Project Director (High-Rise Buildings)

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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

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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