Senior Planning Director – Megaprojects & Programme Control

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Planning Director in Saudi Arabia to lead all planning, scheduling, and programme controls for a major infrastructure project. You will set governance, monitor progress, advise on FIDIC matters, and ensure successful delivery through robust planning practices.

The role requires senior leadership with 20+ years in planning, strong CPM scheduling, EVM, and EOT assessments, and extensive experience in the Middle East.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of planning and project controls experience.
• 10+ years in senior planning/project controls leadership roles.
• 5+ years as Planning Director or Head of Planning on large-scale infrastructure or mega projects.
• Strong Middle East experience, preferably Saudi Arabia.
• Extensive FIDIC contract administration and EOT assessment experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, scheduling, and programme controls strategy.
• Establish planning standards, reporting procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Advise the Client and FIDIC Engineer on programme-related matters.
• Lead programme reviews and stakeholder engagements.
• Review baseline, revised, and recovery schedules; monitor critical path and risks.
• Prepare executive dashboards, weekly and monthly reports; present to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Primavera P6

CPM scheduling

Earned Value Management (EVM)

FIDIC contract administration

Delay analysis

Extension of Time (EOT) assessments

Program governance

Stakeholder management

Risk assessments and mitigation

Project reporting dashboards

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management / Project Management

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Parsons is seeking a Planning Director in Saudi Arabia to lead all planning, scheduling, and programme controls for a major infrastructure project. You will set governance, monitor progress, advise on FIDIC matters, and ensure successful delivery through robust planning practices.

The role requires senior leadership with 20+ years in planning, strong CPM scheduling, EVM, and EOT assessments, and extensive experience in the Middle East.