual obligations.
What You'll Be Doing:
Acting as a senior representative with our client, contractors, consultants, operators, authorities, and key stakeholders on a major high-rise program.
Providing leadership and direction through the construction management/oversight, testing and commissioning, and handover phase of the project.
Review and approve the Project/Program Execution Plans, Health and Safety Plans, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plans, and governance frameworks.
Assist and oversee the coordination of multi-disciplinary teams responsible for architecture, structural engineering, MEP, vertical transportation, façade systems, life safety, and specialist building systems.
Ensure the project is delivered in accordance with contractual obligations, approved budgets, schedules, and Parsons’ quality standards.
Managing the overall financial performance of high-rise programs, including budgeting, forecasting, change management, claims avoidance, and commercial risk management.
Identifying and proactively managing technical, delivery, and stakeholder risks, including interfaces with adjacent assets and infrastructure.
Leading negotiations related to scope changes, variations, and program adjustments.
Monitoring and reporting performance against key milestones, cost, schedule, safety, quality, and sustainability metrics.
Supporting business development activities, including strategy, proposal development, and client engagement for new high-rise building and mixed-use opportunities.
Coordinating with internal support functions and regional leadership to mobilize appropriate resources and capabilities for successful project execution.
Participating in senior-level meetings with ministries, regulators, investors, and public or community stakeholders as required.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or a related engineering/construction discipline.
Typically 20+ years of experience delivering large-scale building projects, with a strong focus on high-rise and super high-rise developments.
Proven experience leading major tower, mixed-use, or large commercial/residential building programs of national or regional significance.
Strong background in program and project management within Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary design and construction teams and multiple project interfaces.
Strong commercial and financial management capability, including budgets, forecasts, change control, and claims/contract administration.
Comprehensive understanding of Saudi Arabian building codes, standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements relevant to high-rise construction.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to represent Parsons credibly and effectively at senior government, client, and investor levels.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
Experience delivering landmark high-rise or signature building programs for major government entities, sovereign projects, or leading private developers in Saudi Arabia.
Professional registration (e.g., PE, CEng, RIBA) and/or relevant project management certification (e.g., PMP, PgMP).
Familiarity with modern delivery approaches and tools, including BIM and digital engineering, off-site/modular construction, advanced façade and structural systems, and sustainability frameworks (e.g., LEED, Mostadam).
Preference will be given for candidates with experience of working for Construction Contractors in the delivery of high-rise projects
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline.
- Typically 20+ years delivering large-scale building projects, focused on high-rise/super high-rise developments.
- Proven experience leading major tower, mixed-use, or large commercial/residential building programs of national or regional significance.
- Strong background in program and project management within Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary design and construction teams and multiple project interfaces.
- Strong commercial and financial management capability, including budgeting, forecasting, change control, and claims/contract administration.
- Comprehensive understanding of Saudi Arabian building codes, standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements for high-rise construction.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to represent Parsons credibly and effectively at senior government, client, and investor levels.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related discipline.
- Experience delivering landmark high-rise or signature building programs for government entities, sovereign projects, or leading private developers in Saudi Arabia.
- Professional registration (e.g., PE, CEng, RIBA) and/or project management certification (e.g., PMP, PgMP).
- Familiarity with BIM, digital engineering, off-site/modular construction, advanced façade and structural systems, and sustainability frameworks (e.g., LEED, Mostadam).
- Preference for candidates with experience working for Construction Contractors in delivery of high-rise projects.
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.
