Senior Architect - Hardscape

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an exceptionally talented Senior Architect- Hardscape to join our site-based construction supervision and project management team on a flagship public realm development in Diriyah. The program comprises iconic and neighborhood parks, public open spaces, and more than 55 km of streetscape, delivering a vibrant, inclusive environment that enhances livability, accessibility, and community well-being.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead end-to-end project delivery for assigned public realm and streetscape packages from mobilization through handover.
• Manage project scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality in accordance with Parsons’ project management procedures and best practices.
• Oversee site-based construction supervision teams to ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications, and applicable codes/standards.
• Review and monitor contractor work programs, method statements, procurement schedules, and quality/HSE plans.
• Coordinate interfaces between parks, open spaces, streetscapes, utilities, and adjacent developments to ensure integrated delivery.
• Chair regular progress, technical, and coordination meetings with contractors, consultants, client representatives, and authorities.
• Prepare and present periodic reports (progress, risk, issues, KPIs) to the client and Parsons senior management.
• Lead the review of RFIs, shop drawings, material submittals, mock-ups, and technical queries to ensure design intent and constructability.
• Support value engineering and optimization initiatives while maintaining quality, user experience, and long-term operational performance.
• Drive rigorous implementation of HSE requirements and promote a strong safety culture on site.
• Support contract administration activities including review of variations, claims, and payment applications in collaboration with commercial teams.
• Ensure full compliance with Parsons’ quality management systems, documentation standards, and audit requirements.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a Project Manager capacity on large-scale public realm, infrastructure, or mixed-use urban development projects.
• Proven experience in site-based construction supervision and project management on parks, streetscape, or public open space projects.
• Strong understanding of public realm design principles, landscape works, urban infrastructure, utilities coordination, and streetscape construction.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and work with international consultants and contractors.
• Solid knowledge of contract administration and familiarity with FIDIC or similar standard forms of contract.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Primavera P6 or MS Project) and MS Office; experience with common data environments is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

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