Project Controls Director

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Riyadh
R156091
Project Controls
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When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons.  Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Controls Director to join our team! In this role you will develop, manage, and execute all phases of the project controls effort and provide leadership to the department.

“What You’ll Be Doing” 

  • Provides direction and management to a team of planning and project controls professionals to fulfill the scope of services efficiently.

  • Manages relationship with the client, from a technical/delivery standpoint, and ensures alignment with the client’s strategic objectives.

  • Leads, under the client’s directions, the engagement with key stakeholders, both internally and externally, to facilitate the execution of Parsons’ services.

  • Must be able to manage executive reporting for major programs at a portfolio/enterprise level.

  • Prior experience must include Portfolio Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Controls, and Executive Reporting – preferably at a PMO level.

  • Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all project controls functions for the assigned program/portfolio, including

  • Leading the project controls team to perform their responsibilities in accordance with the scope of services.

  • Leading the team for the development of the enterprise master schedule and program-specific master schedules, to establish robust schedule management procedures required for managing all types of schedules across the portfolio

  • Managing multiple teams of planning subject matter experts who are qualified to analyze, evaluate, and forecast project schedules and assess the impact of design and construction risks and changes and schedule slippages

  • Assigning responsibility for executing tasks to team members after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths. 

  • Serves as the primary point of contact for program stakeholders, including client’s senior management and external parties. Facilitates effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders and manages expectations, by ensuring satisfaction and addressing concerns promptly.

  • Demonstrates leadership skills of notable strength, allowing to motivate and inspire all relevant stakeholders to deliver their best work in alignment with the client’s strategy and objectives.

  • Promotes technical excellence on the program, including identification of opportunities for process improvements and implementation of best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Completes performance reviews and provides personnel development goals and opportunities for the assigned employees. 

  • Performs other responsibilities associated with the position as may be appropriate.

“What Desired Skills You’ll Bring”

  • BS/BA degree in Engineering or related field

  • 20 or more years of related work experience, including supervisory and management experience in project management and/or controls, is required. 

  • A professional registration is required.

  • Prior experience must include Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Controls, and Executive Reporting at a portfolio or enterprise level.

  • PMO leadership experience is 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! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

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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