Job Description:

　　Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Design Director to join our team! In this role you will get to Provide management and direction for the Smart city/ design discipline.

　　What You'll Be Doing:

　　Monitors the quality and progress of the discipline on each project, ensuring that production requirements are satisfied. Works closely with Project Managers to resolve any existing or forecasted problems related to discipline staffing, quality of work, schedule performance, or productivity.

　　Establishes standards and procedures manuals for the discipline. Recommends improvements to department procedures.

　　Recruits, interviews, and evaluates prospective employees. Hires, offers personnel development, conducts performance evaluations, counsels employees, takes corrective actions (as required), and approves terminations. Ensures that new employees receive orientation on company policies and procedures.

　　Supports pre-contract and business development efforts as required, serving as technical consultant.

　　Ensures performance within overhead budgets authorized for the discipline.

　　Actively participates in and promotes the Quality Improvement Program. May head a committee within the discipline, striving to motivate and educate the assigned personnel.

　　Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

　　What Required Skills You'll Bring:

　　Proven ability to perform in a managerial capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills (including strong presentation skills), and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required.

　　Must also possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of specific software for use in completing architectural design assignments.

　　What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

　　Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (or equivalent) is required and typically 20+ years of related experience, including supervisory/managerial experience.

　　Professional registration is required.

　　Experience working with high end, tier one architectural firms.

　　Strong experience in the Middle East.

　　Experience working client side would be highly advantageous.

　　Proven experience and skills in presenting to senior leadership / board level executives.

　　Solid understanding of commercial development and design to budget rigor.\

　　Able to lead a large team of internal and external resources

　　Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

　　Not Applicable/None

　　Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

　　About Us

　　Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

　　Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

　　For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.