Project Director, FM Services Delivery
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Lead FM services delivery on a major destination programme as single accountable authority. Govern multiple FM service packages, manage large multi-disciplinary team, oversee full programme lifecycle from pre-operational advisory to steady-state operational delivery.
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Overview
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities.
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At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself.
Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential.
Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. **Job Description:**
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Executive Facilities Project Director to join our team!
In this role you will lead FM services delivery on a major destination programme, acting as the single accountable authority and primary client partner across our Facilities Management Agent contract.
Responsible for governing multiple FM service packages, a large multi-disciplinary team, and the full programme lifecycle from pre-operational advisory through phased activation to steady-state operational delivery.
What You'Ll Be Doing
- Leads, and controls all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the Vendor Management programme.
- Acts as the single client-facing authority - accountable for all governance, delivery, performance, and escalation management.
- Leads the full vendor lifecycle across all FM service packages - procurement, onboarding, performance management, and contract administration.
- Responsible for the Programme Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Plan, and all governance documentation.
- Governs CAFM as the single source of truth for all asset, maintenance, and performance data.
- Owns the FM strategy, PPM regimes, and maintenance optimisation approach across the programme.
- Works with key project individuals to devise action plans to address cost overruns, delays, scope changes or improvement needs
- Chairs monthly steering committees and presents programme performance to client leadership.
- Builds and leads the delivery organization - developing talent, embedding Saudisation, and building succession.
- Monitors and reports to management on programme progress, milestones, and any conditions affecting cost or schedule.
What Required Skills You'Ll Bring
- Qualifications in Facilities Management, Engineering, or related field.
- 15+ years FM experience with 5+ years in a senior client-side governance or FM Director role.
- Proven multi-vendor FM management experience across hard, soft, and specialist service domains.
- CAFM governance experience at Operations level - IBM Maximo preferred.
- GCC experience with working knowledge
- Strong commercial capability - contract administration and executive-level financial reporting.
- Advanced leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Working knowledge of ISO 41001, ISO 55001, ISO 45001, and SFG20.
What Desired Skills You'Ll Bring
- Chartered membership of IWFM, CIBSE, IET, or equivalent.
- ORAT experience on a major destination, airport, or entertainment programme.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent qualification.
- Advanced degree in a relevant field
- Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
- We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!
- Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
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- To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Financial Wellness
We care about your financial wellbeing.
Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
Work Life Harmony
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you.
Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
Career Development
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees.
Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
Veteran Support
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
Mind & Body
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program.
Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays.
Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.
Health
Health is not a one size fits all.
At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.
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