Design manager

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the design management function for a large-scale mixed-use development. You will coordinate design teams across civil, structural, architectural, and MEP disciplines, ensuring compliance with codes and client specs while driving value engineering and constructability.

The role requires a strategic leader with 15+ years in design and construction, strong stakeholder management, and a track record on mega-projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Professional registration or chartership is an advantage.
• 15+ years in design and construction projects.
• At least 5 years in a Design Manager or Design Leadership role on major developments.
• Proven experience on large mixed-use, urban, hospitality, commercial, residential or mega-projects.
• Strong background in construction supervision and design management during execution.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary consultant teams and complex interfaces.
• Excellent knowledge of international design standards and best practices.
• Strong communication, leadership, and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design management for large mixed-use developments, aligning with objectives, schedules and budgets.
• Supervise and direct multidisciplinary design and drafting teams on complex projects.
• Review and coordinate architectural, structural, civil, MEP, infrastructure and landscaping design packages.
• Ensure designs comply with codes, standards, authority requirements and client specs.
• Drive design reviews, value engineering and constructability assessments.
• Manage design consultants; monitor performance, deliverables and schedules.
• Coordinate with construction supervision teams to resolve design issues during execution.
• Lead technical workshops and stakeholder meetings with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Review submittals, design changes, RFIs and engineering proposals.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies related to design and engineering.
• Ensure quality, completeness and consistency of all design deliverables.
• Support project leadership in achieving milestones and successful delivery.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer

Chartership

Design leadership

Multidisciplinary teams

Communication

Client management

Leadership

Construction supervision

International standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description

Parsons is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead and coordinate the design management function for a large-scale mixed-use development project. The successful candidate will have a strong Civil/Structural Engineering background, extensive experience in construction supervision environments, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary design teams through all project phases.

This role requires a strategic leader who can ensure design excellence, technical compliance, constructability, and seamless coordination between clients, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and manage all design activities for large mixed-use developments, ensuring alignment with project objectives, schedules, and budgets.
• Supervise and provide direction to multidisciplinary design and drafting teams on complex projects.
• Review and coordinate architectural, structural, civil, MEP, infrastructure, and landscaping design packages.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, authority requirements, and client specifications.
• Drive design reviews, value engineering initiatives, and constructability assessments.
• Manage design consultants and monitor performance, deliverables, and schedules.
• Coordinate closely with construction supervision teams to resolve design-related issues during project execution.
• Lead technical workshops and stakeholder meetings with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Review technical submittals, design changes, RFIs, and engineering proposals.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies related to design and engineering matters.
• Ensure quality, completeness, and consistency of all design deliverables.
• Support project leadership in achieving project milestones and successful project delivery.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
• Professional Engineering registration or chartership is an advantage.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in design and construction projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a Design Manager or Design Leadership role on major developments.
• Proven experience working on large mixed-use, urban development, hospitality, commercial, residential, or mega-projects.
• Strong background in construction supervision projects and design management during execution phases.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary consultant teams and complex stakeholder interfaces.
• Excellent knowledge of international design standards and engineering best practices.
• Strong communication, leadership, and client management skills.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Experience delivering complex mixed-use developments comprising residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, and public realm components.
• Strong understanding of structural systems, constructability, and design coordination.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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—