Soft Services Manager

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Riyadh
Office
R172099
Corporate
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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Soft Services Manager to join our team! The Soft Services Manager oversees the daily non-technical operations, vendor contracts, and resident welfare programs within the workforce accommodation village. This role is responsible for ensuring a hygienic, safe, and high-quality living environment for thousands of residents. The manager will lead service mobilization, govern integrated facility management contractors, and maintain strict adherence to international and local worker welfare standards

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Oversee integrated soft facilities management subcontractors, ensuring strict compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

  • Direct daily operations across all non-technical streams, including mass catering, large-scale housekeeping, laundry services, waste management, pest control, and landscaping.

  • Manage the soft services operational budget, review vendor invoicing, and optimize resource allocation to prevent cost overruns.
  • Lead the operational readiness plans for new modules, blocks, or facilities within the village as the asset transitions from construction to occupancy.

  • Coordinate logistics across multiple vendors to ensure catering, sanitation, and recreation facilities can seamlessly scale up or down based on resident population shifts.

  • Conduct rigorous, routine inspections of living quarters, food preparation areas, and common spaces to enforce strict compliance with local municipal laws and international worker welfare frameworks.

  • Coordinate with the health, safety, and environment (HSE) team to manage medical clinic interfaces, emergency response drills, and sanitation controls.

  • Manage the upkeep and scheduling of facilities, spaces, prayer halls, and sports zones to foster a positive community environment.

  • Establish clear feedback loops and grievance mechanisms for residents, resolving complaints, cleanliness, or amenities promptly.

  • Partner with the security team to govern village access, crowd management, and resident safety protocols.

  • Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

What Required Skills You have:

  • Relevant BSc degree in relevant field.

  • Min 10 years’ experience in facilities management, with at least 3 years specifically managing large-scale workforce accommodations, remote camps, or high density-residential villages.

  • Certifications in food safety (e.g., HAACP, ServSafe) or professional facilities management

  • Exceptional conflict resolution skills, strong contractor management capabilities, and experience working within highly multicultural environments.

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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