Design Manager - Building Structures

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking an accomplished Design Manager – Building Structures to lead the structural engineering design of complex building projects across the Kingdom. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in high-rise and large-scale mixed-use developments, a proven ability to manage multidisciplinary design teams, and the capability to lead design delivery from concept through IFC. This is a pivotal leadership role within Parsons’ Buildings Division, ensuring the structural integrity, innovation, and constructability of landmark projects shaping the urban skyline.

What You'll be doing:

• Lead the structural design management of complex building assets, including high-rise towers, large-scale residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

• Drive the design process from concept to IFC, ensuring technical excellence, compliance with SBC, Eurocode, ACI, BS, and AASHTO standards, and alignment with project vision and client requirements.

• Oversee the work of in-house and sub-consultant structural teams, ensuring seamless coordination with architecture, MEP, façade, and infrastructure disciplines.

• Manage the full design lifecycle including feasibility studies, schematic design, detailed design, value engineering, peer review, and construction support.

• Provide technical leadership in structural system selection (reinforced concrete, post-tensioned slabs, composite steel structures, deep foundations, etc.) for high-rise and large-span structures.

• Review and approve structural design calculations, analysis models, and construction drawings.

• Lead structural analysis and design reviews using advanced tools (e.g., ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, STAAD.Pro) and ensure FEA models reflect realistic construction stages and loading conditions.

• Guide geotechnical interpretation and foundation design strategies for complex soil and seismic conditions.

• Develop and manage structural design schedules, resource plans, and deliverable trackers aligned with project milestones and RIBA stages.

• Chair technical coordination meetings and interface with architecture, MEP, and construction teams to resolve design challenges and ensure integrated solutions.

• Liaise with clients, authorities, and stakeholders to present structural solutions, respond to queries, and secure approvals.

• Support the preparation of tender documents, technical specifications, and design reports, ensuring quality and clarity.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of structural engineers and BIM modelers, fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement.

• Establish structural design standards, QA/QC procedures, and best practices aligned with Parsons’ global methodologies.

What's Required for the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred).

• 15+ years of experience in structural design and design management, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles on major building projects.

• Proven track record delivering high-rise, mixed-use, residential, and commercial structures from concept through IFC.

• Strong technical expertise in advanced structural systems, seismic design, and complex foundation solutions.

• Deep familiarity with international design codes (SBC, ACI, BS, Eurocode, ASCE) and Saudi authority processes.

• Proficiency in structural design software (ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, STAAD.Pro, Robot) and BIM coordination platforms (Revit, Navisworks).

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Chartership (e.g., CEng, PE, SE) or membership in a recognized professional body is highly desirable.

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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