Technical Department Manager - Buildings

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Technical Department Manager – Buildings to join our team!

In this role, you will get to lead and coordinate all architectural and engineering disciplines to deliver integrated, high-quality building design solutions from concept to construction.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and managing a multidisciplinary design team, including Architecture, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) engineers.
• Overseeing the technical development and coordination of all building-related design works across all project phases.
• Ensuring design outputs meet project requirements, client expectations, codes, and regulations.
• Reviewing and approving technical documents, drawings, and specifications prepared by internal teams and subconsultants.
• Acting as the technical liaison with clients, contractors, and authorities, supporting design validation, permitting, and construction readiness.
• Supporting the development of execution plans, resource allocation strategies, and QA/QC processes.
• Mentoring and guiding junior staff, promoting technical excellence and continuous improvement across disciplines.
  
  
  

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering , is required; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 20 years of related experience in the building design field, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.
• Professional registration or license in Architecture or Engineering.
• Proven experience in managing complex, multidisciplinary building projects.
• Strong knowledge of international and local building codes, authority regulations, and construction practices.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and multidisciplinary coordination tools (e.g., Navisworks, BIM 360).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder coordination, and team leadership skills.
  
  
  

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Experience with large-scale mixed-use, institutional, or high-rise building projects.
• Familiarity with LEED, Mostadam, or other sustainability frameworks.
• Advanced skills in project planning and risk mitigation.
• Ability to represent Parsons in technical meetings and design reviews with clients and authorities.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.
  
  
  

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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