Delivery Director

Parsons Oman; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Delivery Director to oversee Giga infrastructure program delivery. In this role, you'll lead a team of Discipline Delivery Directors and maintain strong client relationships. Candidates should have extensive experience in large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly in the GCC, and a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management. Join us to shape the future of infrastructure in the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 25 years of related work experience with Tier 1 Contractors or major consultancy firms.
• At least 10 years of experience in the GCC, preferably in Saudi Arabia.
• Extensive supervisory experience in large-scale infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a Giga infrastructure program delivery managing a team of Discipline Delivery Directors.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure program objectives are met.
• Directly report to Senior Program Director and manage program progress.

Skills

Leadership

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Master’s Degree in Construction Management

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an exceptionally talented Delivery Directorto join our team!

In this role, you will report directly to the Senior Program Director Delivery Partner and play a pivotal role in overseeing a Giga infrastructure program delivery, managing a team of Discipline Delivery Directors, and ensuring successful execution of the projects while maintaining strong client relationships.

What You’ll Be Doing;

• Directly reporting to the Senior Program Director Delivery Partnerand collaborating closely to ensure seamless program delivery from Procurement to Design and Construction up to handover to the Operations.
• Manage and oversee 5 Discipline Delivery Directorsresponsible for Wet Utilities, Dry Utilities, Roads and Bridges, Tunnels, and Mobility, ensuring alignment with program objectives and milestones.
• Lead and maintain strong client relationshipsas a primary point of contact, ensuring alignment with client expectations and program goals.
• Oversee and report program progressthrough regular updates, meetings, and presentations to the client and stakeholders.
• Review cost and risk analysesand provide strategic recommendations to address extra work claims and program adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with Company HSEQ policies and procedures, promoting a culture of safety and quality across all program activities.
• Monitor resource deployment across all program components to ensure optimal efficiency and productivity.
• Lead program delivery effortsand provide strategic direction to ensure milestones and priorities are met effectively.
• Direct and assess program planning activities, identifying critical paths and ensuring alignment with overall program objectives.
• Develop and implement efficient proceduresfor program management, ensuring streamlined operations both in the office and on-site.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of contract documentsand ensure adherence to contractual obligations throughout program delivery.
• Apply technical expertiseto support constructability reviews and ensure program deliverables meet the highest standards of quality and feasibility.
• Coordinate with support functions (procurement, engineering, Contract, QHSE, Stakeholders’ management)

What Required Skills You’ll Bring;

• Bachelor’s Degreein Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. AMaster’s Degreein Construction Management is preferred.
• Minimum 25 years of related work experience, primarily acquired with Tier 1 Western Contractors and/or major consultancy firms.
• At least10 years of experience in the GCC, preferably inSaudi Arabia.
• Team player capable of bringing together a diverse team and working cooperatively with other departments.
• Proven ability tolead teams effectively, including managing Discipline Delivery Directors across multiple infrastructure domains.
• Extensive supervisory experience inlarge-scale infrastructure projects(e.g., roads, highways, bridges, tunnels, utilities, mobility) in the Middle East is preferred.
• Experience in infrastructure for an airport is a plus.
• Strongwritten and oral communication skillsin English; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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