Project Controls Director

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Controls Director to join our team! In this role you will get to lead program controls functions on one of the largest programs in the region.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supports Program Controls activities within the assigned sector and manages resource assignments and staffing requirements within the sector.
• Functionally leads a diversified team of program controls professionals who are assigned to the various programs/projects within the sector.
• Establishes and maintains regular contact with Program Directors/Managers to ensure that their program controls related requirements are fulfilled.
• Interfaces with clients as/when required to support the business as the ‘face’ of Program Controls for the sector.
• Leads program controls efforts during proposals (pre-contract). Leads the development of the proposal schedule, WBS, cost estimate for program controls services, and program controls-related proposal content. Selects/evaluates proposed candidates for key program controls positions.
• Leads program controls activities during mobilization/start-up upon award. Identifies/assigns program controls resources and develops/implements systems and procedures as the start-up program controls lead.
• As a member of the Regional Program Controls Leadership, participates in identifying initiatives focused on the improvement and advancement of program controls services across the organization, and leads the implementation of those initiatives, either within the sector or across the region.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of established systems and procedures, and utilizes best practices to introduce further improvements to existing and new business processes.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this role as may be required.
  
  
  

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s in degree in engineering, or a related field from an accredited university.
• Minimum 22 years’ experience in project controls (cost and schedule) on large projects include overall responsibility for project controls on large-scale projects.
• Thorough knowledge and demonstrated experience of directing cost engineering, cost estimating, control and analysis, planning and scheduling, schedule development, control, and analysis. Experience and demonstrated skill in establishing criteria and system set-up for all project controls activities.
• Working knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start-up / set up work processes.
• Expertise must have been gained from working for reputed firms.
• Must have led large PC Department working with top firms an on prestigious projects.
• Demonstrated skill in management, supervisory and personnel administrative functions.
• Excellent Arabic / English verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of working internationally (preference KSA experience).
• Arabic Speaker
  
  
  

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Experience leading the program controls functions during the start-up phase of major programs, including implementation of systems and procedures
• Good knowledge of various Project Management Information Systems (PMIS)
• Reasonable knowledge of latest technologies in the market, e.g. AI-powered solutions.
  
  
  

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