Design Manager - Ultra-Luxury Mixed-Use and Infrastructure Projects

Job Title

Design Manager – Ultra‑Luxury Mixed‑Use and Infrastructure Projects

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Architecture / Interior Design

Design / Creative Services

Monthly: 25,000 – 30,000 (Market estimated)

Full Time

Parsons Corporation is hiring a seasoned Design Manager to lead integrated design coordination for a signature ultra‑luxury development in Riyadh. This opportunity involves managing high‑end architecture, hospitality, and supporting infrastructure for a single iconic destination.

• 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.
• Organise 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.

• 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 organisational 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.

• Shape the architectural and infrastructural identity of one of Saudi Arabia’s most ambitious luxury developments.
• Join a globally respected company at the forefront of sustainable and iconic urban transformation.
• Gain exposure to fast‑track project delivery models and integrated design‑build environments.
• Be part of a collaborative and empowered team that values excellence, accountability, and innovation.