Strategic Planning Director - Mega Infrastructure Programs

Parsons; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an experienced Planning Director to lead planning, scheduling, controls, and governance on a major infrastructure project in Saudi Arabia.

You will guide FIDIC contract administration, perform delay analyses, and manage stakeholder interfaces with clients, authorities, and contractors.

Requires 20+ years in planning, 5+ years as Planning Director on mega projects, strong ME experience, and Primavera P6 mastery.

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.
• Expert user of Primavera P6.

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 progress and risk.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Earned Value Management (EVM)

FIDIC contract administration

Job description

Parsons is seeking an experienced Planning Director to lead planning, scheduling, controls, and governance on a major infrastructure project in Saudi Arabia.

You will guide FIDIC contract administration, perform delay analyses, and manage stakeholder interfaces with clients, authorities, and contractors.

Requires 20+ years in planning, 5+ years as Planning Director on mega projects, strong ME experience, and Primavera P6 mastery.