Horticultural Specialist

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Riyadh
Office
R171839
Engineering
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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Horticultural Specialist to join our team! In this role you will provide the advanced technical expertise in horticulture relevant to all softscape elements of the project through the entire lifecycle process including off-site pre-delivery inspections, tagging, storage, transportation, management and maintenance of all plant material for incorporation into the works.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Management of plant species, shrubs, ground covers and grasses.

  • Managing the health and quality of soil and how to improve them for best growth of trees and plants.

  • Conducting regular site visits to monitor progress, ensure landscape design specifications and provide solutions as per site conditions.

  • Supervise the contractor for procurement, installation and maintenance of the required landscape plants, structures and materials.

  • Supervision and management of all horticulture related projects on site and off site.

  • Identification, installation and cultivation of planting in accordance with the design and specification.

  • Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, ensure landscape design specifications and provide solutions as per site conditions.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelors Degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Science, or related fields with 15 years of experience in landscape architecture, preferably on large infrastructure, urban development, or giga projects in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, specifically related to horticulture

  • Proven ability to manage complex landscape and public realm projects in harsh climate conditions.

  • Experience with native plant species, xeriscaping, irrigation technologies, and sustainable landscape practices.

  • Experience in street tree planting with streetscape/ public realm

  • Experience in the translocation of native tree species

  • Experience in the establishment of native species

  • Experience in disease identification, plant stress management, and irrigation.

  • Strong background in project budgeting, resource management, and team leadership.


What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Professional Chartership advantageous including, certification Landscape Institute (CMLI) or other recognized international professional body E.G. Memberships (LEED, Saudi Green Building Forum) are advantageous.

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

  • Proficient in landscape design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, SketchUp) and Microsoft Office.

  • SCE Membership.

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

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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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.

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