Project Controls Director
Parsons Corporation
Date: 6 days ago
City: Riyadh
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Controls Director to join our team!
What You’ll Be Doing
Not Applicable/None
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Controls Director to join our team!
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead the project controls function, ensuring alignment with client objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies.
- Manage projects up to SAR 10 billion, guiding project teams through planning, scheduling, and budget management.
- Provide expert leadership in key areas including cost control, claims management, delay analysis, risk management, and performance measurement, ensuring efficient delivery of all project phases.
- Integrate Building Information Modeling (BIM) and other digital tools for design and construction progress measurement, ensuring real-time updates and accurate forecasting
- Act as the primary project controls interface with clients and external stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and timely resolution of project issues
- Negotiate scope changes and claims with the client to maintain program objectives and manage financial and schedule impacts.
- Proactively manage client expectations, ensuring satisfaction and fostering long-term relationships for future opportunities.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of the program master schedule, incorporating BIM and other digital tools for enhanced tracking and progress reporting.
- Lead the project controls team in managing all aspects of scheduling, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies.
- Ensure timely preparation of Extension of Time (EOT) claims, delay analyses, and other contractual deliverables related to time and cost impact.
- Implement robust risk and opportunity management processes to minimize potential disruptions and capitalize on opportunities for project optimization.
- Direct all cost control activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring that the program remains within approved financial parameters.
- Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to measure project performance and drive proactive decision-making.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through value engineering and resource optimization strategies, ensuring alignment with sustainability and efficiency goals.
- Champion the use of modern Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) and data analytics to enhance project visibility, streamline reporting, and support real-time decision-making.
- Implement progress measurement systems leveraging BIM and other digital platforms to ensure accurate tracking of both design and construction progress, reducing risks of schedule slippage.
- Lead process improvement initiatives across project controls functions, promoting best practices and continuous improvement aligned with industry advancements.
- Assign responsibilities within the project controls team based on individual qualifications and program needs, providing leadership and mentorship to develop staff capabilities.
- Conduct performance reviews, ensure development of career progression plans, and foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team.
- Promote technical excellence and innovation within the project controls team, ensuring all deliverables meet or exceed program objectives.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), providing executive-level reports on cost, schedule, and risk status to internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain effective project controls tools and systems to enable real-time visibility into program performance and facilitate decision-making at all levels.
- Analyze and report schedule progress, deviations, and forecasted risks, utilizing data from BIM and scheduling tools to ensure program transparency and timely interventions.
- Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- Minimum of 20 years of related work experience, including extensive experience in managing large, complex programs. Prior senior leadership in project controls is essential.
- Professional certifications in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PMI-SP, CCP) are strongly preferred.
- Expertise in BIM, PMIS, and digital tools for progress measurement and reporting.
- Proven ability in risk management, schedule management, and claims preparation.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience with Primavera P6, MS Project, and other scheduling and cost control software.
- Continuously seek process improvements and innovations in project controls practices.
- Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in project management tools, particularly in BIM and other digital solutions.
- Ensure the implementation of health, safety, and environmental standards in all program activities.
Not Applicable/None
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.
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