Program Director

About the role

Parsons is looking for a Program Director in Makkah to provide direction and management for the program as a whole and for every phase of its large projects, ensuring on-schedule completion within or below budget and in line with contractual obligations. The role acts as the company representative with the client and selected subcontractors and works closely with Business Development to secure additional work.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, direct, supervise and control the business, technical, fiscal and administrative execution of the assigned projects, assigning tasks to key subordinates and giving input to their performance reviews and development plans.
• Act as the company representative with the client and subcontractors, negotiate scope changes, follow up on instructions and commitments, and take part in negotiations with regulatory agencies and public meetings.
• Oversee the Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan and other required documents, and set program requirements for all project areas.
• Develop and distribute a responsibility matrix outlining the role of the lead design consultant and the identified subcontractors.
• Mobilize company resources through support departments, other offices or subsidiaries to build project teams, and discuss key project qualifications with profit center and department managers.
• Work with managers, project engineers and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules and plans, and help devise actions to fix cost overruns, delays or major scope changes.
• Promote technical and commercial excellence through quality assurance, report progress and milestones to management, and hold weekly meetings to review project status.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering, typically 20+ years of related work experience.
• Significant program management, project management, delivery management and technical management experience at senior level.
• Professional registration required; the incumbent must meet Parsons' program and project management certification requirements.
• Proven management ability, strong written and oral communication skills, and thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
• Previous project management on mega projects, with particular experience completing the design for such developments.
• Experience operating personnel and facilities.