Senior Urban Planner

Parsons Corporation

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Urban Planner (Saudi National) to join our team!

Specific Responsibilities

• Leads planning efforts for residential and mixed-use housing projects, including site selection, land use analysis, and integration with transportation and infrastructure systems.

• Conducts housing needs assessments, demographic studies, and affordability analyses to inform policy and project design.

• Develops recommendations and strategic plans based on housing policies, zoning regulations, land use frameworks, and community development goals.

• Coordinates with governmental agencies, developers, and community stakeholders to ensure alignment with national housing strategies and local urban development plans.

• Prepares and facilitates public engagement sessions, workshops, and charrettes focused on housing issues, ensuring inclusive and equitable participation.

• Oversees and mentors junior planners and technical staff, providing guidance on housing-focused planning methodologies and tools.

• Reviews and evaluates development proposals for compliance with housing regulations, density targets, and sustainability standards.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Skills and Competencies

• Deep knowledge of urban housing policy, residential land use planning, and community development practices.

• Sustainability certificate or relevant experience in sustainable urban planning is mandatory

• Strong analytical skills in housing market analysis, population forecasting, and socio-economic data interpretation.

• Proficiency in planning software such as GIS, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and housing simulation tools.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in preparing housing strategy reports, policy briefs, and stakeholder presentations.

• Thorough understanding of local and international housing regulations, building codes, and environmental sustainability standards.

• Ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.