Construction Director

About This Role

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Job Description Construction Director – Infrastructure Doha, Qatar Parsons is seeking a highly experienced and talented Construction Director (Infrastructure) to join its team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan, direct, supervise, and control all technical, commercial, financial, and administrative aspects of the project.
• Define program requirements and ensure all deliverables meet established standards.
• Oversee the preparation and implementation of key project plans, including the Project Execution Plan, Health & Safety Plan, and QA/QC Plan.
• Assign responsibilities to key team members based on their qualifications and strengths.
• Manage scope changes and negotiate with clients and subcontractors.
• Support business development activities to secure additional work.
• Represent the company in meetings with regulatory authorities and public stakeholders.
• Ensure all project commitments and instructions are effectively executed.
• Prepare and distribute project summaries to the team.
• Contribute to staff performance reviews and development plans.
• Coordinate with internal departments to mobilize resources and build effective project teams.
• Work with managers and technical leads to develop project budgets, schedules, and execution plans.
• Identify risks such as delays or cost overruns and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee site-related functions, including labor relations, procurement, and payroll where applicable.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date change orders.
• Promote quality and excellence through adherence to QA processes.
• Monitor progress, report on key milestones, and highlight risks impacting cost or schedule.
• Act as the primary company representative with clients and subcontractors.
• Lead weekly project meetings to review progress and track action items.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical or business field.
• Minimum of 20 years of relevant experience, including strong project and construction management expertise on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in senior leadership roles, such as Principal Project Manager.
• Extensive background in operations management, including personnel and facilities oversight.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Confidential

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