Assistant Project Manager (Saudi National)

About the role

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About the role

Parsons is looking for an exceptionally talented Assistant Project Manager (Saudi National) to join our site-based Construction Supervision team on a major public realm development program in Riyadh. The project includes the delivery of iconic and neighborhood parks, public open spaces, and extensive streetscape infrastructure designed to enhance livability, accessibility, sustainability, and community well-being.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary project team, the Assistant Project Manager will support the planning, coordination, monitoring, and successful delivery of infrastructure and landscape construction projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives, quality standards, schedule commitments, and stakeholder expectations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the Project Manager in the planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of infrastructure and landscape construction projects.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, resources, and key performance indicators to ensure successful achievement of project milestones.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders to ensure project requirements and objectives are achieved.
• Review contractor submissions, including method statements, shop drawings, work programs, and progress reports.
• Support contract administration activities, including change management, variation reviews, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Assist in tracking project progress, identifying potential delays, and recommending corrective actions to maintain delivery schedules.
• Conduct site inspections and participate in project meetings to monitor construction progress, workmanship quality, and compliance with project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, health and safety standards, environmental requirements, and applicable local regulations.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project reports, presentations, dashboards, and management updates for project leadership and stakeholders.
• Assist in resolving technical, operational, and construction-related issues to minimize project risks and disruptions.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering and site supervision teams to support efficient project execution.
• Monitor contractor performance and support quality assurance and quality control processes throughout construction activities.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities and maintain effective communication across project teams and external parties.
• Contribute to the implementation of sustainability initiatives and environmental objectives throughout project delivery.
• Assist in project closeout activities, documentation reviews, and handover processes to ensure successful project completion.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in infrastructure, landscape, urban development, or large-scale construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction supervision, project coordination, and project delivery processes.
• Experience working with contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of contract administration, change management, and construction management practices.
• Familiarity with project scheduling, progress monitoring, reporting, and performance tracking methodologies.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Professional certifications such as PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management credentials.
• Experience supporting major public realm, landscape, parks, or urban infrastructure developments.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, variation management, claims administration, and risk management practices.
• Familiarity with project reporting and visualization tools such as Power BI.
• Understanding of sustainability principles, environmental compliance requirements, and green infrastructure initiatives.
• Experience working on projects within Saudi Arabia and familiarity with local regulations, stakeholder environments, and project delivery requirements.

Additional information

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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