Senior Construction Manager - Utility Compounds
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About the Role
Parsons Corporation seeks a Senior Construction Manager to lead utility compounds projects in Riyadh. The role oversees transmission, distribution, substations, and underground systems from pre-construction through commissioning.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the construction execution of utility compounds projects from notice to proceed through turnover
- Develop and manage detailed construction execution plans, phasing, sequencing, and site logistics
- Oversee daily construction activities including civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical work
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and project controls to support integrated EPC delivery
- Review IFB/IFC drawings, constructability, and specifications; provide feedback on design optimizations
- Manage constructability reviews, field change requests, RFIs, submittals, and technical queries
- Support commissioning and energization activities including test plans, punch lists, and turnover documentation
- Champion a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with company safety policies, OSHA, NESC, and utility safety requirements
- Ensure quality control and assurance processes are implemented and maintained
- Develop and maintain construction schedules; track progress and implement corrective actions
- Collaborate on project budgets and forecasts; monitor field productivity and cost performance
- Provide day to day leadership to field teams and subcontractors; mentor junior staff
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 15 Years of progressive construction management experience, with at least years focused on utilities compounds
- Proven experience managing complex, multi disciplinary construction projects in a live utility or power environment
- Demonstrated track record of delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget
- Professional Engineer license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential preferred
- Experience with EPC delivery models and large scale capital programs preferred
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Position Summary
- The Senior Construction Manager – Utility Compounds is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and execution of complex utilities construction projects, including transmission and distribution lines, substations, underground duct banks, and associated civil works.
Key Responsibilities Project & Construction Management
- Lead the construction execution of utility compounds projects from notice to proceed through turnover.
- Develop and manage detailed construction execution plans, phasing, sequencing, and site logistics.
- Oversee daily construction activities, including civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical work.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and project controls to support an integrated EPC/project delivery approach.
- Review IFB/IFC drawings, constructability, and specifications; provide feedback to engineering and project management.
- Manage constructability reviews, field change requests, RFIs, submittals, and technical queries.
- Support commissioning and energization activities, including test plans, punch lists, and turnover documentation.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Champion a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with company safety policies, OSHA, NESC, and utility safety requirements.
- Conduct and/or oversee site safety meetings, job hazard analyses, and field safety audits.
- Ensure quality control and assurance processes are implemented and maintained.
- Coordinate inspections with utilities and third party inspectors; ensure closure of non conformances.
- Maintain compliance with environmental permits, right of way conditions, and regulatory requirements.
Schedule & Cost Management
- Develop and maintain construction schedules in coordination with project controls and scheduling teams.
- Track progress against milestones; identify variances and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate on project budgets and forecasts; monitor field productivity, unit rates, and cost performance.
- Support change management by identifying scope changes, preparing change order requests.
- Review and approve subcontractor invoices, timesheets, and progress payments.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Provide day to day leadership to field teams and subcontractors; set expectations on safety, quality, and performance.
- Mentor and develop junior construction staff; support training in utility standards.
- Serve as primary construction contact for clients, utilities, and key stakeholders.
- Lead regular construction progress meetings; communicate status, risks, and mitigation plans.
- Collaborate with right of way, environmental, permitting, and community relations teams.
Risk Management & Continuous Improvement
- Identify, assess, and mitigate construction risks (safety, technical, schedule, cost, permitting, and stakeholder related).
- Maintain and update risk registers; propose proactive mitigation strategies.
- Capture lessons learned and promote continuous improvement in construction methods.
- Support development and implementation of standard work procedures and best practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 15 Years of progressive construction management experience, with at least years focused on utilities compounds.
- Proven experience managing complex, multi disciplinary construction projects in a live utility or power environment.
- Demonstrated track record of delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential.
- Experience with EPC delivery models and large scale capital programs.
- Experience working with major utilities, IPPs, or transmission owners/operators.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Solid grasp of project management processes, including scheduling (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project), cost control, and change management.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, one line diagrams, schematics, and specifications.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Strong problem solving skills; able to manage ambiguity and make field decisions.
- Proficient with office and field software tools.
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