About Parsons Corporation

Parsons Corporation operates with a leadership vision that emphasizes valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth. The company cultivates an innovative culture designed to empower its teams and support professional development.

The Role of Senior Design Manager

Parsons is seeking a Senior Design Manager with significant Architect Site/Delivery Experience to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves supporting the development and implementation of design strategies from concept through to completion. The successful candidate will manage multidisciplinary design efforts and ensure technical alignment with overall project goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of the project design strategy from concept to completion, including providing technical guidance during the construction phase.
• Oversee the design work of consultants and contractors to ensure project activities meet safety and quality standards.
• Review and approve project designs across all engineering disciplines to ensure compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Directors to resolve issues related to construction, quality of work, schedule performance, or productivity.
• Coordinate scheduling and project interactions among third-party design consultants, clients, and local stakeholders.
• Integrate competing or conflicting project elements into planning and execution processes to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Support the establishment of the Project Design Management Plan, Project Execution Plan, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan.
• Develop, implement, and manage project design briefs, key performance indicators (KPIs), and deliverables for the design team.
• Administer value management and value engineering activities, ensuring design solutions incorporate constructability, environmental, and sustainability considerations.
• Partner with project engineers and discipline leads to develop, monitor, and manage budgets, schedules, and change orders.
• Devise and execute action plans with key project personnel to rectify potential cost overruns, delays, or significant changes to the scope of work.
• Monitor and report to senior management on the progress of all design activities, including significant milestones, cost impacts, and schedule conditions.
• Establish weekly design management team meetings to review project status and formulate actionable items.

Required Experience

Candidates for this position should possess 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in design management, with a focus on architectural site and delivery aspects.

Location and Work Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Join Our Team

Parsons invites qualified professionals to apply for this role and contribute to significant projects.