Design Manager

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Saudi Arabia
SA - Riyadh
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R158247
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Engineering/Engineering Support

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Design Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to lead a talented team on a portfolio of mega infrastructure projects across the Kingdom. Your technical and managerial leadership, along with our expertise, will drive these transformative projects and offer significant opportunities for professional growth.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Lead all engineering and design activities across multiple disciplines for assigned projects, ensuring collaboration and synergy among team members.

  • Review and approve discipline staffing plans, budget estimates, and resource schedules for each project.

  • Maintain optimal staffing levels, including temporary personnel when necessary, and ensure alignment with project needs through regular staff forecasting.

  • Monitor and oversee the quality and progress of design work across all disciplines, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.

  • Collaborate with Project Managers to address and resolve any challenges related to staffing, work quality, schedule adherence, and productivity.

  • Establish and implement standards, processes, and procedures to enhance discipline performance, recommending improvements where necessary.

  • Ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets and comply with all relevant regulations and industry practices.

  • Actively participate in and promote quality improvement initiatives within the department, potentially leading discipline-specific committees.

  • Fulfill additional responsibilities relevant to the position as required.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, or related fields preferred).

  • 15+ years of relevant experience, including leadership roles in large-scale infrastructure projects, with a minimum of 5 years in Saudi Arabia or GCC countries.

  • Proven experience in managing multidisciplinary design teams for infrastructure projects, ideally in sectors like transportation, utilities, or urban development.

  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration or equivalent professional certification is preferred.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (Arabic proficiency is a plus).

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • In-depth knowledge of local and international engineering practices, standards, and regulations relevant to infrastructure development in Saudi Arabia.

  • Proficiency in engineering design software and BIM tools, with demonstrated ability to leverage technology to deliver efficient solutions.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

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OUR MISSION

We’re committed to delivering innovative infrastructure, defense and security solutions to enable a sustainable, safer, smarter and more connected world.

ABOUT US

Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance.

Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future.

PARSONS IN CANADA

Parsons has contributed to major infrastructure projects in Canada since the 1940’s, helping to design and build many well-known landscapes across the country, including the Regina Bypass, Turcot Exchange, Kicking Horse Canyon, Olivier-Charbonneau Bridge, and the Edmonton Light Rail Transit. Our markets are diverse, including Bridge, Tunnel, Road and Highway, Aviation, Rail and Transit, Smart Vehicle Solutions, Smart Mobility, Integrated Delivery, Environmental Remediation, Mining and Reclamation, and Water/Wastewater, as well as serving numerous industrial clients. The Parsons’ signature stands out and our achievements have been recognized via numerous awards for innovation and quality, particularly in long-span bridges, complex brigles, and major road networks expansions. Our teams work across Canada in many provinces, including Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Northern Territories and the Yukon.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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75+ Years

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17,000+ Employees

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80+ Languages

COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

Want to learn more about the benefits eligible for the Parsons’ location you are interested in? Connect with one of our recruiters for further detail.

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