Design Manager – Architecture

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Design Manager – Architecture to join our dynamic team. In this role you will lead and oversee the architectural design development for a major railway project, ensuring all station architecture, public realm, and associated facilities are fully integrated and aligned with project objectives. The role is responsible for managing architectural design teams, coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces, and ensuring all design outputs meet technical standards, regulatory requirements, operational needs, and programme targets. The position requires close coordination across disciplines to deliver efficient, passenger-focused, and buildable architectural solutions that support overall system performance and passenger experience.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and manage the architectural design process for stations, ancillary buildings, and associated transportation facilities
• Oversee preparation and review of architectural deliverables across concept, preliminary, and tender stages
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including infrastructure, rail systems, urban planning, MEP, structural, and environmental disciplines
• Ensure all architectural outputs meet project requirements, design standards, authority regulations, and client expectations
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders to ensure seamless integration with terminals, landside interfaces, passenger movement, and operational requirements
• Ensure station architecture supports passenger flow, accessibility, wayfinding, safety, maintainability, and operational efficiency
• Monitor design progress and ensure alignment with programme, budget, and project milestones
• Lead design reviews, coordination workshops, risk assessments, and value engineering exercises to optimize project outcomes
• Ensure architectural design supports overall system integration, including stations, public interfaces, and operational environments
• Coordinate with stakeholders, authorities, and relevant entities to support approvals and design alignment
• Identify and manage design risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Support preparation of technical reports, presentations, and tender deliverables
• Ensure BIM integration and multidisciplinary coordination requirements are implemented across all architectural packages
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the architectural design team deliverables
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the design team
  
  
  

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from a recognized university
• Professional certification or membership of a relevant institute is an advantage
• 15+ years of experience in architectural design, with proven expertise in rail, metro, airport, or transportation infrastructure projects, including stations and large-scale public buildings
• Strong experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and complex design interfaces
• Good understanding of station planning, passenger flow, accessibility, and integrated transport environments
• Familiarity with international design standards and local regulatory requirements
• Experience in design development, coordination, and preparation of tender documentation
• Proficiency in BIM platforms and architectural coordination tools is an advantage Familiarity with international design standards and local regulatory requirements
• Experience in design development, coordination, and preparation of tender documentation
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  
  
  

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Experience working in complex multi-stakeholder environments, preferably in the GCC
• Experience in projects involving airport integration or intermodal transport hubs is preferred
• Understanding of airport operations, passenger movement, and interface with aviation stakeholders is an advantage
  
  
  

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