Construction Department Manager
Parsons Corporation
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**Job Description:**
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Construction Department Manager** to join our team! In this role you will be responsible for the effective operation of the Construction Department in Yanbu. In this role you will also be responsible for the performance of staff working in support of the department activities, ensuring that work of all staff conform with the department needs.
Reports directly to the Director of Construction and to the Program Manager. Interfaces frequently with senior management personnel, both Saudi Arabian Parsons Limited (SAPL) and Royal Commission on construction issues. Supervises all department staff and support functions
**What You'll Be Doing:**
**Strategy Formulation**
+ Support the Director in establishing and then implement department policies, goals, objectives, and procedures as approved by the Director
+ Ensure new operations plans, policies. procedures, and transition/migration plans for the department are consistent with the overall goals and objectives of RC, respective business unit and division.
+ Assist in establishing, implementing, monitoring, and enforcing departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures
+ Develop departmental business plans that are in line with Division/Business Unit/RC objectives as directed by the Director.
**Budgeting and Control**
+ Assist the Director in establishing and implementing the business plan, priorities and working objectives of the department and section in alignment with Executive Management's vision as stated with the approved Annual Work Plan.
+ Actively participate and contribute to the department staffing and budget planning
+ Monitor costs and resources in day-to-day activities.
**Operational Tasks**
+ Perform a full assessment of an existing construction program.
+ Provide leadership to restructure a construction program.
+ Collaborate with existing leaders and re-define what the program needs to be.
+ Establish a "Team" effort with deadlines and accountability.
+ Maintain a responsive construction organization capable of providing construction support for projects
+ Conduct special studies, analysis, surveys, and inspections as required.
+ Ensure construction activities are properly staffed with qualified technical personnel to meet schedules, budgets, and technical scope.
+ Coordinate the recruitment of technical personnel to maintain the construction organization capabilities and staffing levels as necessary to accomplish effectively and efficiently current and forecast workloads.
+ Assure the adequacy and quality of the construction work by maintaining a system Of checking and reviews.
+ Upgrade the capabilities and efficiencies of the department by introducing new methods and techniques.
+ Participate in major construction decisions and oversee technical direction of construction and project work.
+ Supervise and administer all personnel and activities within the construction department.
+ Conduct performances and salary reviews in accordance with established policies and procedures.
+ Assist in assuring all completed facilities and works are turned over to the operating agents of the client in full compliance with the contract documents and the initial requirements set forth.
+ Maintain acceptable levels of construction product quality and productivity.
+ Motivate personnel to their highest level of achievements.
+ Provide consultation and expertise to the Director and Program Manager on special projects as issues arise.
**Related Assignments**
+ Performs other related duties as assigned or directed by Director to achieve departmental success.
**What Required Skills You'll Bring:**
+ A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Construction, Engineering, or a related subject A postgraduate degree is preferred.
+ A minimum of 20 years of experience working on the construction of major projects, with at least 10 years working in a supervisory or management role.
+ Experienced at managing multiple construction projects, using various contracting formats, and managing change.
+ Proven leadership skills with experience of technical and contractual problem solving.
+ Evidence of superior initiative, judgment, and ability required to assume the total leadership of a complete large-scale program.
+ Large-scale residential, commercial and infrastructure construction experience including major Civil works (site development, roads and underground works)
+ Experience with government or municipality projects, coordinating & dealing with public agencies etc.
+ Knowledge of International Project Standards and Specifications and ability to understand and analyze plans and make decisions.
+ Conversant with Construction diagrams and designs.
+ Familiar with proposal negotiation and evaluation.
**What Desired Skills You'll Bring:**
+ Knowledge of quality. health safety and environment (HSE) regulations and procedures.
+ Intermediate computer skills are essential with experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
+ Excellent spoken and written English language skills with the ability to communicate at a high-level. Arabic would be an advantage.
+ Time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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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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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