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About the Role
Parsons Corporation is seeking a Project Director to lead end-to-end project and construction management of a high-profile mixed-use development in Jeddah. The role requires extensive experience in PMC, design coordination, and delivery of hospitality-led projects.
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Responsibilities
- Act as the primary day to day lead for the project within the PMC team, representing the Client’s interests
- Establish, implement, and maintain project governance frameworks, procedures, and reporting structures
- Develop and maintain the overall project execution plan, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and communication plans
- Chair regular internal PMC meetings and Client progress meetings
- Lead development and maintenance of the integrated master programme covering design, procurement, construction, testing & commissioning, and handover
- Monitor contractor and consultant programmes; identify variances and drive corrective actions
- Oversee cost control in coordination with cost consultants
- Coordinate and manage the design review process for all disciplines
- Oversee construction activities of the main contractor(s) to ensure compliance
- Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE plans
- Act as a key interface between the Client, LDC, contractors, and authorities
- Establish and maintain a risk register and issues log
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related discipline
- Minimum 20 years of total experience in construction and project management
- Proven experience working within a PMC or client side environment on large scale mixed use or hospitality led developments
- Direct experience delivering 4/5 star hotels and serviced apartments, preferably with international operators
- Demonstrated track record managing projects in the GCC, preferably in Saudi Arabia
- Strong experience in design coordination, design review, and managing LDC and specialist designers
- Hands on exposure to shell & core plus fit out projects, including complex MEP systems and vertical transportation
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Job Description
- Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Director to join our team!
- In this role you will lead the end to end project and construction management of a high profile mixed use development, acting as the Client’s representative within the PMC organization.
- The role covers project management, design review coordination, construction management oversight, stakeholder engagement, and delivery of the project to agreed time, cost, quality, and safety objectives.
What You'll Be Doing Project Leadership & Governance
- Act as the primary day to day lead for the project within the PMC team, representing the Client’s interests
- Establish, implement, and maintain project governance frameworks, procedures, and reporting structures
- Develop and maintain the overall project execution plan, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and communication plans
- Chair regular internal PMC meetings and Client progress meetings; ensure clear decisions, action tracking, and closure
Scope, Schedule & Cost Management
- Lead development and maintenance of the integrated master programme covering design, procurement, construction, testing & commissioning, and handover
- Monitor contractor and consultant programmes; identify variances and drive corrective actions to achieve milestone dates
- Oversee cost control in coordination with cost consultants: budget tracking, change/variation evaluation, and value engineering initiatives
- Ensure strict management of scope, including change control, claims mitigation, and alignment with Client business case and operator requirements
Design Management & Review
- Coordinate and manage the design review process for all disciplines (architectural, structural, MEP, specialist systems) across all components (hotel, serviced apartments, offices, retail/F&B/entertainment)
- Work closely with the LDC and approved specialists to finalize the hotel package design, ensuring full compliance with operator’s brand standards and technical requirements
- Lead technical and coordination review of existing designs, including utility tanks, hotel systems (back of house, laundry, kitchens, vertical transportation, life safety, IT/ELV, etc.), and interface with shell & core works
- Ensure timely resolution of design issues, clashes, and interface risks between hotel, serviced apartments, office, and retail components
- Support design related approvals with local authorities and relevant stakeholders
Construction Management & Site Oversight
- Oversee construction activities of the main contractor(s) to ensure compliance with contract requirements, specifications, approved drawings, quality standards, and programme
- Coordinate PMC construction supervision teams (discipline engineers, inspectors, planners, QS, HSE, QA/QC) and ensure effective site presence, documentation, and reporting
- Monitor progress of shell & core works and fit out interfaces, particularly for the designer hotel and serviced apartments
- Ensure robust management of site logistics, access, sequencing, and phasing to minimize disruption and rework
- Review and approve key construction method statements, shop drawings, material submittals, and technical queries
Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE)
- Drive a strong safety culture across the project and ensure compliance with HSE plans, regulations, and Client requirements
- Ensure implementation of QA/QC procedures, inspection and test plans, and material approval processes
- Monitor non conformance reports and corrective actions; ensure lessons learned are captured and implemented
- Support audits and inspections by Client, authorities, and third parties
Stakeholder & Operator Coordination
- Act as a key interface between the Client, LDC, contractors, and authorities
- Coordinate with the designer for design reviews, mock ups, brand standard compliance, operational requirements, and pre opening activities
- Work with leasing/asset management teams for office and retail components to accommodate tenant requirements and fit out guidelines
- Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including utility providers, municipality, civil defense, and other regulatory bodies
Risk, Issues & Reporting
- Establish and maintain a risk register and issues log; identify, assess, prioritize, and mitigate project risks
- Prepare and present periodic progress reports, dashboards, and executive summaries to the Client and PMC leadership, including key KPIs on time, cost, quality, and HSE
- Proactively identify potential delays, claims, and disputes; implement mitigation strategies and support negotiation/settlement where required
Testing, Commissioning & Handover
- Plan and oversee testing & commissioning strategy for all systems, with particular attention to hotel and serviced apartments building services, life safety, and operator specific systems
- Coordinate with the designer and their pre opening team to ensure systems, documentation, and training meet operator requirements for opening
- Lead snagging, de snagging, and final completion activities; ensure proper handover of as built documentation, O&M manuals, warranties, and statutory approvals
- Support transition to operations and defect liability period management
What Required Skills You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related discipline
- Master’s degree in Project/Construction Management or related field is preferred
- Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2 Practitioner, or equivalent
- Membership of a recognized professional body (e.g., RICS, CIOB)
- Minimum 20 years of total experience in construction and project management.
- Proven experience working within a PMC or client side environment on large scale mixed use or hospitality led developments
- Direct experience delivering 4/5 star hotels and serviced apartments, preferably with international operators.
- Demonstrated track record managing projects in the GCC, preferably in Saudi Arabia
- Strong experience in design coordination, design review, and managing LDC and specialist designers
- Hands on exposure to shell & core plus fit out projects, including complex MEP systems and vertical transportation
- Client focused mindset with a high degree of accountability and ownership
- Resilient, proactive, and able to operate under pressure in a fast paced environment
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