Senior Architectural Engineer - Theme Park and Entertainment

About the Role

Join Parsons in Qatar as a Senior Architectural Engineer within our Construction Supervision Consultant team. This role contributes to delivering a prestigious luxury hospitality and entertainment project featuring immersive attractions, world-class hospitality, premier retail, and leisure venues.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee construction, installation, finishing, and handover of architectural components including luxury hospitality spaces, themed architecture, façades, rockwork, specialty finishes, and public realm features.
• Ensure compliance with Contract Documents, IFC drawings, specifications, design intent, and relevant codes throughout construction.
• Conduct thorough reviews of shop drawings, material submissions, mock-ups, method statements, RFIs, and inspection requests related to architectural work.
• Supervise installation of architectural finishes such as façades, roofing, waterproofing, cladding, interior and decorative elements, and guest-facing environments.
• Provide expert oversight for themed architectural environments including rockwork, scenic elements, and specialty finishes critical to immersive entertainment experiences.
• Maintain consistency in detailing, materials, workmanship, and overall guest experience, verifying adherence to approved designs.
• Coordinate architectural interfaces with other disciplines — structural, civil, MEP, fire and life safety, landscape, ride systems, shows, and specialist vendors.
• Attend inspections and approvals of mock-ups, material installations, façade and waterproofing testing, ensuring quality standards.
• Identify and manage construction quality issues, initiating corrective measures with contractors and quality teams.
• Assist Resident Engineer with evaluating variations, technical clarifications, and site instructions pertinent to architectural scope.
• Work closely with operators, suppliers, designers, and commissioning staff to meet operational, aesthetic, and functional goals of guest environments.
• Support snagging, substantial completion, handover inspections, and Defects Liability Period activities documenting architectural work progress.
• Review as-built documentation, maintenance manuals, warranties ensuring completeness and project compliance.
• Prepare technical reports, inspection logs, progress updates, and recommendations for project leadership.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering or related field.
• Eligible or preferably registered professional architect or engineer.
• At least 12 years of experience in architectural supervision on major hospitality, entertainment, mixed-use or destination projects.
• Demonstrated experience in construction supervision or resident engineering roles within multidisciplinary large-scale developments.
• Proven track record managing themed entertainment projects, luxury resorts, integrated destinations or cultural attractions.
• Strong expertise in supervising architectural finishes, façades, waterproofing, specialty cladding, scenic and themed architectural construction.
• Experience with mock-ups, façade testing, commissioning support, and facilitating operational readiness and handover.
• Prior Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) work experience favorable.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Deep understanding of architectural engineering principles, construction supervision, and contract compliance for hospitality and entertainment projects.
• Proficiency in architectural detailing, building envelope systems, roofing, waterproofing, interior finishes, specialty claddings, and public realm design elements.
• Expertise in themed architecture, scenic construction, immersive environments and related specialty finishes enhancing entertainment destinations.
• Knowledge of construction inspections, shop drawing review, material approval processes, mock-ups, façade testing, and quality assurance.
• Strong coordination abilities among contractors, architects, themed designers, specialist vendors, operators, consultants, and commissioning teams.
• Analytical aptitude for problem-solving construction and quality issues and resolving architectural interface conflicts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with effective reporting capabilities.
• Ability to interpret IFC architectural drawings, specifications, finish schedules, shop drawings, and handover documentation.
• Superior organizational skills to manage multiple priorities ensuring quality, safety, timelines, and contractual adherence.
• Capability to operate effectively within large multidisciplinary construction environments focused on architectural excellence and successful handover.

Additional Information

Parsons promotes an inclusive workplace valuing diversity regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. The Company prioritizes employee wellbeing and offers broad opportunities for personal and professional advancement.

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