Deputy Program Director

**Deputy Program Director Development**

**POSITION OVERVIEW**:
Provides direction and management for development and design phases of large projects or programs to assure on-schedule completion within or below budget and in accordance with contractual obligations. The Deputy Program Director of Development must be capable of managing a project or program valued up to $500 million in total installed cost. The project or program requiring company representation at this level may be of lesser total installed cost if management determines that it requires an unusual technical or managerial approach. Prior experience must include significant project management or development management assignments at the Principal Project Manager level. Experience should also include operations management of personnel and facilities. Relocation to the job site may be required.
- +20 years
- Strong knowledge of horizontal/vertical development and construction (i.e.. infrastructure/buildings)
- Strong knowledge of hotel development and construction
- Strong knowledge of FIDIC-based contracting, including Design-Build
- Team player
- Ability to mentor others
- Culturally conscience
- Manage conflict and pressure environment
- Good communicator, Fluent in English, Arabic is a plus

**SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected consultants, designers and contractors during the program execution.
- Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key consultants, designers and contractors.
- Collaborates with Business Development to market and secure additional work with clients. Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.
- Participates in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
- Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plans, Master Plan Baseline Program, Pre Tender Estimates, Cost Plans, Tender Packages, Scope of Services and other documents as required.
- Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
- Responsible for the development and distribution of a one to two-page description of the project to all members of the project team for reference.
- Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
- Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths.
- Provides input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates. Field responsibilities may include labor relations, local procurement and payroll operations, etc. if required.
- Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
- Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions in specific detail with the profit center and department managers.
- Collaborates with the office facilities staff to address project space requirements.
- Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project.
- Ensures that the project meets or exceeds the goals established in these plans.
- Works with the key project individual to devise and execute action plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work. Advises the client and company management of any such changes.
- Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule.
- Establishes weekly meetings to review project status and formulate action items.
- Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE**:
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture / Engineering and typically 20+ years of related work experience is required.

The incumbent should have a broad general technical and business background, as well as previous development management experience on similar or related large-scope project types.

Professional registration may also be required.

**SKILLS/COMPETENCIES**:
Incumbent must meet Parsons’ project management certification requirements. Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are also required. In addition, one must be knowledgeable of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on the project.

**Minimum Clearance Required to Start**:
Not Applicable/None

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