Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Controls Director to join our team!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the project controls function, ensuring alignment with client objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies.

• Manage projects up to SAR 10 billion, guiding project teams through planning, scheduling, and budget management.

• Provide expert leadership in key areas including cost control, claims management, delay analysis, risk management, and performance measurement, ensuring efficient delivery of all project phases.

• Integrate Building Information Modeling (BIM) and other digital tools for design and construction progress measurement, ensuring real-time updates and accurate forecasting

• Act as the primary project controls interface with clients and external stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and timely resolution of project issues

• Negotiate scope changes and claims with the client to maintain program objectives and manage financial and schedule impacts.

• Proactively manage client expectations, ensuring satisfaction and fostering long-term relationships for future opportunities.

• Oversee the development and maintenance of the program master schedule, incorporating BIM and other digital tools for enhanced tracking and progress reporting.

• Lead the project controls team in managing all aspects of scheduling, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies.

• Ensure timely preparation of Extension of Time (EOT) claims, delay analyses, and other contractual deliverables related to time and cost impact.

• Implement robust risk and opportunity management processes to minimize potential disruptions and capitalize on opportunities for project optimization.

• Direct all cost control activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring that the program remains within approved financial parameters.

• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to measure project performance and drive proactive decision-making.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities through value engineering and resource optimization strategies, ensuring alignment with sustainability and efficiency goals.

• Champion the use of modern Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) and data analytics to enhance project visibility, streamline reporting, and support real-time decision-making.

• Implement progress measurement systems leveraging BIM and other digital platforms to ensure accurate tracking of both design and construction progress, reducing risks of schedule slippage.

• Lead process improvement initiatives across project controls functions, promoting best practices and continuous improvement aligned with industry advancements.

• Assign responsibilities within the project controls team based on individual qualifications and program needs, providing leadership and mentorship to develop staff capabilities.

• Conduct performance reviews, ensure development of career progression plans, and foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team.

• Promote technical excellence and innovation within the project controls team, ensuring all deliverables meet or exceed program objectives.

• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), providing executive-level reports on cost, schedule, and risk status to internal and external stakeholders.

• Develop and maintain effective project controls tools and systems to enable real-time visibility into program performance and facilitate decision-making at all levels.

• Analyze and report schedule progress, deviations, and forecasted risks, utilizing data from BIM and scheduling tools to ensure program transparency and timely interventions.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

• Minimum of 20 years of related work experience, including extensive experience in managing large, complex programs. Prior senior leadership in project controls is essential.

• Professional certifications in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PMI-SP, CCP) are strongly preferred.

• Expertise in BIM, PMIS, and digital tools for progress measurement and reporting.

• Proven ability in risk management, schedule management, and claims preparation.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Experience with Primavera P6, MS Project, and other scheduling and cost control software.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

• Continuously seek process improvements and innovations in project controls practices.

• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in project management tools, particularly in BIM and other digital solutions.

• Ensure the implementation of health, safety, and environmental standards in all program activities.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.