Project Director – Aviation Parsons Project Management 08:47 new

AimGulf; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Project Director – Aviation to lead a major international airport development program, accountable for delivery across terminal and airfield packages. The role requires steering the project lifecycle, coordinating with design, construction, and third-party teams to achieve the client’s vision for a future-proofed, world-class facility.

The position demands extensive experience in aviation and infrastructure programs, with a track record of delivering large-scale airports

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and stakeholder management across large complex projects.
• Strong communication across multidisciplinary teams and clients.
• Experience with international aviation industry standards and codes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction across the airport project and ensure service delivery excellence by the multidisciplinary project team.
• Lead across the project life-cycle to realize the client’s vision for a world-class airport.
• Ensure delivery meets design, quality, sustainability and safety standards by coordinating with third-party consultants and contractors.
• Oversee interface management between terminal works, airside systems, utilities and landside infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Aviation codes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Director – Aviation to join our team. The Project Director will serve as the single point of accountability for the delivery of the scope across both Terminal and Airfield packages within a major international airport development program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direction across the airport project and ensures service delivery excellence is achieved by the multidisciplinary project team.
• Provide leadership across the project life-cycle and be responsible to ensure the client’s vision and objectives for an innovative, technology driven, future-proofed world class airport are delivered by third party consultants and the construction supply chain.
• Responsible for overall scope management and delivery of the project such that the highest standards of design excellence, quality, sustainability, environmental compliance, and safety are achieved by multiple third-party consultancies and construction contractors.
• Ensure all works are executed in compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and aviation regulations.
• Ensure proper coordination throughout construction activities within live airport operational environments while minimizing disruption.
• Collaborate with design, commercial, project controls, ORAT, and stakeholder teams to ensure integrated delivery.
• Lead constructability reviews and ensure modular and D&B efficiencies are incorporated into execution strategies.
• Oversee interface management between terminal works, airside systems, utilities, and landside infrastructure.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 20 years of experience on major aviation and infrastructure programs.
• Proven track record delivering large airports within Design & Build (D&B), EPC, or modular delivery environments.
• Strong knowledge of airport operational constraints, logistics planning, and phased construction methodologies.

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.

Skills Required:

• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and standards, a working knowledge of international (European and American) codes and standards including aviation sector specific such as those published by the International Civil Aviation Authority.

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Nationality: Any Nationality

About the Company:

United States technology and engineering company working across defence, intelligence, cyber security, and critical infrastructure. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Parsons has a long Middle East presence with offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha, delivering design and programme management for highways, bridges, rail, airports, and large master planned developments.

Company Industry:

Construction

Department / Functional Area:

Project/Program Management

Closing Date:

13 January 2027