Director - Landscape and Public Realm

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia on site Until 9/27/2026 18+ years exp First posted July 29, 2026 Last posted July 29, 2026
Job description

Jasara Program Management Company is a joint venture between Public Investment Fund (PIF), Jacobs, and Saudi Aramco, established to elevate the delivery of social infrastructure programs in Saudi Arabia. Working across complex, high-impact initiatives aligned with Vision 2030, the company delivers solutions-based program management that helps shape the built environment at scale.

As Director - Landscape and Public Realm, you will provide strategic leadership for landscape and urban realm initiatives across major infrastructure programs. This role is positioned to influence how public spaces are planned, coordinated, and delivered, while partnering with design, delivery, and public-sector stakeholders to help create high-quality, lasting environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead landscape and public realm strategy across major infrastructure programs.
  • Oversee design coordination with consultants, contractors, and government stakeholders.
  • Ensure public realm projects meet quality, budget, and schedule targets.
  • Manage multidisciplinary teams delivering parks, streetscapes, and urban realm improvements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in landscape architecture, urban design, or a related field.
  • 18 years of experience in landscape and public realm leadership, including leading large-scale projects.
  • Experience delivering major parks, streetscapes, and urban realm improvement projects, including multi-package infrastructure programs.
  • Strong knowledge of design standards, sustainability principles, and regulatory compliance for landscape and public realm projects.
  • Experience with Saudi Arabia or broader GCC public-sector delivery, including local approvals and regulatory coordination.
  • Proven ability to engage government authorities, consultants, contractors, and executive program sponsors.
About this role

Summary

Lead landscape and public realm strategy, oversee design, manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure project success.

Job title

Director - Landscape and Public Realm

Experience level

18+ years

Minimum experience

18+ years exp

Industry

social infrastructure

Location requirements

Must be in Riyadh; remote not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

landscape architectureurban designregulatory compliancestakeholder engagementproject management

Preferred skills

sustainability principlesGCC public-sector experienceregulatory coordination

Specializations

landscape architectureurban designpublic realminfrastructureproject management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Riyadh Saudi Arabia

On-site City