Deputy Program Director

Job description / Role

Deputy Program Director - Saudi Arabia

Be Part of a Global Firm Committed to a Sustainable World

Through Parsons engineering and construction management services, we deliver innovative, safe and sustainable infrastructure in UAE, KSA, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait.

Our focus is on delivering air, rail, road and highway transportation; water conveyance and/or wastewater treatment; housing and buildings, land development and public infrastructure to our clients and your communities. Parsons creates interconnected communities and world class infrastructure.

The Ministry of Housing Infrastructure Program is a multi-billion dollar program supporting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabias Ministry of Housing construction program. The overall MOH program is a national priority intended to relieve a severe housing shortage through the construction of complete communities throughout the Kingdom. Our scope is to master plan, design and provide Construction Supervision for 15 individual project sites (there are probably close to 100 sites overall ours tend to be the mega sites with some as large as 10 million square meters). While we master plan the entire communities, our design and Construction Supervision scope is limited to infrastructure only. Structures will be provided by others.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent).
- Overall 20 years related work experience, 10 years in related discipline is required.
- Professional registration may also be required.
- The deputy role is complex and covers the full range of program-level duties, everything from managing program finances and staffing levels to sorting out logistical matters, promoting our training program, resolving technical problems, mediating staff disputes and serving in a Client interface role.
- The successful candidate will need a solid engineering background (preferably in civil engineering) and sharp diplomatic skills.
- The ability to speak Arabic is not necessary but would be a plus. Professional credentials are important and Parsons PM Certification will be required within six months after arrival. Travel within the Kingdom, though not frequent, will be required.
- Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required.

Parsons offers an ethical, challenging, diverse, rewarding and fun work experience where enthusiastic, responsible people use their energy, talent and dedication to make a difference in the world.

This program offers a competitive compensation package which includes housing and transportation.

About the Company

Parsons is a leader in many diverse markets such as infrastructure, transportation, water, telecommunications, aviation, commercial, environmental, planning, industrial manufacturing, education, healthcare, life sciences and homeland security.

Parsons provides technical and management solutions to federal, regional and local government agencies as well as private industries worldwide.