Senior Design Manager

About the Role

Parsons is seeking a Senior Design Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role requires a design management professional with strong writing abilities and extensive experience working within a studio environment. The Senior Design Manager will be responsible for preparing comprehensive Scope of Work (SoW) documents for the procurement of various consultants, including Master Planning, Design, PMCM (Project Management/Construction Management), and Construction Supervision Consultants.

Role Context and Objectives

The primary objective of this position is to ensure the seamless delivery of high-quality projects through effective consultant procurement and multidisciplinary collaboration. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of design processes and consultant management to align all project objectives with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed Scope of Work (SoW) documents for the procurement of Master Planning, Design, PMCM, and Construction Supervision consultants.
• Ensure all SoW documents are clear, precise, and consistent with project objectives and industry standards.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to establish evaluation criteria and selection processes for consultants.
• Review consultant contracts in coordination with legal and commercial departments.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, planners, and other consultants to facilitate integrated design solutions.
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders, consultants, and relevant regulatory authorities.
• Ensure all design-related deliverables meet client expectations, project goals, and applicable local and international regulations.
• Facilitate design workshops, presentations, and technical discussions.
• Monitor consultant performance, providing feedback and developing resolution strategies for any design-related issues.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in design management.
• Demonstrated experience working with design teams within a studio environment.
• Strong writing abilities, particularly in preparing comprehensive technical documents.
• Proficiency in design processes, consultant procurement, and multidisciplinary project collaboration.

Work Location

This position is based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Application Process

Salary for this position will be disclosed during the interview process.