Project Planning Manager

Happy Real Earth; Jaipur; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Happy Real Earth is seeking a seasoned Town Planner to lead urban planning projects in Jaipur, ensuring adherence to Master Plans, DCRs, and bye-laws. You will supervise surveys, coordinate with authorities, and guide a team of junior planners and draftsmen.

The role requires direct experience with state development authorities or municipal bodies, along with strong Hindi and English communication. You will oversee statutory approvals and ensure compliance with zoning, FSI/FAR, and open spaces.

Qualifications

• Minimum age around 45 years in town/urban planning and government approval work.
• Senior planner/manager experience in large real estate, infrastructure or consultancy.
• Experience with GIS software.
• Direct experience with State Development Authority or Municipal Corporation.
• Experience in statutory planning approvals and RERA documentation.
• Fluent in Hindi and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead town planning and urban planning projects (layout plans, site plans, sector plans, area development plans, etc.).
• Prepare and review plans strictly in accordance with Master Plans, Zonal Development Plans, Development Control Regulations (DCR), and Building Bye-laws.
• Plan, supervise, and manage survey works (Total Station / GPS / Drone surveys) and convert survey data into accurate AutoCAD drawings.
• Oversee preparation and quality check of AutoCAD drawings including layouts, sections, contours, road networks, plot boundaries, and utility lines.
• Manage the entire statutory approval process with government authorities (Development Authorities, Municipal Corporations, Town Planning Departments, RERA, etc.).
• Ensure full compliance with land-use norms, zoning regulations, FSI/FAR, setbacks, open spaces, road widths, and other statutory requirements.
• Continuously track government policies, notifications, gazette publications, and circulars related to urban development and keep the team updated.
• Conduct technical and legal feasibility checks of projects from a town planning perspective.
• Lead and mentor a team of junior planners, surveyors, and draftsmen.
• Coordinate with stakeholders including clients, architects, engineers, and legal teams on all planning and statutory matters.

Skills

Strong communication

Team leadership

GIS software

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Lead town planning and urban planning projects (layout plans, site plans, sector plans, area development plans, etc.).
• Prepare and review plans strictly in accordance with Master Plans, Zonal Development Plans, Development Control Regulations (DCR), and Building Bye-laws.
• Plan, supervise, and manage survey works (Total Station / GPS / Drone surveys) and convert survey data into accurate AutoCAD drawings.
• Oversee preparation and quality check of AutoCAD drawings including layouts, sections, contours, road networks, plot boundaries, and utility lines.
• Manage the entire statutory approval process with government authorities (Development Authorities, Municipal Corporations, Town Planning Departments, RERA, etc.).
• Ensure full compliance with land-use norms, zoning regulations, FSI/FAR, setbacks, open spaces, road widths, and other statutory requirements.
• Continuously track government policies, notifications, gazette publications, and circulars related to urban development and keep the team updated.
• Conduct technical and legal feasibility checks of projects from a town planning perspective.
• Lead and mentor a team of junior planners, surveyors, and draftsmen.
• Coordinate with stakeholders including clients, architects, engineers, and legal teams on all planning and statutory matters.

Preferred candidate profile

• at least 45 years should be in town/urban planning and government approval-related work.
• Preference will be given to candidates with senior planner / manager level experience in large real estate, infrastructure, or consultancy firms.
• Good working knowledge of GIS software.
• Direct working experience with any State Development Authority or Municipal Corporation.
• Experience in handling statutory planning approvals and RERA-related planning documentation.
• Strong communication skills in both Hindi and English.