Senior Project Manager - Luxury Projects

Senior Project Manager
- Luxury Projects Job Snapshot
- Role:
Senior Project Manager
- Luxury Projects

- Location:

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Industry: Construction
- Function:
Project Management

- Experience:

Minimum 18 years in construction and design management, with a strong focus on luxury hospitality projects
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

Parsons is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager specializing in luxury projects to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This senior leadership position involves overseeing multiple Project Managers and directing the successful delivery of large-scale projects or several smaller projects, with a particular focus on luxury hospitality developments. The successful candidate will be responsible for project delivery, scope development, commercial performance, schedule management, budget control, and contractual compliance.

The role requires close coordination with the Country Manager to ensure that project objectives support organizational priorities and corporate strategy. With at least 18 years of experience in construction and design management, the Senior Project Manager will provide strategic direction, supervise project leadership teams, manage client relationships, and address complex technical and commercial challenges.

• Country:
  Saudi Arabia
• City:
  Riyadh
• Industry: Construction
• Function:
  Project Management
• Salary:
  Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality:
  Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement:
  On-site

• Provide overall direction and management to Project Managers responsible for multiple project assignments.
• Oversee the successful delivery of large-scale projects or several smaller projects in accordance with approved schedules, budgets, and contractual obligations.
• Establish project goals and performance expectations aligned with the Country Manager 's objectives and corporate strategy.
• Supervise Project Managers and monitor their effectiveness in achieving agreed project targets.
• Maintain accountability for project scope, delivery performance, and commercial outcomes.
• Keep the Country Manager informed of project progress, significant developments, and overall performance.
• Provide leadership and direction when resolving complex project management and delivery challenges.

• Establish project requirements and ensure that deliverables comply with approved criteria.
• Oversee the preparation and implementation of Project Execution Plans.
• Direct the development of Health and Safety Plans, Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans, and other required project documentation.
• Ensure that project management teams understand delivery requirements, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
• Coordinate project execution activities to maintain alignment with agreed objectives.
• Oversee project planning and management processes across assigned projects.
• Support the effective application of project management principles and industry best practices.

• Direct project scope development and scope management activities to achieve contractual and commercial objectives.
• Monitor project budgets and commercial performance to support completion within or below approved financial limits.
• Negotiate changes to the scope of work with clients and key subcontractors.
• Coordinate with project leadership personnel to assess the effects of significant scope changes.
• Develop and implement action plans to address potential cost overruns, project delays, or changes in project requirements.
• Communicate significant commercial or scope-related developments to clients and company management.
• Maintain oversight of contractual obligations throughout project execution.

• Monitor the progress of all project activities within the assigned program.
• Track significant milestones and identify conditions that may affect project schedules or costs.
• Prepare and communicate progress and performance updates to the Country Manager.
• Oversee the development and distribution of project summaries to relevant project team members.
• Ensure that project teams have access to the information required to understand project objectives and delivery expectations.
• Coordinate corrective actions when project performance deviates from approved plans.
• Maintain clear communication of project progress, risks, and significant management decisions.