Technical Design Manager - Infrastructure Projects

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an experienced Technical Design Manager in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to lead the technical design and delivery of multidisciplinary packages for infrastructure and landscape projects. This senior role requires coordinating design teams, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance, and aligning with client requirements across multiple projects.

The role emphasizes resource planning, design assurance, and digital engineering practices, with on-site work and extensive collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or related discipline.
• 20+ years in design with 10+ years in technical coordination for infrastructure and landscape.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams on large projects.
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes, standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to coordinate complex technical interfaces and multiple design packages.
• Experience overseeing design documentation and reviews.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM360 or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across disciplines and stakeholders.
• Collaborative approach across teams and project stakeholders.
• Ability to balance design priorities with delivery requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage multidisciplinary design deliverables across several projects.
• Oversee preparation and review of designs, drawings, reports, specs, and tender docs.
• Coordinate design packages for consistency and integration between disciplines.
• Participate in design reviews, value engineering, and safety coordination meetings.
• Ensure designs comply with codes, standards, and client specs.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges to maintain quality and delivery.
• Present technical solutions to disciplines and stakeholders.
• Attend design meetings and review minutes.

Skills

Multidisciplinary design coordination

Project leadership

Communication skills

Complex interface management

Regulatory compliance understanding

Design documentation review

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM360

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM360

Job description

Job Snapshot

Technical Design Manager - Infrastructure Projects

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Engineering

Function: Design

Experience: Over 20 years in design, including 10 years in technical coordination for site infrastructure and landscape projects

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Overview

Parsons is seeking an experienced Technical Design Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating the technical design and delivery of multidisciplinary project packages, ensuring that design quality, regulatory compliance, project schedules, and client requirements are consistently addressed. This senior position involves overseeing design teams, coordinating technical documentation, managing discipline resources, and resolving complex engineering interfaces across multiple projects. The role requires extensive experience in infrastructure and landscape design coordination, strong technical leadership, and the ability to work effectively with clients, consultants, and internal project stakeholders. The Technical Design Manager will also contribute to design assurance, resource planning, digital engineering practices, and continuous improvement initiatives to support efficient and integrated project delivery.

Job Details

Country: Saudi Arabia

City: Riyadh

Industry: Engineering

Function: Design

Salary: Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality: Not specified

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

What You 'll Be Doing

• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary design deliverables across several projects, maintaining alignment with technical requirements and delivery objectives.
• Oversee the preparation and review of engineering designs, drawings, technical reports, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Coordinate design packages to ensure consistency, completeness, and integration between participating engineering disciplines.
• Participate in technical design reviews, value engineering workshops, and safety coordination meetings.
• Verify that designs comply with applicable engineering codes, technical standards, regulatory requirements, and client specifications.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges during design development to maintain project quality and delivery targets.
• Present proposed technical solutions to relevant disciplines and stakeholders to support coordinated design decisions.
• Attend design meetings, contribute technical recommendations, and review and validate meeting minutes.

Resource Planning and Discipline Leadership

• Support management teams in preparing and implementing resource plans for multidisciplinary design activities.
• Review and approve discipline staffing budget estimates and personnel assignment schedules for individual projects.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels, including temporary personnel when required to meet project demands.
• Monitor discipline productivity, technical performance, and progress against established project requirements.
• Manage discipline activities within approved overhead budgets.
• Participate in employee recruitment, interviews, candidate evaluations, and personnel development activities.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations, provide guidance and counseling, and implement corrective measures where required.
• Ensure new employees receive appropriate orientation regarding company policies, procedures, and operational expectations.
• Mentor team members and encourage technical knowledge sharing across the discipline.

Design Delivery and Performance Monitoring

• Monitor design team performance against project schedules, cost requirements, and quality objectives.
• Coordinate multiple design packages and technical deliverables to maintain efficient project execution.
• Work with internal departments and external stakeholders to develop integrated engineering solutions.
• Support technical coordination between design disciplines and address issues that may affect project delivery.
• Maintain effective communication with project stakeholders to obtain technical information, clarify requirements, and facilitate decisions.
• Contribute to the implementation of project controls and design management procedures.
• Ensure production requirements are achieved while maintaining established technical and quality standards.

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement

• Establish and maintain discipline standards, technical procedures, and operational guidance documents.
• Recommend improvements to departmental processes and design delivery practices.
• Participate actively in the Parsons Quality Improvement Program and support related discipline initiatives.
• Promote digital engineering workflows, structured document control, and consistent quality assurance practices.
• Support internal knowledge-sharing activities and the development of standard policies and procedures.
• Encourage technical collaboration and continuous improvement across project teams.
• Undertake other responsibilities associated with the Technical Design Manager position.

What Required Skills You 'LL Bring

• Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• More than 20 years of professional experience in design, including at least 10 years in technical coordination roles involving site infrastructure and landscape projects.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary design teams on large-scale engineering and development projects.
• Strong understanding of applicable engineering codes, technical standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex technical interfaces and manage multiple design packages simultaneously.
• Experience overseeing technical documentation, engineering drawings, design reviews, and project deliverables.
• Proficiency in design and document control applications such as AutoCAD, Revit, BIM360, or similar platforms.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills when working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong collaboration and coordination abilities across technical disciplines and project stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing design priorities while maintaining technical quality and project delivery requirements.

What Desired Skills You 'LL Bring

• Previous experience delivering infrastructure or large-scale development projects in the Middle East.
• Working knowledge of digital engineering and design coordination platforms, including BIM, Navisworks, or comparable applications.
• Understanding of project controls, including cost management, risk assessment, and schedule integration.
• Experience working with government or semi-government clients.
• Professional certification such as PMP, RICS, PE, or an equivalent qualification.
• Valid Kingdom of Saudi Arabia driving license.

Technical Leadership and Project Coordination

The Technical Design Manager will play a central role in connecting engineering design activities with project delivery requirements. This includes coordinating technical teams, managing design interfaces, and ensuring that documentation and engineering solutions are developed in accordance with established project standards. The position requires the ability to balance technical decision-making with resource management, cost considerations, and delivery schedules. Effective leadership will be essential when coordinating multiple projects, addressing design challenges, and maintaining communication between internal teams and external stakeholders.

Digital Engineering and Design Assurance

Digital design coordination and structured technical documentation form important parts of this role. The successful candidate will support the effective use of design management systems, engineering applications, and quality assurance procedures to improve coordination and maintain consistency across project deliverables. The role also involves promoting practical improvements to technical workflows, supporting team development, and contributing to the continuous improvement of design management practices.

Why Join Parsons

Parsons offers the opportunity to work on complex multidisciplinary projects alongside professionals from different engineering and technical backgrounds. The company emphasizes innovation, collaboration, employee wellbeing, and professional development. This position provides an opportunity to apply extensive technical design management experience while contributing to major infrastructure and development projects.

About Parsons

Parsons Corporation promotes a professional environment built around valuing people, embracing agility, and supporting growth. Its multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively to address technical challenges and deliver coordinated project solutions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parsons is committed to equal employment opportunity across all job levels and encourages a workplace that supports professional contribution and development.