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

Parsons

  • Riyadh
  • SAR 22,000-26,000 per month
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Assistant Design Manager - Citywide Design Coordination - Qiddiya Project - Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaParsons 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
Salary: 22000-26000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full TimePosition OverviewAs 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
Why Join Us
  • Contribute to one of Saudi Arabia's most iconic projects under Vision 2030
  • Join a global leader in infrastructure and design innovation
  • Work on a high-performance team at the forefront of urban design and mobility integration
  • Competitive salary, global project exposure, and long-term career opportunities
About the CompanyParsons Corporation is a world-class provider of planning, engineering, and infrastructure design solutions. With our expanding footprint in the Middle East, we're proud to lead giga-projects like Qiddiya, redefining how cities are built and experienced. Join us as we imagine next in Riyadh.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 ArabiaParsons 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
Salary: 22000-26000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full TimePosition OverviewAs 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
Why Join Us
  • Contribute to one of Saudi Arabia's most iconic projects under Vision 2030
  • Join a global leader in infrastructure and design innovation
  • Work on a high-performance team at the forefront of urban design and mobility integration
  • Competitive salary, global project exposure, and long-term career opportunities
About the CompanyParsons Corporation is a world-class provider of planning, engineering, and infrastructure design solutions. With our expanding footprint in the Middle East, we're proud to lead giga-projects like Qiddiya, redefining how cities are built and experienced. Join us as we imagine next in Riyadh.
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Salary from 22000.00
Salary to 26000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
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