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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an exceptionally talented Senior Hardscape Architect to join our site-based construction supervision team on a major public realm development in Diriyah, which includes a series of iconic and neighborhood parks, open spaces, and over 55 kilometers of streetscape. The objective of this program is to create a vibrant, inclusive environment that enhances livability, accessibility, and community well-being.
What You’ll Be Doing
Report to the Construction Director/Resident Engineer and act as the discipline lead for hardscape and landscape architectural works on site.
Supervise and monitor the construction of all hardscape works (paving, plazas, walkways, curbs, steps, ramps, seating elements, walls, edging, site furnishings, shading structures, and related landscape built elements) to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and project standards.
Review and comment on shop drawings, setting-out drawings, material submittals, method statements, and ITPs related to hardscape and architectural landscape works, and coordinate approvals with relevant stakeholders.
Conduct daily site inspections and regular site walks to monitor workmanship, detailing, finishes, and overall quality of hardscape installations in line with the project design intent.
Check that levels, gradients, patterns, joints, alignments, and finishes match approved drawings, mock-ups, and specifications.
Coordinate and follow up on inspection requests (IRs), NCRs, and site observations with the contractor, ensuring timely corrective actions and closure.
Liaise closely with Project Managers, resident engineers, structural engineers, wet and dry utilities engineers, architects, landscape architects, and the contractor’s team to resolve on-site design and interface issues.
Review and approve samples, mock-ups, and trial areas for paving, finishes, and site furniture prior to full implementation.
Verify as-built drawings for hardscape and landscape architectural elements, ensuring they accurately represent the constructed works.
Participate in progress, technical, and coordination meetings, providing professional input on hardscape-related issues, risks, and mitigation measures.
Monitor the contractor’s work program, sequencing, and resources for hardscape works, highlighting potential delays or constraints and proposing solutions.
Ensure that health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements are fully implemented for all hardscape activities, in accordance with Parsons and project policies.
Prepare and submit discipline-specific reports, including daily/weekly site reports, quality reports, technical memos, and site correspondence as required.
Support inspections, snagging, de‑snagging, and final handover of hardscape areas to the client, ensuring a high level of finish and compliance with design intent.
Maintain professional communication and coordination with clients, client representatives, and other stakeholders during construction and handover stages.
What Required Skills You’ll Bring
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Landscape Architecture from a recognized university.
in hardscape/landscape architectural construction supervision, preferably on large-scale public realm, streetscape, or urban development projects.
Strong understanding of hardscape detailing, materials, and finishes, including paving systems, concrete works, stone, precast, metal, timber, and site furnishings.
Proven experience in site-based supervision, quality control, and coordination with multi-disciplinary teams and contractors.
Ability to read and interpret architectural, landscape, structural, and utility drawings, and ensure proper coordination on site.
What Desired Skills You’ll Bring
Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to maintain design intent during construction.
Familiarity with HSE and quality management systems in a construction environment.
Experience in KSA or the GCC region is preferred.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Landscape Architecture
- Experience in hardscape/landscape architectural construction supervision
- Strong understanding of hardscape detailing, materials, and finishes (paving, concrete, stone, precast, metal, timber, site furnishings)
- Proven experience in site-based supervision, quality control, and coordination with multi-disciplinary teams and contractors
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, landscape, structural, and utility drawings and ensure on-site coordination
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with HSE and quality management systems in construction
- Experience in KSA or the GCC region
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
