Senior Sustainability Engineer - Construction Lead

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons seeks a Lead Sustainability Engineer to join the site-based CSC team in Riyadh, driving sustainability implementation during construction and ensuring alignment with green building standards and client commitments.

You will monitor contractor performance, review environmental plans, and support certification processes for LEED, ESTIDAMA, or equivalent frameworks, delivering progress reports to project leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree in a related discipline.
• 12+ years of professional experience on major construction or mixed-use developments.
• Proven leadership of sustainability initiatives during delivery and construction.
• Strong knowledge of environmental management systems and green building standards.
• Experience with sustainability reporting, compliance monitoring, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability implementation across all construction activities.
• Monitor contractor compliance with environmental requirements and plans.
• Integrate sustainability into construction methods, procurement, and site operations.
• Review contractor submissions, environmental plans, waste management, and reports.
• Conduct site inspections and audits for environmental and resource efficiency.
• Track energy, water, waste, and carbon performance metrics.
• Coordinate with contractors, designers, and project teams to resolve issues.
• Provide guidance on sustainable construction practices and green requirements.
• Support LEED, ESTIDAMA, Mostadam, Envision, or equivalent certifications.
• Prepare progress reports and executive summaries for leadership.

Skills

Sustainability engineering

Environmental engineering

Civil engineering

Mechanical engineering

Architecture

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Energy efficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Sustainability Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sustainability performance monitoring tools

Job description

Parsons seeks a Lead Sustainability Engineer to join the site-based CSC team in Riyadh, driving sustainability implementation during construction and ensuring alignment with green building standards and client commitments.

You will monitor contractor performance, review environmental plans, and support certification processes for LEED, ESTIDAMA, or equivalent frameworks, delivering progress reports to project leadership.