Master Planning Manager

Parsons Oman; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Master Planning Manager in Abu Dhabi. The role involves overseeing master planning, managing consulting teams, and ensuring project approvals. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and 5-7 years of experience in large-scale projects. Join us to thrive in a dynamic environment with endless growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in managing large scale master planning.
• Minimum 2 years involvement in CMP and DMP process under the DMT/UPC.
• Strong design, communication, and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare test fit master plan using in-house or the consultant’s service.
• Manage/assist with consultant’s CMP and DMP work.
• Certify payments to consultants for their completed work.

Skills

Project management certification requirements

Leadership skills

Written and oral communication skills

Knowledge of industry practices and regulations

Knowledge of current technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in town planning, urban design, architecture, or equivalent

5-7 years of experience in managing large scale master planning

Job description

Overview

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Master Planning Manager to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Prepare test fit master plan using in-house or the consultant’s service
• Prepare RFP for tender or quotation
• Provide tender clarification and recommend award
• Manage/assist to manage master plan visioning up to approval by development team
• Manage/assist to manage the consultant’s CMP work up to DMT’s approval
• Manage/assist to manage the consultant’s DMP work up to DMT’s approval
• In coordination with the transportation team, manage the consultant’s TMP work up to ITC’s approval
• In coordination with the environmental team, manage the consultant’s EIA work up to EAD’s approval
• In coordination with the public realm team, manage the consultant’s public realm strategy covering streets, parks and promenades (including the marine edge strategy)
• Manage/assist to manage all master plan modifications and internal presentations as required
• Coordinate with the development team, public realm team, infra team, environmental team and design team to ensure concerns are addressed in the master plan
• Coordinate with the DMT and where necessary with other authorities to ensure timely approval of the master plan or other Client requests (e.g. DCR)
• Certify payments to consultants for their completed work
• Where there is variation to the consultant’s contract, prepare the variation order for the management’s approval
• Using in-house or the consultant’s service, manage/assist to manage other master plan related work when requested by the management (e.g. old master plan update, social infrastructure assessment, marine engineering design, etc)
• Provide master planning inputs at infrastructure design, building design, construction and post-construction/asset management stage when required
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to meet Parsons’ project management certification requirements
• Effective leadership skills with ability to perform in a management capacity
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
• Knowledge of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on projects

Education and Typical Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in town planning, urban design, architecture or equivalent
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in managing large scale master planning design and technical work at a consultant or developer organizations
• Minimum 2 years involvement in CMP and DMP process under the DMT/UPC
• Strong design, communication, and coordination skills

Licenses and Certifications

Professional registration may be required

Key Relationships

- Supervision Received: Regional Managers, Department Managers

- Supervision Given: Project Engineers, project support staff

- Internal Contacts: All employees on project; other disciplines and departments

- External Contacts: Clients, Subconsultants, Subcontractors, Government Agencies

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