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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Design Manager to join our team!

Design Manager

• Represent Client’s interests in all landscape-related matters on the Project(s).

• Coordinate with external landscape consultants, master planners, and multidisciplinary design teams.

• Review/comment consultant submissions to ensure alignment with Client’s vision, brand, and sustainability targets.

• Assist with internal approvals, stakeholder presentations, and design brief development.

• Support coordination between landscape design and infrastructure, plots design team, coastal / marine works and roads / infrastructure.

• Attend regular design, coordination, and site meetings to provide landscape input.

• Monitor design progress and assist with quality assurance during landscape implementation on site.

• Help resolve design or construction issues related to landscape works. 

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Skills and Competencies

- Ability to meet Parsons’ project management certification requirements
- Effective leadership skills with ability to perform in a management capacity
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
- Knowledge of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on projects


Education and Typical Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or related field.  Registered or Chartered Landscape Architect preferred.

• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience, including work on large-scale masterplans or waterfront developments.

• Strong design, communication, and coordination skills.

• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks and public realm strategies. 

Licenses and Certifications

- Professional registration may be required

Key Relationships:

- Supervision Received - Regional Managers, Department Managers
- Supervision Given - Project Engineers, project support staff
- Internal Contacts - All employees on project; other disciplines and departments
- External Contacts - Clients, Subconsultants, Subcontractors, Government Agencies

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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