Project Director – Luxury Residential & Mixed-Use
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About the Role
Parsons is seeking a Project Director to lead large luxury residential and mixed-use construction projects in Riyadh. The role involves managing all phases of development, client relations, contract negotiations, and team leadership.
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Responsibilities
- Provide direction and management for every phase of a large luxury residential and mixed‑use development program to ensure on‑schedule completion, within or below budget, and in accordance with contractual obligations
- Act as the company representative with the client, developers, contractors, consultants, and key subcontractors during program execution
- Negotiate contracts and changes to the scope of work with the client and major contractors
- Oversee establishment of the Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other required governance documents
- Lead the development and distribution of monthly progress and financial reports
- Plan, direct, supervise, and control the execution of all business, technical, and administrative functions of the assigned program
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related technical/business field
- 20+ years of related work experience in managing large, complex real estate or construction projects, including luxury residential and/or mixed‑use developments
- Strong knowledge of high‑end residential and mixed‑use projects and construction
- Strong technical, contractual, and commercial background relating to major construction and development programs
- Previous program management experience on similar large‑scope luxury residential or mixed‑use project types
- Professional registration or certification (e.g., PE, CEng, PMP, CCM) preferred
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Job Description
- Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Director to join our team in Riyadh!
- In this role you will lead the development and delivery of large, complex luxury residential and mixed‑use construction projects.
What You'll Be Doing
- Provide direction and management for every phase of a large luxury residential and mixed‑use development program.
- Act as the company representative with the client, developers, contractors, consultants, and key subcontractors.
- Negotiate contracts and changes to the scope of work with the client and major contractors.
- Collaborate with Business Development and the client to identify, market, and secure additional work.
- Participate in negotiations with regulatory and planning authorities and in public meetings.
- Oversee establishment of the Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, QA/QC Plan.
- Define program requirements for all components of the project.
- Lead the development and distribution of monthly progress and financial reports.
- Plan, direct, supervise, and control the execution of all business, technical, and administrative functions.
- Assign responsibility for executing project plans to key team members.
- Oversee site related responsibilities, including labor relations, local procurement, logistics coordination.
- Mobilize company resources to create project teams capable of delivering high quality developments.
Required Skills You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related technical/business field.
- 20+ years of related work experience in managing large, complex real estate or construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of high‑end residential and mixed‑use projects and construction.
- Strong technical, contractual, and commercial background relating to major construction and development programs.
- Previous program management experience on similar or related large‑scope luxury residential or mixed‑use project types.
Desired Skills You'll Bring
- Professional registration or certification (e.g., PE, CEng, PMP, CCM, or equivalent) may be required or preferred.
- Previous international or regional experience on high‑end, mixed‑use developments is recommended.
- Multi‑disciplinary program experience covering architecture, engineering, interior design, retail planning, hospitality components, and public realm.
- Additional language skills are an advantage.
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