Project Director – Construction (PMO)

Parsons Corporation; United States; A distancia; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Parsons is seeking a Project Director - Construction (PMO) to lead the establishment and implementation of a PMO for a major infrastructure program. The role involves secondment to a government entity to oversee project governance, planning, and performance reporting.

The ideal candidate has 17–20 years of experience in infrastructure and master planning, with proven PMO experience and the ability to interact with senior government stakeholders. Arabic skills are preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline from a recognized university.
• 17–20 years of professional experience in infrastructure and construction.
• Proven PMO experience and ability to establish governance frameworks.
• Experience on Middle East projects; Arabic speakers preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Define the PMO model and implementation roadmap by assessing client needs and maturity.
• Establish PMO vision, mandate, structure, and operating model.
• Define governance requirements for projects, programmes, and portfolio.
• Standardize PM methodologies, procedures, templates, and controls.
• Establish integrated planning, cost management, risk, change, reporting, and assurance processes.
• Provide executives with reliable performance information and early warnings.
• Build a scalable PMO to support the current and future project portfolio.
• Deliverables include PMO Charter, governance map, and framework templates.

Conocimientos

PMO management

Governance

Infrastructure project

Stakeholder communication

Arabic language

Educación

Engineering degree

Descripción del empleo

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Director - Construction (PMO) to join our team! In this role, you will be seconded to a major governmental entity to lead the establishment and implementation of a PMO overseeing a major infrastructure and construction project.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Define the required PMO model and implementation roadmap by assessing the client's needs and maturity.

• Establish the PMO vision, mandate, organizational structure, and operating model.

• Define project, programme, and portfolio governance requirements.

• Standardize project management methodologies, procedures, templates, and controls.

• Establish integrated planning, cost management, risk, change, reporting, and assurance processes.

• Provide executives with reliable performance information and early warnings.

• Establish a scalable PMO capable of supporting the organization’s current and future project portfolio.

• The successful candidate should be expected to produce, approve, or oversee the following deliverables:

• Initial Mobilization Deliverables: PMO Charter, vision and objectives, PMO operating model mobilization plan, governance map and decision rights matrix.

• Management Framework Deliverables: Project management framework, stage-gate framework, project execution plan template, change-control procedure, and reporting and dashboarding standard.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline from a recognized university.

• At least 17- 20 years of professional experience

• Proven experience in infrastructure, master planning, and road design management.

• Proven experience working within or establishing a Project Management Office (PMO).

• Experience on projects in the Middle East preferred.

• Arabic speakers preferred as the role involves regular interaction with government stakeholders.

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About Us

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