Assistant Design Manager - Citywide Design Coordination – Qiddiya Project – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Posted date [2025-08-01]
(ID: 36561)
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Assistant Design Manager - Citywide Design Coordination – Qiddiya Project – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Parsons 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 Time
Position Overview
As 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 Company
Parsons 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.
Parsons 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 Time
Position Overview
As 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 Company
Parsons 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.
