Technical Manager - Landscape Architecture

About the Role

Join Parsons as a Technical Manager specializing in Landscape Architecture, where you will drive the technical leadership and governance of landscape projects across all phases. Parsons fosters an innovative and supportive culture aimed at unlocking your full potential while working with exceptional professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution and delivery of landscape architecture assignments from conceptual design to IFC documentation.
• Serve as the discipline lead ensuring adherence to technical quality, compliance, consistent design, and project delivery standards.
• Manage and oversee Senior Landscape Architects, Landscape Architects, BIM Coordinators, and associated technical teams.
• Develop and implement project execution methodologies, technical protocols, and delivery plans specific to landscape architecture.
• Perform comprehensive technical evaluations of drawings, BOQs, specifications, reports, BIM models, and other documentation prior to submission.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary collaboration involving Architecture, Urban Design, Master Planning, MEP, Structural, Infrastructure, and Digital Engineering.
• Ensure compliance with local authorities’ regulations, international standards, sustainability criteria, and client design mandates.
• Supervise QA/QC procedures to guarantee all deliverables meet Parsons' stringent technical standards.
• Identify technical risks including design inconsistencies, constructability challenges, and coordination issues, devising effective mitigation strategies.
• Assist project leadership in resource allocation, budgeting, staffing, and forecasting project delivery.
• Lead technical workshops, design reviews, value engineering sessions, and present to clients.
• Champion BIM deployment, digital delivery workflows, automation tools, and ongoing process enhancements within the landscape discipline.
• Contribute to business development initiatives including proposal assessments, fee estimating, and technical input for new ventures.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university.
• At least 15 years in professional landscape architecture with involvement in large-scale multidisciplinary projects.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a technical leadership, discipline lead, or management role.
• Demonstrated track record managing mixed-use, hospitality, residential, public realm, infrastructure, and masterplanned projects.
• In-depth expertise in hardscape, softscape, irrigation systems, grading, site development, and landscape construction techniques.
• Extensive experience in design management, critical technical reviews, and producing construction documentation.
• Proficient in managing multidisciplinary project coordination and resolving intricate technical conflicts.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Arabian and GCC regulations, industry standards, and project delivery requirements.
• Experience implementing QA/QC processes and enforcing technical governance frameworks.
• Commercially savvy with proven skills in resource planning and project performance oversight.
• Excellent leadership, client interaction, stakeholder communication, and presentation abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design or related discipline.
• Professional Accreditation such as Chartered or Registered Landscape Architect.
• Experience with giga-projects and large urban developments in the GCC region.
• Advanced capabilities with BIM and digital platforms, including Autodesk Construction Cloud and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Knowledge of sustainability programs, environmental design principles, and resilient landscaping strategies.
• Experience managing decentralized design teams across locations.
• Strong mentoring skills and history of developing talent.
• Aptitude for establishing discipline standards, technical methodologies, and best practices across projects.
• Involvement in pursuits, proposal preparation, and strategic project planning.

Additional Information

Parsons commits to equal opportunity employment and embraces diversity at all levels, regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. We value our employees' wellbeing and provide ample growth opportunities in an inspiring environment.