Rail Director
Parsons Corporation
Direct and manage large rail/station projects up to $500M, overseeing all phases.
16 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Onsite
Company Size
19,600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Construction services
Project Management
Technical Services
Design
Architecture
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
National Security
Defense
Cybersecurity
Intelligence
Transportation
Environmental Remediation
Urban Development
Geospatial Solutions
Role
What you would be doing
program requirements
change orders
quality assurance
execution plan
progress reporting
budget planning
- Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
- Participates in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
- Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
- Responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders.
- Collaborates with Business Development to market and secure additional work with client.
- Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes.
- Responsible for the development and distribution of a project summary to all members of the project team for reference.
- Works with the key project individual to devise and execute actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work; advises the client and company management of any such changes.
- Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
- Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
- Provides input on performance reviews and development plans for subordinates.
- Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.
- Collaborates with the office facilities staff to address project space requirements.
- Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths.
- Establishes weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items.
- Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule.
- Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions in specific detail with the profit center and department managers.
- Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
- Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.
- Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project.
What you bring
project management
construction management
bachelor's degree
20+ years
leadership
communications
- Previous project management experience on similar or related large-scope project types
- Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
- Significant project management or construction management assignments at the Principal Project Manager level
- Ability to meet Parsons’ project management certification requirements
- 20+ years of related work experience and broad general technical and business background
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical/business field
- Experience in operations management of personnel and facilities
- Advanced leadership skills and ability to perform in a management capacity
- Advanced knowledge of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on the project
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Company
Overview
1944 Founded
Year of Establishment
The company was established in 1944 by Ralph M. Parsons in California.
$6 Billion Annual
Revenue Figure
The firm generates an average of $6 billion in annual revenue.
Free Space Shuttle Move
Notable Achievement
The company successfully transported the Space Shuttle Endeavour at no cost.
- Over decades it expanded into oil, petrochemical, water and infrastructure projects across the US and globally.
- It leverages digital tools such as AI platforms, utility data systems, and drone integration alongside traditional design and construction.
- Parsons completed high‑profile projects like major bridge, tunnel, and transit works.
- Specializing in transportation, energy, environmental remediation, urban development, industrial, and cybersecurity projects.
- The firm has delivered hundreds of mega‑projects worldwide, including infrastructure in the Middle East and environmental cleanup contracts.
- Safety: We adeptly avoid risk through our high‑value technical and management solutions and a companywide, personal commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy culture and environment in all our offices and on each of our projects.
- Quality: We’re on a never‑ending quest to improve our processes, services, and products. Our quality management systems ensure ISO 9001 compliance every time…
- Integrity: Having integrity means that we remain transparent in our practices by openly communicating with each other, our customers, and stakeholders; that we prioritize the quality of every job; and that we do the right thing each time we’re faced with a tough decision.
- Innovation: Through intensive research and development, partnerships, and rapid prototyping, we confidently provide inventive processes and unique solutions that offer unrivaled value to our customers.
- Sustainability: We operate in accordance with best practices to deliver solutions while addressing environmental risk and minimizing our carbon footprint.
50% Reduction
Absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG Emissions by 2030
Aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, referencing a 2019 base year.
100% Renewable
Electricity Sourcing by 2028
A commitment to sourcing 100% of electricity from renewable sources by 2028, having started from 0% in 2019.
90% Reduction
Absolute GHG Emissions by 2045
Long-term goal to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2045.
Net-Zero Goal
GHG Emissions by 2045
Comprehensive target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by 2045.
- Purchased renewable energy certificates and reduced market-based Scope 2 emissions in 2023.
- Achieved significant diversion of shredded paper and repurposed electronics in 2023.
- Recycled or repurposed hardware units in Middle East offices in 2023.
34% increase
Diversity Representation
The organization achieved a significant 34% increase in diversity representation across the enterprise in 2021.
33% increase
Women in Leadership
Women in leadership roles grew by 33% within the organization in 2021, reflecting progress in gender diversity.
50% diverse
Executive Leadership
The executive leadership team was 50% diverse and demonstrated a strong commitment to inclusion in early 2022.
100% score
Human Rights Campaign Index
The organization earned a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index for 2023–2024, highlighting its dedication to LGBTQ+ equality.
- Created a DEI Council in 2017 to unify efforts around diversity and inclusion.
- Supports Employee Business Resource Groups such as MILVET, HOLA, PRIDE Alliance, BELONG, PWR, SOAR, and FORCE to foster networking, mentorship, and professional development.
- Recognized as one of Forbes' 2023 Best Employers for Diversity.
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