Senior Design Manager

Parsons

Job Title
Senior Design Manager - Citywide Infrastructure Systems Qiddiya Project Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Description
Senior Design Manager - Citywide Infrastructure Systems Qiddiya Project Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Parsons is seeking an accomplished Senior Design Manager to oversee high-complexity design initiatives for the Qiddiya Project in Riyadh. This senior role requires deep experience with advanced CAD systems, interdisciplinary coordination, and leadership in large-scale infrastructure design.

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 Senior Design Manager Citywide, you will lead advanced design execution for critical infrastructure systems across the Qiddiya development. Your responsibilities include layout design, systems coordination, compliance verification, and mentoring of design teams. This role is integral to delivering high-quality, technically sound infrastructure across one of Saudi Arabia s most ambitious urban projects.

What You ll Do

* Lead the design of complex infrastructure systems using both 2D and 3D CAD methodologies
* Perform front-end layout planning and anticipate technical design challenges
* Ensure compliance with safety, tolerances, regulatory standards, and client design expectations
* Conduct advanced design calculations and technical analysis within your discipline
* Coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines to ensure integrated, compatible system designs
* Review, check, and verify CAD drawings and technical deliverables prepared by junior designers
* Collaborate with suppliers and fabricators to verify technical requirements and integration standards
* Support and mentor junior designers, contributing to skill development and process consistency
* Assist in preparing manpower estimates and project schedules for design team resources
* Act as Lead Designer on medium-sized projects, ensuring design documentation meets all technical and quality benchmarks

Ideal Profile

* 2-year technical degree or certification from a recognized CAD or drafting program (Bachelor's preferred)
* Minimum 10 years of related design experience, including leadership in multi-discipline infrastructure design
* Strong proficiency in CAD software and advanced technical drafting tools
* Thorough understanding of infrastructure codes, international design standards, and safety regulations
* Demonstrated ability to foresee and solve design challenges across complex urban systems
* Ability to guide interdisciplinary teams and coordinate deliverables in high-pressure environments
* Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills