Airport Construction Delivery Director

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Construction Director - Airport Delivery to lead execution of major airport and infrastructure works. The role requires directing contractors, site teams, consultants, and multidisciplinary functions while safeguarding safety, quality, schedule, and contractual performance.

The ideal candidate has extensive international airport mega-project experience, senior leadership background, and strong program governance capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 25 years of experience in construction management and major infrastructure delivery.
• Experience leading international airport, aviation, transportation, or mega infrastructure programs.
• Senior leadership experience as Construction Director or Project Director preferred.
• Knowledge of international standards, governance, and contract frameworks (FIDIC advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for construction delivery across the airport development program.
• Lead construction managers, discipline heads, site teams, and contractor organizations.
• Ensure activities align with schedules, budgets, and operational readiness.
• Oversee delivery of terminals, airfield, and supporting infrastructure.
• Coordinate interfaces between multiple contractors and disciplines.
• Review performance against safety, quality, productivity, and schedule targets.
• Escalate and resolve high-impact construction issues with senior stakeholders.
• Maintain governance, reporting, and decision-making throughout delivery.

Skills

Construction management

Airport infrastructure

Leadership

Contract management

Project controls

Safety management

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Management, or related

Job description

Parsons Corporation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Construction Director - Airport Delivery to lead execution of major airport and infrastructure works. The role requires directing contractors, site teams, consultants, and multidisciplinary functions while safeguarding safety, quality, schedule, and contractual performance.

The ideal candidate has extensive international airport mega-project experience, senior leadership background, and strong program governance capabilities.