Senior Design Manager Citywide

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Design Manager Citywide to join our team in Qiddiya!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Manage the Lead design Consultant through design management, assurance and approvals for Citywide - [RoW] Lead design , ensuring alignment with project requirements, timelines, and quality standards.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the design team, ensuring innovative and cost-effective solutions.
• Manage the Lead design Consultant through design management, assurance and approvals for Districts 13 & 15 roads Lead design , ensuring alignment with project requirements, timelines, and quality standards.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the design team, ensuring innovative and cost-effective solutions.

• Collaborate with other departments(e.g.Development Team subject matter experts, utilities, structural, environmental) to ensure seamless integration of road design with the overall project.
• Act as the primary point of contact for design-related issues, facilitating communication between stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment of design deliverables with the project’s master plan and objectives.

• Manage the design review process to ensure and evidence accuracy, quality, and compliance with project specifications, local regulations, and international standards.
• Implement Qiddiya quality assurance processes
• Identify and resolve design discrepancies or conflicts in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain design review and approval schedules, ensuring timely delivery of all design packages.
• Monitor the performance of design consultants and contractors, addressing any delays or issues.
• Identify risks related to design activities and develop mitigation strategies.

• Work closely with clients, consultants, and contractors to address design-related queries and concerns.
• Provide regular updates on design and approvals progress, challenges, and resolutions to senior management and clients.
• Manage client expectations and ensure satisfaction with design outcomes.

• Maintain accurate records of design documentation, approvals, and revisions.
• Prepare detailed reports on design progress, issues, and resolutions for internal and external stakeholders

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in design management, with a focus on road and infrastructure projects.Proven experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably in the Middle East.
• Strong understanding of road design processes, construction methodologies, and local regulations.
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, BIM tools) and project management tools.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving design challenges.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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