Construction Manager - Major Projects

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Construction Manager to lead on-site execution for a major giga project. You will ensure safe delivery, manage schedule and budget, and coordinate with client representatives and stakeholders to drive performance.

The role demands 15 years of construction management experience, strong leadership, and a track record of managing contractors and complex field operations in multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 15 years of construction management experience delivering large civil, infrastructure, industrial, or structural projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary site teams and managing construction superintendents and engineers.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, planning, scheduling, and field operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors, subcontractors, and major construction equipment resources.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site construction activities to support safe delivery in accordance with schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Develop and manage construction execution plans, resource requirements, and key milestones.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and construction teams to maximize productivity and project performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client representatives and key stakeholders.
• Monitor construction progress and identify risks, constraints, and issues affecting delivery.
• Implement corrective actions to maintain project objectives.
• Lead multidisciplinary site teams, including construction superintendents and engineers.
• Coordinate field operations and major construction equipment resources across activities.

Skills

Construction management

Site leadership

Contract management

Scheduling & planning

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Job description

Construction Manager - Major Projects Job Snapshot Role: Construction Manager Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Industry: Construction Function: Construction Experience: 15 years of construction management experience Job Type: Full Time Position Overview Parsons is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and contribute to a major giga project. The role leads on-site construction activities with responsibility for safe execution, schedule, budget, quality, resources, contractor coordination, and overall field performance. The Construction Manager will work closely with client representatives and project stakeholders while directing multidisciplinary site teams through complex construction delivery. Country: Saudi Arabia City: Riyadh Industry: Construction Function: Construction Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site

What You 'll Be Doing

• Lead on-site construction activities to support safe delivery in accordance with schedule, budget, and required quality standards.
• Develop and manage construction execution plans, resource requirements, and critical project milestones.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and construction teams to maximize productivity and project performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client representatives and key stakeholders on construction-related matters.
• Monitor construction progress and identify risks, constraints, and issues affecting delivery.
• Implement appropriate corrective actions to maintain project objectives.
• Lead multidisciplinary site teams, including construction superintendents and engineers.
• Coordinate field operations and major construction equipment resources across assigned activities.

Required Skills and Experience

• 15 years of construction management experience delivering large civil, infrastructure, industrial, or structural projects.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary site teams and managing construction superintendents and engineers.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, planning, scheduling, and field operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors, subcontractors, and major construction equipment resources.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Desired Skills and Experience

Previous experience delivering major infrastructure, public realm, or complex urban development projects is desired. Knowledge of contract administration, procurement, and commercial management principles will also support the responsibilities of the position. Experience working within large-scale programme or PMO environments is preferred, together with a strong understanding of quality management and health, safety, and environmental compliance. Previous Middle East project experience and experience leading culturally diverse teams are also desired.

Role Purpose

The Construction Manager will provide site leadership across construction execution, contractor coordination, resource management, and field operations. By maintaining visibility of progress, risks, constraints, quality, and key milestones, the role will help keep construction activities aligned with overall project objectives.

About Parsons

Parsons provides opportunities to contribute to complex, large-scale projects while working with multidisciplinary teams. The company emphasizes employee development, wellbeing, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity across job levels.