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About the Role

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Senior Design Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is central to supporting the development and implementation of design strategies from concept through to completion. The position involves leading and managing multidisciplinary design efforts, ensuring technical alignment with project objectives, and fostering an environment that supports individual growth and potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of the project design strategy from concept to completion, providing technical guidance during the construction phase.
• Oversee the design work of consultants and contractors to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Review and approve project designs across all engineering disciplines to ensure compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Directors to resolve issues related to construction, quality, schedule performance, or productivity.
• Coordinate scheduling and interactions among third-party design consultants, clients, and local stakeholders.
• Integrate competing or conflicting project elements into planning and execution processes.
• Support the establishment of the Project Design Management Plan, Project Execution Plan, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan.
• Develop, implement, and manage project design briefs, key performance indicators (KPIs), and deliverables for the design team.
• Administer value management and value engineering activities, ensuring design solutions consider constructability, environmental, and sustainability factors.
• Partner with project engineers and discipline leads to develop, monitor, and manage budgets, schedules, and change orders.
• Devise and execute action plans with key project personnel to address potential cost overruns, delays, or scope changes.
• Monitor and report to senior management on the progress of design activities, including milestones, cost impacts, and schedule conditions.
• Establish and lead weekly design management team meetings to review project status and identify areas for improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related technical or business field.
• A minimum of 15 years of related engineering and design management experience on large-scale programs.
• At least 10 years of experience working directly within a construction and design execution environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards, codes, procedural requirements, and regulatory approval processes.

Leadership and Collaboration Skills

• Proven ability to manage, mentor, and lead large, multidisciplinary teams of design professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with third-party design consultants and function effectively in a multi-organizational environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience in preparing technical reports, correspondence, and client presentations.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Parsons is committed to employee wellbeing and offers growth opportunities within a diverse and inclusive environment.