Construction Director - PMO

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description:Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Construction Director to join our team! In this role you will get to serve as a senior PMO leader responsible for program-wide construction integration, assurance, governance, and performance management across multiple zones and work packages. Operating at Project Director level capability, the role will provide strategic leadership across PMCMs, contractors, consultants, and client stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.The role requires influencing delivery outcomes without direct contractual authority, ensuring alignment with program objectives, construction standards, safety requirements, and client expectations.What You'll Be Doing:Lead program-wide construction integration across multiple zones/packages, acting as the senior interface between PMO, PMCMs, contractors, and client stakeholderso Drive construction governance frameworks, execution strategies, and performance control systems in alignment with PMO mandateso Provide executive oversight of contractor performance, progress, and recovery strategies, ensuring alignment with approved program baselineso Take ownership of program-level construction risk identification, escalation, and mitigation, particularly across interfaces and dependencieso Lead multi-party coordination across PMCMs, designers, contractors, and stakeholders to resolve integration delivery issues and constraintso Oversee and validate construction reporting, dashboards, KPIs, and executive-level updates to support informed client decision-makingo Ensure consistency of construction delivery approaches across all packages, including logistics strategies, sequencing, and phasingo Provide strategic direction on delay mitigation and recovery planning, challenging contractor methodologies where requiredo Champion QA/QC, HSE, and compliance assurance at program level, ensuring systems—not just outputs—are robust and auditableo Act as a senior escalation point for non-performance, non-conformances, and systemic delivery failures across the programo Support procurement and tender evaluation strategies from a constructability, phasing, and delivery risk perspectiveo Contribute to value engineering and buildability optimization, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and design intentQualifications & Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).Minimum 20 years of experience in delivering buildings and infrastructure construction.Proven track record in delivering complex theaters, large public venuesStrong leadership and team management skills.Excellent knowledge of construction methodologies, contract management, and regulatory compliance.Experience working in high-profile or government-led development programs is a plus.PMP or similar certification is advantageous.Skills & Competencies:Must demonstrate Project Director-level leadership, managing large multidisciplinary teams across multiple zones/packagesMust demonstrate experience operating in a PMO / client-side integrator role, managing performance and outcomes without direct contractual controlProven ability to drive program delivery, commercial outcomes, and stakeholder alignmentStrong background in strategic planning, sequencing, and risk mitigation on mega projectsExperience interfacing directly with senior client stakeholders and executive leadershipAbility to establish and lead integrated site delivery strategies across civils, infrastructure, and landscape worksExtensive experience delivering mega-scale urban development, public realm, or landscape-led infrastructure projectsProven track record in complex, multi-package construction environments with significant interface management (civils, utilities, infrastructure, landscape, and vertical elements)Strong background in civil engineering and infrastructure works (roads, utilities, earthworks, drainage, etc.)Demonstrated expertise in hard and soft landscaping delivery at scale, including integration with wider urban infrastructureExperience working within live, high-profile environments with demanding stakeholders and accelerated delivery timelinesAbility to manage and coordinate multiple PMCM's Deep understanding of construction logistics, site phasing, and access strategies for major projectsStrong focus on health, safety, environmental, and quality leadership in large workforce environmentsExperience working in the Middle East (preferably KSA) or similar regulatory and climatic conditions is highly desirableCapability to operate within client-side or PMCM environments, ensuring governance, reporting, and performance management at a senior levelProven ability to operate within a high-accountability PMO environment where responsibility for outcomes exceeds direct authority, requiring strong leadership, influence, and stakeholder management skillsParsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! 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