Senior Project Director - Construction ( INFRASTRUCTURE)

Doha, Qatar
Permanent
Full-time

16 days ago

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.Job Description:Senior Project Director ( Construction) - InfrastructureDoha, QatarWe are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Project Director to lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of large-scale infrastructure construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing overall strategic direction, leadership, and oversight of multiple construction programs, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.The portfolio may include transportation networks, drainage and utilities, tunneling works, public realm developments, and other major civil infrastructure works.What You Will Be Doing:

Lead and manage the execution of a portfolio of complex construction projects from mobilization to final handover.

Establish project governance, reporting, and control systems to ensure effective monitoring of schedule, cost, quality, and safety.

Direct and coordinate the work of project managers, resident engineers, and site teams to ensure consistent delivery performance.

Maintain proactive communication and engagement with clients, authorities, contractors, and other key stakeholders.

Drive construction progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies at portfolio level.

Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements and industry best practices.

Oversee contract administration, claims management, and change control processes.

Contribute to strategic planning and business development through market insights and client relationship building.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline from a recognized Western institution (Master’s preferred).

Minimum 20+ years of professional experience in infrastructure construction management, with significant experience at program or portfolio level.

Proven track record in successfully delivering multi-billion-dollar construction programs, including roads, drainage, utilities, tunneling, and major civil works.

Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) certification is mandatory.

Strong knowledge of international construction standards, contracts (FIDIC or equivalent), and Gulf-region regulations.

Demonstrated leadership in managing large multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments.What Desired Skills You'll Bring

Exceptional strategic planning, risk management, and decision-making skills.

Strong financial and contractual management capabilities.

Ability to foster collaboration across multiple teams and contractors.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English (Arabic is a plus).

Parsons 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! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to .

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