Project Manager - Public Realm

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Project Manager - Public Realm to lead end-to-end delivery of parks, streetscapes and open spaces within a flagship urban development. The role requires strong site leadership, coordination of landscape works, civil infrastructure, utilities, and multi-disciplinary teams to meet safety, quality and schedule targets.

You will manage scope, cost, risk and reporting, chair progress meetings, review drawings and method statements, and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in construction supervision, project management, infrastructure delivery or urban development projects.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Project Manager on large-scale public realm, infrastructure, streetscape, parks or public open space projects.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC urban development and infrastructure projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery for public realm, parks, open space and streetscape packages from mobilization through handover.
• Manage scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality and delivery performance per Parsons procedures.
• Oversee site-based supervision teams and ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and codes.
• Coordinate interfaces between parks, streetscapes, utilities, roads and adjacent developments.
• Chair progress meetings, technical reviews and stakeholder workshops; present progress and KPI updates.

Skills

Project management

Public realm development

Streetscape construction

Parks construction

Open space development

Civil works

Contract administration

RFIs

Shop drawings

HSE plans

Primavera P6

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Construction Management or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Project Manager - Public Realm Job Snapshot Role: Project Manager - Public Realm Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Industry: Construction Function: Project Management Experience: Minimum 10 years Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Project Manager - Public Realm in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a Construction opportunity with Parsons Corporation for an experienced project delivery professional who can manage site-based construction supervision, public realm packages, streetscape works, parks, utilities interfaces, contractor performance, and stakeholder coordination. This role supports the delivery of major open space and urban infrastructure developments by leading project scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, safety, reporting, and handover activities in a complex multidisciplinary environment.

Job Details Country: Saudi Arabia City: Riyadh Industry: Construction Function: Project Management Salary: 40000-60000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Project Manager - Public Realm will lead assigned public realm, parks, open space, and streetscape construction packages within a flagship urban development environment in Riyadh. The position requires strong site-based leadership, practical construction judgment, contract awareness, and the ability to coordinate landscape works, civil infrastructure, utilities, roads, pedestrian spaces and adjacent developments. The role helps ensure that public realm assets are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a standard that supports livability, accessibility, community experience, and long-term operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery for assigned public realm, parks, open space, and streetscape packages from mobilization through final handover.
• Manage project scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, documentation, and delivery performance in accordance with Parsons project management procedures.
• Oversee site-based construction supervision teams and ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications, codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Review contractor work programs, construction sequencing, method statements, procurement schedules, quality plans, and HSE plans.
• Coordinate interfaces between parks, streetscapes, public open spaces, utilities, roads, landscape works, pedestrian areas and adjacent developments.
• Chair regular progress meetings, technical reviews, coordination sessions, risk discussions, and stakeholder workshops with contractors, consultants, client representatives and authorities.
• Prepare and present periodic progress reports, risk updates, issue logs, KPI dashboards, and management briefings for the client and Parsons senior leadership.
• Lead reviews of RFIs, shop drawings, material submittals, mock-ups, samples, technical queries and construction proposals to protect design intent and constructability.
• Support value engineering and design optimization while maintaining quality, public user experience, safety, sustainability, accessibility and maintainability.
• Drive implementation of HSE requirements and promote a strong safety culture across all site activities.
• Support contract administration activities including variation reviews, claim assessments, payment application checks and commercial coordination.
• Ensure compliance with Parsons quality management systems, project documentation standards, audit requirements, and reporting procedures.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams covering civil works, landscape architecture, utilities, roadworks, lighting, irrigation, drainage, structures and public realm finishes.
• Identify delivery risks, interface conflicts, site constraints, procurement delays and quality concerns, then implement practical recovery actions.
• Maintain strong communication with contractors, consultants, authorities, stakeholders and internal teams to support timely project decisions.
• Monitor construction progress against baseline schedules and escalation issues affecting milestones, budget, quality or handover readiness.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in construction supervision, project management, infrastructure delivery or urban development projects.
• At least 5 years of experience in a Project Manager role on large-scale public realm, infrastructure, mixed-use, streetscape, parks or public open space projects.
• Proven experience managing site-based construction supervision teams and coordinating contractor performance on complex development programs.
• Strong understanding of public realm design principles, landscape works, streetscape construction, urban infrastructure, utilities coordination and public open space delivery.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and work effectively with international consultants, contractors, authorities, client teams and project stakeholders.
• Solid knowledge of contract administration, variations, claims, payment applications and FIDIC or similar standard forms of contract.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office and experience with common data environments is advantageous.
• Practical understanding of HSE management, quality assurance, construction documentation, reporting and audit requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing site priorities while protecting safety, quality, cost, schedule and public realm outcomes.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC urban development and infrastructure projects is preferred.

Skills Set

• Project management
• Public realm development
• Streetscape construction
• Parks construction
• Open space development
• Site-based construction supervision
• Construction management
• Urban infrastructure
• Landscape works
• Civil works
• Utilities coordination
• Roadworks coordination
• Pedestrian infrastructure
• Public open spaces
• Construction sequencing
• Contractor management
• Consultant coordination
• Client reporting
• Progress meetings
• Technical meetings
• Stakeholder management
• Authority coordination
• RFIs
• Shop drawings
• Material submittals
• Mock-ups
• Method statements
• Procurement schedules
• Quality plans
• HSE plans
• Risk management
• Cost control
• Schedule control
• Contract administration
• Variations
• Claims review
• Payment applications
• FIDIC
• Primavera P6
• MS Project
• MS Office
• Common data environments
• Value engineering
• Quality management systems
• Riyadh public realm jobs
• Saudi Arabia project manager jobs

Why Join Us

This role gives an experienced Project Manager the opportunity to lead high-profile public realm and streetscape delivery in Riyadh with Parsons Corporation. The position offers exposure to major urban development packages, parks, open spaces, utilities interfaces, multidisciplinary construction supervision and client-facing project leadership. It is well suited for a project delivery professional who wants to shape public spaces, improve community infrastructure and contribute to major development programs in Saudi Arabia.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, infrastructure, construction management and program delivery company supporting major transportation, urban development, public realm, civil works and public sector projects. In Saudi Arabia, Parsons contributes to complex programs through project management, site supervision, technical coordination, contract administration, quality oversight and integrated delivery services. The company supports Riyadh's development with international expertise, regional delivery knowledge and disciplined project execution.