Manager - Urban Planner

Tipsons Group; Ahmedabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tipsons Group is seeking an experienced urban infrastructure consultant to lead DPR, PDMC/PMC assignments and prepare project proposals for municipal projects in Gujarat. The role covers feasibility studies, CDPs, CIP development and engagement with urban authorities.

The candidate should have extensive experience with government schemes, tendering, and project execution across water, sewerage, roads and waste management sectors. Leadership of multidisciplinary teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in urban planning, infrastructure development, and DPR/PDMC/PMC consultancy.
• Experience preparing and managing DPRs for water supply, sewerage, roads, and other municipal infrastructure.
• Hands-on exposure to PDMC/PMC assignments, including tendering and construction monitoring.
• Experience in feasibility assessments, gap analysis, demand forecasting, and investment planning.
• Familiarity with reviewing engineering designs, BOQs, and tender documents.
• Experience with Municipal Corporations, ULBs, and government agencies.
• Exposure to urban development programs such as AMRUT, Smart Cities, SBM-U, UCF.
• Experience in creating City Development Plans (CDPs) and City Investment Plans (CIPs).
• Ability to prepare technical proposals, EOIs, and RFP responses for urban sector projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), feasibility studies, concept notes and project proposals for urban infrastructure projects.
• Undertake urban infrastructure assessments, gap analysis, demand assessment, project identification and preparation of City Development Plans (CDPs) and City Investment Plans (CIPs).
• Manage Project Development and Management Consultancy (PDMC) and Project Management Consultancy (PMC) assignments for urban infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review project implementation plans, cost estimates, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), technical specifications, project schedules and tender documents in coordination with technical experts.
• Coordinate with Municipal Corporations, Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), State Government Departments, development authorities, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Support project planning, infrastructure prioritization, investment planning and identification of projects under government-funded schemes, Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) and PPP frameworks.
• Prepare technical proposals, Expressions of Interest (EOIs), RFP responses, approach and methodology, project presentations and other business development documents.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams, project deliverables, client meetings and periodic progress reporting to ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Support statutory approvals, administrative sanctions, technical approvals and other clearances required for project implementation.
• Identify new opportunities for DPR, PDMC, PMC and urban infrastructure advisory assignments and support client engagement.

Job description

Job Description:-

1. Lead and coordinate the preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), feasibility studies, concept notes and project proposals for urban infrastructure projects.
2. Undertake urban infrastructure assessments, gap analysis, demand assessment, project identification and preparation of City Development Plans (CDPs) and City Investment Plans (CIPs).
3. Manage Project Development and Management Consultancy (PDMC) and Project Management Consultancy (PMC) assignments for urban infrastructure projects.
4. Prepare and review project implementation plans, cost estimates, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), technical specifications, project schedules and tender documents in coordination with technical experts.
5. Coordinate with Municipal Corporations, Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), State Government Departments, development authorities, contractors and other stakeholders.
6. Support project planning, infrastructure prioritization, investment planning and identification of projects under government-funded schemes, Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) and PPP frameworks.
7. Prepare technical proposals, Expressions of Interest (EOIs), RFP responses, approach and methodology, project presentations and other business development documents.
8. Manage multidisciplinary teams, project deliverables, client meetings and periodic progress reporting to ensure timely completion of assignments.
9. Support statutory approvals, administrative sanctions, technical approvals and other clearances required for project implementation.
10. Identify new opportunities for DPR, PDMC, PMC and urban infrastructure advisory assignments and support client engagement.

Desired Experience & Exposure:

1. Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience, preferably 7–10 years, in urban planning, infrastructure development, DPR preparation, PDMC, PMC or urban sector consultancy.
2. Demonstrated experience in preparing and managing DPRs for urban infrastructure projects, including water supply, sewerage, stormwater drainage, roads, solid waste management, urban mobility, urban redevelopment or other municipal infrastructure.
3. Hands‑on exposure to PDMC/PMC assignments, covering project development, technical review, tendering, project execution, construction monitoring and implementation support.
4. Experience in feasibility assessments, infrastructure gap analysis, demand forecasting, project costing, investment planning and preparation of implementation strategies.
5. Practical exposure to reviewing engineering designs, technical drawings, BOQs, cost estimates, tender specifications and contractor submissions.
6. Experience working with Municipal Corporations, ULBs, State Urban Development Departments, development authorities or other government agencies.
7. Exposure to urban development programmed such as AMRUT / AMRUT 2.0, Smart Cities Mission, SBM-U, Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) and other centrally or state-sponsored urban infrastructure schemes.
8. Experience in preparing City Development Plans (CDPs), City Investment Plans (CIPs), infrastructure investment plans, urban redevelopment proposals or similar urban development assignments.
9. Experience in preparing technical proposals, EOIs, RFP responses, approach and methodology, and supporting business development activities in the urban sector.