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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an exceptionally talented Project Manager to join our site-based construction supervision and project management team on a flagship public realm development in Diriyah. The program comprises iconic and neighborhood parks, public open spaces, and more than 55 km of streetscape, delivering a vibrant, inclusive environment that enhances livability, accessibility, and community well-being.
What You’ll Be DoingLead end-to-end project delivery for assigned public realm and streetscape packages from mobilization through handover.
Manage project scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality in accordance with Parsons’ project management procedures and best practices.
Oversee site-based construction supervision teams to ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications, and applicable codes/standards.
Review and monitor contractor work programs, method statements, procurement schedules, and quality/HSE plans.
Coordinate interfaces between parks, open spaces, streetscapes, utilities, and adjacent developments to ensure integrated delivery.
Chair regular progress, technical, and coordination meetings with contractors, consultants, client representatives, and authorities.
Prepare and present periodic reports (progress, risk, issues, KPIs) to the client and Parsons senior management.
Lead the review of RFIs, shop drawings, material submittals, mock-ups, and technical queries to ensure design intent and constructability.
Support value engineering and optimization initiatives while maintaining quality, user experience, and long-term operational performance.
Drive rigorous implementation of HSE requirements and promote a strong safety culture on site.
Support contract administration activities including review of variations, claims, and payment applications in collaboration with commercial teams.
Ensure full compliance with Parsons’ quality management systems, documentation standards, and audit requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a Project Manager capacity on large-scale public realm, infrastructure, or mixed-use urban development projects.
Proven experience in site-based construction supervision and project management on parks, streetscape, or public open space projects.
Strong understanding of public realm design principles, landscape works, urban infrastructure, utilities coordination, and streetscape construction.
Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and work with international consultants and contractors.
Solid knowledge of contract administration and familiarity with FIDIC or similar standard forms of contract.
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Primavera P6 or MS Project) and MS Office; experience with common data environments is an advantage.
Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or related discipline
- Minimum 10-15 years of relevant experience
- At least 5 years in a Project Manager capacity on large-scale public realm, infrastructure, or mixed-use urban development projects
- Proven experience in site-based construction supervision and project management on parks, streetscape, or public open space projects
- Strong understanding of public realm design principles, landscape works, urban infrastructure, utilities coordination, and streetscape construction
- Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and work with international consultants and contractors
- Solid knowledge of contract administration and familiarity with FIDIC or similar standard forms of contract
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Primavera P6 or MS Project) and MS Office
- Experience with common data environments
- Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management 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.
