Senior Horticulturist Engineer
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About the Role
Parsons Corporation is seeking a Senior Horticulturist Engineer to lead horticultural planning, supervision, and quality control of landscape works on large-scale infrastructure projects in Qatar.
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Responsibilities
- Lead horticultural aspects of landscape projects, including planting design input, species selection, and maintenance strategies
- Review and approve plant palettes, planting plans, and horticultural specifications
- Supervise and monitor planting works on site, including trees, shrubs, groundcovers, turf, and specialty planting
- Assess plant health and performance and recommend corrective actions
- Coordinate horticultural activities with landscape, irrigation, civil, architectural, and MEP disciplines
- Conduct regular site inspections and quality audits to verify planting works meet project standards
- Evaluate nursery stock and plant deliveries to ensure quality, size, and health
- Advise on soil preparation, mulching, fertilization, and plant establishment techniques
- Support development and implementation of maintenance plans
- Prepare technical reports, inspection reports, plant health assessments, and submissions
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture or directly related field
- 12 years of experience in large landscape projects involving preservation and maintenance of landscape works
- Experience in arid terrain with strong understanding of plant material suitability
- Ability to interpret complex contract documents, including plans, specifications, and shop drawings
- Proficiency in Vectorworks, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office
- Must have UPDA/MME registration in Qatar
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English
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Job Description
- Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Horticulturist Engineer to join our team in Qatar.
- In this role, you will lead the horticultural planning, supervision, and quality control of landscape works on large scale infrastructure, urban development, public realm, and commercial projects.
- You will ensure that planting design, implementation, and maintenance meet project specifications, sustainability requirements, and local environmental conditions, while coordinating closely with multidisciplinary teams and contractors.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading the horticultural aspects of landscape projects, including planting design input, species selection, and maintenance strategies.
- Reviewing and approving plant palettes, planting plans, and horticultural specifications to ensure suitability for local climate, soil, and environmental conditions (including arid environments).
- Supervising and monitoring planting works on site, including trees, shrubs, groundcovers, turf, and specialty planting (e.g., rooftop, vertical, and indoor landscapes).
- Assessing plant health and performance and recommending corrective actions (e.g., pruning, replacement, soil improvement, pest/disease management).
- Coordinating horticultural activities with landscape, irrigation, civil, architectural, and MEP disciplines to ensure integrated and conflict free implementation.
- Conducting regular site inspections and quality audits to verify that planting works meet project standards, specifications, and horticultural best practices.
- Evaluating nursery stock and plant deliveries to ensure quality, size, and health in line with approved submittals.
- Advising on soil preparation, mulching, fertilization, and plant establishment techniques.
- Supporting the development and implementation of maintenance plans, including irrigation schedules, pruning programs, pest and disease control, and seasonal planting.
- Reviewing contractor progress related to horticultural works, identifying deficiencies, and recommending or supervising corrective measures.
- Preparing technical reports, inspection reports, plant health assessments, and submissions with conceptual elements and visual content.
- Providing horticultural guidance during testing, commissioning, and handover of landscape areas to clients or operating authorities.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
- Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture (preferred) or a directly related field of study; or a combination of directly related education, experience, and training.
- 12 years of experience in large landscape projects involving preservation and maintenance of landscape works.
- Experience in arid terrain with strong understanding of the suitability and performance of plant material in such conditions.
- Ability to interpret complex contract documents, including plans, specifications, and shop drawings.
- Ability to review drawings, specifications, and installations for constructability and compliance with design intent.
- Experience in urban design and supervision, including high end commercial landscapes.
- Experience in the preparation of reports and submissions, including conceptual elements and visual/horticultural content.
- Advanced proficiency in relevant software, including Vectorworks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and contemporary digital imagery/visualization software.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Must have UPDA/MME registration in Qatar.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring
- Experience in the GCC region and an understanding of its cultural heritage, particularly as it relates to public realm and landscape design.
- Experience on large scale infrastructure, public parks, streetscapes, highways, stadium precincts, and other urban landscape developments.
- Familiarity with sustainable horticultural practices, including water efficient planting, biodiversity enhancement, and integrated pest management (IPM).
- Strong coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with contractors, nurseries, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong problem solving and decision making skills, with high attention to detail and quality management.
- Ability to manage multiple site activities and priorities and meet project deadlines.
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