Landscape Manager

2 weeks ago


Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Parsons Full time

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Landscape Construction Manager **for the King Salman Park project in Riyadh

King Salman Park (KSP) is an ambitious 1,600-hectare large-scale public park and urban district in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Unveiled in 2019, it is one of the city's four mega projects launched by King Salman Bin Abdulaziz, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. The park aims to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors by providing a variety of sports, cultural, artistic, and recreational options.

Spanning over 16 square kilometres, it is the largest urban park in the world. With more than one million trees, vast green spaces, and facilities like the Royal Arts Complex, National Theater, and a 7.2 km pedestrian walkway, King Salman Park is set to transform Riyadh's landscape and contribute to a vibrant and healthy society in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 goals.

SA Parsons is appointed as the Programme Manager for KSP, answering directly to the client, the King Salman Park Foundation. As the PMO, Parsons oversees multiple related projects that achieve a larger organizational objective: the entire King Salman Park delivery. As the PMO, we are responsible for aligning projects with the client's strategy, managing dependencies between projects, and ensuring that the overall programme objectives are met.

Parsons is looking for a highly skilled Landscape Manager to join our team. This role will be responsible for managing and maintaining the landscape of the King Salman Park project, ensuring its pristine condition and alignment with the park's vision and design guidelines.

**What you'll be doing **;**
- Act as the intermediary between the landscape design management team, Project Management Construction Management (PMCM) teams, Design Guardians, and clients.
- Assist PMCM teams in understanding and interpreting design documentation, ensuring a clear understanding of project requirements.
- Act as a liaison between design consultants and PMCM teams to identify and locate missing design information, facilitating effective communication and problem-solving.
- Monitor and guide PMCM teams responsible for contractor management and work execution on-site.
- Monitor project schedule and progress, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to milestones.
- Oversee lead times and production schedules, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions.
- Resolve design and construction issues, ensuring that the landscape design aligns with project objectives, quality standards, and design guidelines.
- Provide technical guidance and support to PMCM teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Collaborate with the design team to review and approve design changes or adjustments as needed during construction.
- Conduct regular site inspections and assessments to ensure compliance with design specifications and identify areas for improvement.
- Ensure that the landscape design adheres to the park's vision, quality standards, legal codes, and design guidelines while staying within budget and schedule.

**Required Skills You Will Bring **;**
- Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 12 years of experience in landscape management and construction, preferably in large-scale park projects.
- Strong knowledge of landscape design principles, construction techniques, and project management methodologies.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Photoshop, MS Office and Microsoft Project or PS6.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills, able to identify and resolve design and construction issues.
- Ability to interpret design documentation and facilitate effective communication between design consultants and PMCM teams.
- Proven experience in leading and guiding PMCM or construction teams on-site, ensuring successful project delivery.
- Ability to monitor and guide contractors, ensuring adherence to project milestones, schedules, and lead times.
- Ability to conduct regular site inspections and assessments, ensuring compliance with design specifications and identifying areas for improvement.
- Knowledge of local regulations, building codes, and construction practices in Saudi Arabia (preferred).

**Desired Skills;**
- Master's degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field.
- Experience in the Middle East region, particularly in Saudi Arabia.
- Familiarity with local regulations, building codes, and construction practices in Saudi Arabia.
- Experience working on high-profile, large-scale projects with diverse stakeholders.
- Professional certification in Landscape Architecture or design management.
- Professional certification in landscape management, construction management, or a related field.

**Minimum Clearance Required to Start**:
Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.


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