About Parsons Corporation

Parsons is seeking a Construction Manager - Fuel to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is integral to the development of critical aviation fuel infrastructure within a large-scale airport project.

Role Overview

The Construction Manager - Fuel will be responsible for the comprehensive management and oversight of all construction activities related to aviation fuel infrastructure and distribution systems. This includes ensuring that all construction works are executed safely, efficiently, and in strict adherence to approved drawings, specifications, project schedules, quality requirements, applicable codes, standards, and client mandates. The position involves leading multidisciplinary construction teams and coordinating extensively with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of fuel system facilities and associated infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all construction activities for airport aviation fuel systems, including storage, distribution, transfer, and dispensing facilities.
• Oversee the construction of fuel storage tanks, pipelines, hydrant systems, pumping stations, filtration systems, valve chambers, and fuel receipt facilities.
• Coordinate construction for mechanical, piping, civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, and control works related to fuel systems.
• Review construction documents such as drawings, specifications, method statements, and ITPs for constructability and compliance.
• Ensure construction activities align with approved IFC drawings, specifications, project procedures, and methodologies.
• Manage contractors and subcontractors, monitoring their performance against approved construction programs.
• Coordinate daily construction activities, ensuring optimal allocation of manpower, equipment, materials, and resources.
• Manage construction interfaces between fuel systems and other airport infrastructure, including airfield, utilities, roads, buildings, MEP, and operational systems.
• Monitor construction progress, identify delays, and coordinate with Planning and Project Controls for recovery strategies.
• Approve construction method statements, work permits, inspection requirements, and temporary works proposals.
• Ensure all fuel-related construction activities comply with aviation fuel standards, codes, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with Quality teams for the implementation of Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and quality control.
• Oversee inspection, testing, flushing, cleaning, pressure testing, integrity testing, and documentation of fuel piping and equipment.
• Coordinate with commissioning teams to ensure systems are ready for pre-commissioning, testing, and operational handover.
• Monitor installation and testing of fuel pumps, valves, filters, meters, control systems, and instrumentation.
• Coordinate fuel system tie-ins, shutdowns, isolations, and interfaces with existing operational facilities.
• Manage fuel system construction risks, including contamination, leakage, ignition sources, hazardous areas, and environmental factors.
• Coordinate with HSE teams for permit-to-work, hot work, confined space, excavation, lifting, and hazardous area controls.
• Ensure compliance with airport operational and security requirements during all construction activities.
• Lead construction coordination meetings with contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Review and coordinate the resolution of technical queries, RFIs, site instructions, and construction-related design issues.
• Monitor material delivery, storage, preservation, and handling of fuel system equipment and materials.
• Ensure proper installation and protection of fuel pipelines and associated components.
• Coordinate material inspections and ensure compliance with approved submittals.
• Monitor construction quality and ensure timely closure of NCRs, observations, and punch lists.
• Coordinate system turnover requirements and ensure construction documentation is complete and accurate.
• Support the preparation and review of as-built drawings, testing records, O&M manuals, and handover dossiers.
• Identify construction risks and develop mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Support commercial and contractual teams with construction-related variations, claims, and technical records.
• Lead and mentor construction engineers, supervisors, inspectors, and site teams.
• Ensure construction activities are completed safely, efficiently, and within approved cost and schedule targets.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience: 15+ years of relevant construction experience, with significant experience in fuel systems, oil & gas, aviation fuel infrastructure, or similar high-risk infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing large and complex construction packages.
• Strong experience in airport or aviation infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary construction activities and large contractor teams.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, testing, commissioning, and handover processes.
• Certifications: Professional Engineering certification is preferred.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is an advantage.
• Relevant aviation fuel / fuel systems certifications or training are highly desirable.
• Certifications/training related to API, NFPA, JIG, EI/JIG, ASME, or other applicable fuel industry standards are advantageous.
• Relevant HSE certifications are an advantage.

Project Context and Collaboration

This role operates within a dynamic airport development project, requiring extensive collaboration with engineering, procurement, commissioning, HSE, Quality, and project controls teams, as well as contractors, subcontractors, airport stakeholders, and relevant authorities. The Construction Manager - Fuel will play a critical role in ensuring seamless integration and delivery of complex fuel system facilities.

Application

Candidates meeting the specified qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply.