Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Project Director** to join our team! In this role you will get to provide leadership and direction for every phase of significant infrastructure projects or programs to assure on-schedule completion within or below budget and in accordance with contractual obligations. The Project director will plan and define program goals and devises methods to accomplish them; develop in-depth knowledge of client objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies. In this role you will act as a subject matter expert (SME) responsible for providing the necessary technical advisory and support services.

**What You'll Be Doing:**

+ Leads, plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned program, project, or subtask.

+ Acts as the company representative with the client and selected suppliers during the program execution. Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client.

+ Provide direct assistance to client leadership, including input, review and comment on landscape and public realm planning, design and development initiatives, studies, and reports.

+ Review, comment and/or contribute to planning reports for major projects, including plans, design guidelines and standards, other landscape design studies.

+ Participate in and promote Parsons Sustainability Core Value.

+ Support complex project teams which require sustainability evaluation and environmental compliance, from conception to project completion.

+ Work closely with project owners, developers, design teams and project managers to achieve sustainability objectives in the design and planning process.

+ Assist in starting up major programs and developing sustainability strategies tailored for each project's aspirations and requirements.

+ Guide project teams during planning, design development, tendering and construction supervision to enable achievement of projects sustainability and environmental goals.

+ Support the implementation of different sustainability rating systems such as LEED, Estidama, Mustadam, Envision, etc.

+ Develop technical reports and studies for sustainability certification and environmental documentation as part of project deliverables.

+ Assist in the recruitment, interviews, and evaluation of prospective employees within the sustainability discipline.

+ Support pre-contract and business development efforts as required, serving as technical consultant on projects with sustainability and environmental components.

+ Prepare RFPs to appoint the most suitable sub-consultants for any given project.

+ Assess and manage the appointed sub-consultants and review their S&E studies.

+ Monitor the quality and progress of the sustainability focused work for projects across the MENA+ region.

+ Present to clients on technical aspects and assists in relevant project approvals.

+ Monitor and stay engaged with all changing concepts involving sustainability and how it affects the Architectural Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry.

**What Required Skills You'll Bring:**

+ Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent from a recognized university essential.

+ Master's degree in environmental sciences, engineering, planning, or related design disciplines.

+ Minimum 20 years of experience of significant large-scale projects, in leadership roles.

+ Documented participation in the preparation of a third-party sustainability certification application (e.g., LEED, Envision, Estidama), including at least two (2) completed, certified projects, including an in-depth knowledge of the latest trends in the sustainability field.

+ Certification, License or Registration as a professional in landscape architecture, urban planning, and/or architecture (e.g., CLARB, AICP, ASLA, LEED AP, CNU) is preferred.

+ Experience in coordinating with diverse individuals and teams including client, consultant, contractor, design, and construction members to enable achievement of project sustainability objectives and targets.

+ Considerable experience at senior management/director level in client facing roles is essential.

+ GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) experience preferred, KSA (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) ideal.

+ Aviation experience is preferred.

**What Desired Skills You'll Bring:**

+ Effective oral and written skills for client presentations, technical reporting, and internal / external correspondence; Ability to effectively present information to key stakeholders as required by the client

+ Understanding of the construction management at risk alternative delivery process and the functions inherent to construction management of large-scaled projects

+ Understanding of budget development and cost accounting

+ Ability to manage and encourage a team of construction management professionals

+ Ability to interface with all levels with project team, client, and others

+ Knowledge of construction contract negotiation and administration

+ Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents

+ Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints

+ Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of support function problems

+ Ability to function in a multi-organizational environment by developing relationships that complies with the client's proactive, collaborative culture.

**Minimum Clearance Required to Start:**

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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