Senior Project Manager - Delivery (Saudi National)

Overview

Job Description

Senior Project Manager – Delivery

Health, Safety, and Security

• Champion a culture of health, safety, wellbeing, and security across the project, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, client requirements, and local regulations.
• Conduct safety investigations, inspections, and audits as required to maintain a safe working environment.

Project Planning And Execution

• Develop and implement robust project delivery plans, covering all aspects of project preparation, execution, and closeout.
• Monitor and report on project progress, ensuring alignment with time, cost, HSE, quality assurance, and performance objectives.
• Identify and assess risks and opportunities, develop mitigation strategies, and manage them through regular reviews.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and resolving conflicts.
• Ensure a ‘Customer-first’ approach is integrated into all aspects of project planning, decision-making, and delivery.
• Collaborate with local authorities, contractors, and key third parties to ensure alignment with project objectives.

Scope And Change Management

• Oversee scope management, constructability reviews, and contract alignment to ensure project objectives are met.
• Manage changes through defined change management processes, ensuring early identification and communication of potential impacts.

Design And Procurement Coordination

• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure the successful delivery of concept and detailed designs.
• Support procurement processes by developing detailed scopes of work, facilitating market engagement, and evaluating contractor and supplier proposals.

Procurement And Commercial Support

• Lead the procurement process by selecting appropriate contract models, developing scopes of work, facilitating market engagement, and conducting rigorous reviews to engage suitable contractors and consultants.
• Work effectively with the commercial team to ensure contractual compliance and cost control are maintained to the highest level.

Team Leadership And Mentorship

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team, fostering a high-performance culture through clear direction, continuous feedback, and recognition of exceptional performance.
• Provide coaching and professional development opportunities to support the growth of team members.

Risk And Issue Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, developing strategies to address roadblocks and maintain project momentum.
• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and identify opportunities for improvement.

Quality Assurance And Compliance

• Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards, technical specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and maintain project management processes, tools, and best practices to ensure transparency, standardization, and continuous improvement.

Reporting And Communication

• Prepare and deliver regular project updates, reports, and presentations to stakeholders and senior management.
• Maintain transparency and accuracy in project documentation and communication.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Higher National Diploma in a relevant field is also acceptable.

Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, AgilePM, or equivalent certifications are desirable but not mandatory.

Experience

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in project management, leading complex projects from initiation to completion within a contracting or construction environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, effectively controlling scope, schedule, budget, and resources.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in enterprise-level project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or Aconex.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure delivery processes, including design, procurement, and construction.

Soft Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Ability to mentor and coach team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Must be fluent in English, both written and spoken, with excellent technical writing skills as well as oral and written communication skills.
• Proactive and delivery-focused, with a strong ability to align stakeholders around a common vision.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs, with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet tight deadlines.
• Skilled in managing teams and delivering results in a collaborative, cross-departmental environment.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Experience working in Saudi Arabia and/or the Gulf region is highly preferred.
• 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!
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