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Design Excellence Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Unlock employer Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Posted: 30 Oct 2025

Financial

  • Estimate: $80k - $120k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

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Parsons is seeking a highly talented Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team. In this role, you will direct and coordinate consultant activities in accordance with project/client procedures, scope of work, and contract specifications. You will serve as the primary point of contact with the client’s Design Excellence team for all design-related activities in your area of expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the Company representative with clients and selected consultants, designers, and contractors during program execution.
  • Negotiate changes to the scope of work with clients and key consultants, designers, and contractors.
  • Participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
  • Oversee the establishment of Design Management Plans, Master Plan Baseline Programs, Pre Tender Estimates, Cost Plans, Tender Packages, and Scope of Services.
  • Establish program requirements for all areas of the project and monitor draft and final deliverables for adherence.
  • Develop and distribute a project description to all project team members for reference.
  • Mobilize company resources to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
  • Monitor and report to management on project activity progress, including significant milestones and conditions affecting cost or schedule.
  • Establish weekly meetings to review project status and formulate action items.

Required Skills:

  • 20+ years of related work experience with a broad technical and business background.
  • Previous design management experience on large-scope project types is essential.
  • Areas of design expertise can include Residential, Hospitality, Commercial, Entertainment, Utilities, Roads and Rights of Way, Transport, Sports, Culture, and Arts assets.
  • Experience working on giga-projects in KSA is desired.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Parsons is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees. We strive to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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