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Job Description:
Parsons is seeking a seasoned Project Director with over 25 years of experience to lead the delivery of a high-profile project in Riyadh. The scope includes the delivery of amphitheater/large public venues development projects, major utility infrastructure, and acting as The Engineer under the contract. The successful candidate will oversee the design, construction, and commissioning of large-scale infrastructure
What You'll Be Doing:
Lead the full lifecycle of the project from planning through execution and handover.
Act as The Engineer under the contract, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
Manage multidisciplinary teams including consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
Oversee the delivery of major infrastructure components including WTPs, pumping stations, substations, and public realm elements.
Coordinate complex utility diversions and ensure minimal disruption to existing services.
Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and sustainability goals.
Monitor project performance, budget, schedule, and risk, implementing corrective actions as needed.
Provide strategic leadership and decision-making across all phases of the project.
Liaise with government entities, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Minimum 25 years of experience in large public venues developments.
Relevant experience in the Middle East.
Proven track record in delivering amphitheater projects in complex urban environments.
Deep technical knowledge of Theaters delivery, digital Sky and Facade; very complicated testing commissioning and ICT integration.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Strategic thinker with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
Commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability.
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Skills Required
- Minimum 25 years of experience in large public venues developments
- Relevant experience in the Middle East
- Proven track record delivering amphitheater projects in complex urban environments
- Deep technical knowledge of theater delivery, digital sky and façade, complex testing, commissioning, and ICT integration
- Experience overseeing delivery of WTPs, pumping stations, substations, and public realm infrastructure
- Ability to act as The Engineer under contract ensuring compliance with technical specifications, quality standards, and contractual obligations
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- Master's degree
- PMP or similar project management certification
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
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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.
