Senior Design Manager – Landscape

Jobtailor; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia seeks an senior Landscape Architect to lead design from concept to construction support, coordinating with architecture, civils, utilities, and MEP teams. You will validate submissions, ensure integration, and deliver sustainable landscapes with planting, irrigation, grading, and drainage expertise.

Ideal candidates bring 12–15+ years in PMC, consultancy, or large infrastructure projects, strong leadership, and proficiency with AutoCAD, BIM, and GIS.

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of experience in landscape architecture and design management.
• Experience on PMC, consultancy, or large-scale infrastructure/urban development projects.
• Strong knowledge of landscape design, irrigation, grading, drainage, and sustainability.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in design tools (AutoCAD, BIM, GIS).
• Familiarity with international standards and authority requirements.
• Ability to balance design quality with cost and constructability.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape design from concept through construction support.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Review submissions for compliance with scope and standards.
• Ensure design integration through reviews and clash detection.
• Develop and monitor landscape design programme.
• Provide input on planting, irrigation, grading, drainage, hardscape.
• Participate in design meetings to resolve issues.
• Support project reporting on progress and risks.
• Respond to RFIs and review shop drawings during construction.
• Oversee landscape implementation and site progress.

Skills

landscape design

planting strategies

irrigation

grading

drainage

sustainable design solutions

design management

value engineering

design coordination

leadership

team management

stakeholder management

problem-solving

decision-making

communication

risk mitigation

design oversight

integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

GIS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all landscape design activities from concept through detailed design and construction support.
• Coordinate landscape design with multidisciplinary teams (architectural, civil, utilities, infrastructure, and MEP).
• Review and validate landscape design submissions from consultants for compliance with project scope, quality standards, and regulations.
• Ensure design integration across disciplines through regular design reviews and clash detection processes.
• Develop, monitor, and manage the landscape design programme aligned with overall project timelines.
• Provide expert input on landscape design including planting strategies, irrigation, grading, drainage, and hardscape.
• Review landscape concepts for functionality, sustainability, and aesthetic quality.
• Ensure use of appropriate plant species (native, climate-appropriate, low-maintenance).
• Assess environmental impact, soil conditions, hydrology, and long-term maintainability of proposed designs.
• Verify implementation of sustainable design solutions, including water efficiency and green infrastructure.
• Liaise with clients, authorities, and stakeholders for design approvals and compliance.
• Participate in technical meetings with consultants and contractors to resolve design issues.
• Support project reporting by providing updates on landscape design progress and risks.
• Monitor design changes and assess their impact on cost, schedule, and quality.
• Support value engineering exercises for landscape elements without compromising quality.
• Identify and mitigate design-related risks and technical challenges.
• Provide technical support during construction phases, including responding to RFIs and reviewing shop drawings.
• Oversee landscape implementation to ensure design intent is maintained.
• Monitor site progress related to landscaping and coordinate with supervision teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or related field.
• Minimum 12–15+ years of experience, including significant exposure to design management and landscape projects.
• Proven experience in PMC, consultancy, or large-scale infrastructure/urban development projects.
• Strong knowledge of Landscape design principles and urban design, Irrigation, grading, drainage, and sustainability practices and Design coordination across disciplines.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in design and coordination tools (AutoCAD, BIM, GIS, etc.).
• Solid understanding of international standards, codes, and authority requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to balance design quality, cost, and constructability.
• Acts as client representative for landscape design oversight, rather than primary designer.
• Focus on review, governance, integration, and delivery assurance.
• Ensures consultants deliver coordinated, buildable, and compliant landscape designs.

Hard Skills

• landscape design
• planting strategies
• irrigation
• grading
• drainage
• sustainable design solutions
• environmental impact assessment
• design management
• value engineering
• design coordination

Soft Skills

• leadership
• team management
• coordination
• stakeholder management
• problem-solving
• decision-making
• communication
• risk mitigation
• design oversight
• integration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture
• Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture