Design Manager Ultra-Luxury Mixed-Use and Infrastructure Projects

Parsons

Job Title
Design Manager Ultra-Luxury Mixed-Use and Infrastructure Projects Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Description
Design Manager Ultra-Luxury Mixed-Use and Infrastructure Projects Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Parsons Corporation is hiring a seasoned Design Manager to lead integrated design coordination for a signature ultra-luxury development in Riyadh. This is your opportunity to work on one of the Middle East s most prestigious projects, combining high-end architecture, hospitality, and supporting infrastructure into a single iconic destination.

Job Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Architecture / Interior Design
Function: Design / Creative Services
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Design Manager, you ll be the central link between consultants, client teams, and internal stakeholders ensuring seamless design execution from concept to IFC stage. This role blends strategic oversight, technical expertise, and stakeholder coordination to deliver a high-quality, fully integrated design solution in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.

What You ll Be Doing

* Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams across architecture, infrastructure, MEP, and landscaping
* Ensure timely and compliant delivery of design packages in line with project specifications and authority requirements
* Review and manage submissions throughout all project stages, maintaining control over quality, progress, and scope
* Drive collaboration between consultants and internal departments such as planning, procurement, and construction
* Organize and facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, technical reviews, and regulatory approvals
* Identify design risks early, propose mitigation strategies, and manage design change processes efficiently
* Maintain structured logs of RFIs, submittals, actions, and approvals to support smooth information flow
* Support value engineering initiatives and align design with program goals, sustainability targets, and cost benchmarks

Ideal Profile

* Bachelor s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline (Master s preferred)
* Minimum 15 years of experience, including at least 5 years in design management for large-scale mixed-use, residential, hospitality, or infrastructure projects
* Familiarity with regional authority standards, building codes, and international best practices
* Proven ability to coordinate multiple consultants and disciplines under tight timelines
* Proficient in Revit/BIM, AutoCAD, and MS Office tools for design coordination and reporting
* Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex stakeholder interactions
* Credentials such as PMP, RIBA, PE, or LEED AP are advantageous
* Experience on Vision 2030 or giga projects in the Middle East is highly desirable