Senior Design Manager
Parsons Corporation
Date: 3 days ago
City: Tabuk
Contract type: Full time

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.
Job Description
We are currently looking for a Senior Design Manager for our prestigious project in Tabuk, KSA. You will be responsible for but not limited to:
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Knowledge
Project Planning (planning & Design Experience Required)
International experience preferable
Urban planning, urban design beneficial
Multi-discipline Experience Relevant
Urban renewal experience relevant
Brown field re-development experience relevant
Qualifications
No Marina experience required, more urban planning role
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.
Job Description
We are currently looking for a Senior Design Manager for our prestigious project in Tabuk, KSA. You will be responsible for but not limited to:
- Responsible for Scope & Schedule Management
- Ensures compliance with Requirements
- Supports integration of design packages
- Champions Safety in Design
- Responsible as part of the Senior Management team for delivering THE LINE Architecture mandate, including stakeholder engagement, both internally and externally.
- Managing the design by creative approach and aesthetic design.
- Work alongside THE LINE Design Group, Delivery team, Project team, on design delivery, from concept design to completion.
- Responsible to deliver the design of various architectural typologies: residential, mixed use, commercial, public, healthcare, educational, civic and cultural, etc.
- Strong ability to prepare, develop and edit drawings and presentations.
- Supervise the production of visualization, pre-concept, concept, developed and detailed design
- Acts as a reviewer of qualitative architectural design review process, providing analysis, comment, and recommendation to Executive Management.
- Management and oversight of Architects and Designers, including Managers and Professionals within the department.
- Draft comprehensive architectural sets from concept until detailed design documents.
- Manage Design and Asset Brief compliance, ensuring completeness, and accuracy, including design coordination within architecture and across disciplines.
- Support the development and review of architectural asset briefs.
- Prepare SoW, specifications, reports and related data tables.
- Develop design manuals, and standard design documents.
- Manage preparation of and check materials schedules, sample boards and mock-ups.
- Manage preparation of and check FF&E schedules and sourcing, including samples and mock-ups.
- Understand materiality and its specifications.
- Understand Public Realm Design and application.
- Technical detailing and construction administration experience.
- Ability to solve design issues in a creative and pragmatic way by developing multiple design options that meet the design approach and budget.
- Manage communication, coordination, and management of consultants, contractors, various NEOM departments/sectors.
- Leading a multidisciplinary team in the design and delivery of complex, high-profile, mixed-use developments.
- Taking ownership and responsibility for ensuring the project is delivered as desired, fit for purpose, on schedule, and to budget, while maintaining safety and quality controls.
- Providing strategic guidance on technical design standards and philosophy.
- Planning and directing the work of technical design and master planning consultants.
- Monitoring and providing technical support throughout the design and construction phases to ensure compliance with project specifications and requirements.
- Resolving design issues, providing guidance, and aligning with project requirements.
- Guiding designers, reviewing designs, and ensuring they meet project requirements and scope of work.
- Conducting review meetings with internal teams, vendors, and customers to plan and track deliverables.
- Evaluating and simplifying current working procedures and tracking deliverables.
- Leading technical design reviews and proposing design solutions that meet business needs and leverage global design standardization.
- Creating, submitting, and tracking relevant Capex documentation.
- Deep diving into technical details and leading problem resolution as needed.
- Collaborating with public and private sector clients, focusing on understanding their intentions and goals.
- Building a team consensus and enthusing team members to contribute their best efforts.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Knowledge
- Understanding of financial and commercial management of projects
- Full understanding of risk management and ability to transmit the same to others
- Understanding of scope definition and scope interface and ability to transmit the same to others
- Full knowledge of international standards, policies, codes and procedures, and ability to transmit the same to others
- Full knowledge of Statutory Authorities requirements
- Knowledge of international and local codes, regulations and submission requirements
- Developed knowledge of Sustainable Design principles
- Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
- Flexibility and attitude towards company objectives
- Cordial relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Commitment to innovation and design excellence
- Architectural and urban design expertise to create holistic built environments.
- Excellent conceptual and design skills, with emphasis on aesthetics
- Fluent in writing and speaking English, spoken and written
- Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills, communicating with clarity, purpose and accuracy
- Ability to negotiate
- Strong design and management skills.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication skills, including report writing and presentation skills.
- Experience in project management of large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects.
- Outstanding presentation skills
- Excellent ability in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Suite; Grasshopper and V-Ray is a plus
- Solid knowledge of products, materials, zoning / building codes and construction methods
- Capable of reviewing and editing a set of quality specifications
- Strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines on budget and on time
- A keen eye for attention to detail and accuracy
- Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative in response to direction from project managers, directors and partners
- A team player, with a flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and collaborating
- 20+ years experience
Project Planning (planning & Design Experience Required)
International experience preferable
Urban planning, urban design beneficial
Multi-discipline Experience Relevant
Urban renewal experience relevant
Brown field re-development experience relevant
Qualifications
No Marina experience required, more urban planning role
- B.Arch or B.Sc. in Architecture from a recognized university
- Postgraduate in Architecture or Urban Design
- International accreditation (RIBA, AIA, or equivalent)
- The achievement of sustainability certification (LEED, PQP, or equivalent) is highly desirable
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
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