Senior Vice President - Master Planning - Projects

Aldar Properties PJSC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate developer in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Master Planning Manager to oversee master planning activities from concept to detailed execution. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture, extensive experience in the GCC region, and excellent leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing consultants, ensuring project compliance, and providing regular updates to stakeholders. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for presenting plans to senior leaders and navigating complex project dynamics.

Qualifications

• Experience in real estate development, particularly in the GCC region.
• Ability to manage and lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proficient in presenting master plans to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Manage master planning activities for government and Aldar Development projects.
• Review and ensure quality of master plan submissions.
• Provide advisory services on master planning during construction.

Skills

Excellent design & masterplanning capabilities

Strong conflict resolution/management skills

Excellent leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent analytical skills

Strong team player

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering, architecture or equivalent

Technical post-graduate degree

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Manage master planning activities from pre‑concept through to detailed masterplan for all government and Aldar Development projects.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review master plan and detailed master plan submittals by the internal team and consultants.
• Provide support review and advisory services on master planning matters to Project Management during construction stage.
• Manage the selection and work of master planning consultants; Ensure quality, budget and time compliance of the consultant’s work in accordance with the service contract.
• Manage service contracts including preparing RFPs, and processing payments and variations.
• Evaluate and select proposals of master planning consultants with focus on quality insurance, budget and time compliance of the consultant’s work in accordance with the service contract and Aldar standards, e.g. Estimada and UPC AD 2030 vision.
• Ensure key procurement contract variations arising from differences in project design raising major issues to related policies are addressed.
• Manage the master planning approval requirements with external stakeholders and government entities during design phases for government projects.
• Ensure provision of constant progress updates and monthly written reports on construction progress, major issues or conflicts and anticipated roadblocks whenever appropriate.
• Periodically update any change to the master plan design, timeline and cost to Development Management and other Operations teams such as by issuing Monthly Progress Reports (MPR). Assess impact on all delivery activities and minimize financial and operational impact.
• Identify deviations to original master planning and adopt the master plan design, timeline and/or cost accordingly together with Development Management.
• Provide regular reporting on construction progress including issues and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure the issuance of all required government permits and construction licenses.
• Ensure possible value engineering ideas are identified to cut costs/time and provide recommendations to project teams.

FIELD OF EXPERIENCE

Real estate developer (GCC).

TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Deep exposure to GCC region and adjacent markets preferred
• Excellent design & masterplanning capabilities
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to delegate and coordinate responsibilities
• Strong conflict resolution/management skills
• Strong team player with ability to balance conflicting priorities and take timely decisions
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, required to present master plans to senior leaders for approval.
• Experienced in working with and leading multi-disciplinary teams that include members from Business Planning, Master Planning, Design, Project Management, Procurement and Commercial functions.

QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor degree in engineering, architecture or equivalent is required
• Technical post‑graduate degree is preferred