Horticulturist at Parsons in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Horticulturist – PMO Infrastructure Projects to join our team!

In this role, you will support the Road Program by providing expert technical oversight of horticultural design, construction, and sustainability across large-scale infrastructure projects.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide PMO-level oversight and technical governance of horticultural components across multiple road corridor projects within the Road Program.
• Review and evaluate horticultural design submissions prepared by design consultants, including planting strategies, species selection, soil specifications, and irrigation approaches, ensuring compliance with PMO standards, project objectives, and environmental requirements.
• Ensure alignment of planting design with arid climate conditions, water efficiency targets, and long-term operational and maintenance considerations.
• Coordinate with landscape architects, irrigation engineers, and environmental specialists to ensure fully integrated and coordinated landscape delivery across disciplines.
• Interface with individual PMCM teams to monitor implementation of horticultural works on site, ensuring compliance with approved IFC drawings and specifications.
• Review and approve contractor submittals related to plant material, soil composition, fertilizers, and planting methodologies.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to assess plant health, installation quality, and establishment performance.
• Establish and review landscape maintenance and establishment strategies.
• Prepare and contribute to technical reports, review comments, and presentations to support PMO decision-making and client reporting.
• Advise on and enforce sustainability strategies including water conservation and native planting.
• Support development of standardized horticultural guidelines across the Road Program.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, or a related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience on large-scale infrastructure or public realm projects.
• Expertise in arid-region horticulture, including species selection and landscape performance.
• Strong knowledge of soil science, irrigation systems, and plant physiology.
• Experience in design review and construction monitoring of horticultural works.
• Familiarity with local Authority Standards and Environmental Regulations.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Strong technical review and analytical capability.
• Ability to diagnose plant health issues and propose effective solutions.
• Advanced understanding of sustainable and water-efficient planting systems.
• Effective communication and coordination skills with PMCM teams and project stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare technical reports, evaluations, and presentations.
• Knowledge of nursery operations and plant procurement processes.
• High attention to detail and strong focus on long-term landscape performance.

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