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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Technical Department Manager – Buildings to join our team!
In this role, you will get to lead and coordinate all architectural and engineering disciplines to deliver integrated, high-quality building design solutions from concept to construction.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading and managing a multidisciplinary design team, including Architecture, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) engineers.

• Overseeing the technical development and coordination of all building-related design works across all project phases.

• Ensuring design outputs meet project requirements, client expectations, codes, and regulations.

• Reviewing and approving technical documents, drawings, and specifications prepared by internal teams and subconsultants.

• Acting as the technical liaison with clients, contractors, and authorities, supporting design validation, permitting, and construction readiness.

• Supporting the development of execution plans, resource allocation strategies, and QA/QC processes.

• Mentoring and guiding junior staff, promoting technical excellence and continuous improvement across disciplines.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering , is required; Master’s degree is a plus.

• Minimum of 20 years of related experience in the building design field, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.

• Professional registration or license in Architecture or Engineering.

• Proven experience in managing complex, multidisciplinary building projects.

• Strong knowledge of international and local building codes, authority regulations, and construction practices.

• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and multidisciplinary coordination tools (e.g., Navisworks, BIM 360).

• Excellent communication, stakeholder coordination, and team leadership skills.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience with large-scale mixed-use, institutional, or high-rise building projects.

• Familiarity with LEED, Mostadam, or other sustainability frameworks.

• Advanced skills in project planning and risk mitigation.

• Ability to represent Parsons in technical meetings and design reviews with clients and authorities.

• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.

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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