Job Description:
Parsons are recruiting for an exceptionally talented Senior Project Manager (Logistics) to join their team!
The role has end-to-end accountability for program performance, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with regulatory, technical, and stakeholder requirements.
What You'll Be Doing;
- Lead the overall planning, governance, and delivery of large-scale development programs from concept through handover and operational readiness.
- Develop and maintain program execution strategies, implementation plans, and roadmaps aligned with business and national objectives.
- Drive integration across infrastructure, transportation, utilities, and community development workstreams to ensure cohesive delivery.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects and packages within a broader program portfolio, prioritizing resources and resolving interdependencies.
- Develop and control master schedules, phasing plans, and key milestones using recognized planning tools and methodologies.
- Oversee cost management and budgeting, including cost estimating, value engineering, cost control, and forecasting.
- Ensure compliance with relevant codes, regulations, and local authority requirements across all project components.
- Lead construction delivery planning for complex infrastructure, transportation corridors, residential developments, and utility networks.
- Coordinate logistics strategies, including materials management, construction access, site-wide coordination, and interface management between contractors and stakeholders.
- Monitor contractor performance, construction progress, and productivity; implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Champion construction safety, quality, and environmental management, ensuring adherence to best practices and project-specific plans.
- Manage relationships with government entities, regulators, municipalities, and public-sector stakeholders to secure permits, approvals, and alignment.
- Lead stakeholder engagement and communication strategies for communities, end users, and operational entities affected by infrastructure and development works.
- Prepare and present high-quality reports, briefings, and decision papers for senior leadership and external parties.
- Support procurement strategies for consultants, contractors, and suppliers, including tendering, evaluation, and award recommendations.
- Oversee contract administration, change management, claims evaluation, and dispute avoidance/resolution.
- Ensure that commercial risks are understood, managed, and balanced with delivery requirements and long-term operational needs.
- Ensure that operational, maintenance, and asset management requirements are embedded from the early stages of program design and delivery.
- Oversee documentation, as-built records, and training to ensure seamless transition into live operation.
What Required Skills You'll Bring;
- Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
- 15 years of experience delivering large-scale infrastructure and development projects, including at least several years in a senior project/program management role.
- Experience in large logistics, transportation hubs, or integrated infrastructure platforms.
- Proven track record in managing complex multi-billion-riyal programs or portfolios in sectors such as transportation, highways, rail, utilities, or major mixed-use / residential community developments.
- Demonstrable experience working in or with public-sector entities, regulators, or large master-developments.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., PMI, PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent), and of construction and engineering processes.
- Experience in complex stakeholder management, including government agencies and community stakeholders.
- Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).