Assistant Design Manager

Parsons

Job Title
Assistant Design Manager - Citywide Design Coordination Qiddiya Project Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Description
Assistant Design Manager - Citywide Design Coordination Qiddiya Project Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Parsons is hiring an experienced Assistant Design Manager for the Qiddiya Project to lead multi-discipline coordination and high-level CAD-based design execution across major city infrastructure systems. This role is ideal for design professionals with advanced 2D/3D CAD experience and a passion for urban-scale development.

Job Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Design
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As Assistant Design Manager - Citywide, you will lead design planning and execution across infrastructure components for Qiddiya s ambitious city-wide developments. You ll provide advanced technical guidance on CAD design, manage interdisciplinary reviews, and ensure accuracy and compliance with all design standards. This is a key position supporting the seamless integration of civil, architectural, and MEP systems into one cohesive design vision.

What You ll Do

* Lead the development and execution of advanced 2D and 3D CAD designs for major systems and structures
* Coordinate design deliverables across engineering disciplines to ensure project-wide consistency
* Develop solutions for complex design challenges involving non-standard components and site constraints
* Provide direction to junior designers and checkers, ensuring technical accuracy and adherence to quality standards
* Perform detailed reviews of supplier/manufacturer drawings and verify compliance with scope and specifications
* Support interdisciplinary integration with engineers, fabricators, contractors, and stakeholders
* Assist with estimating design resource requirements and managing design schedules and workflows
* Ensure that all designs comply with applicable codes, tolerances, and safety standards
* Provide input for the development and improvement of design guidelines and templates

Ideal Profile

* 2-year technical degree or diploma in CAD, drafting, or a related field preferred
* Minimum 12 years of design experience, including lead-level responsibilities on large-scale projects
* Strong expertise in CAD software (2D and 3D), design coordination, and drafting standards
* Knowledge of city-scale infrastructure design, urban development, or mixed-use master planning
* Ability to lead and mentor lower-level designers and ensure design accuracy across deliverables
* Effective communication skills for coordinating with engineers, project teams, and external vendors
* Experience in Qiddiya or other giga-project environments is a plus