Description

Urban Planner

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Req #: R138633

Location: AE - Abu Dhabi

Category: Design/Architecture/CAD/Drafting

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Urban Planner

Abu Dhabi, UAE

You are constantly raising the bar for your own best work.

You know what you\'re capable of and you\'re absolutely determined to achieve it. Your momentum keeps you pushing ahead, looking to outdo yourself, bringing you closer and closer to all that you know you can be. As a manager, we will appreciate the way you\'re striving for excellence and energy motives and inspires your team, and will open every door to empower your success, and through it, ours.

What You\'ll Be Doing:

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Technically Consult and strategize with the Master Developer using knowledge gained from their suite of governing documents i.e. Detailed Master Plan, the Traffic Master Plan, and experience gained as an industry professional to proactively further development of their Master Plan, Business Portfolio Strategy while simultaneously protecting their interests.

Lead technical meetings both internally and externally regarding the various development within the Master Plan as well as the developments adjacent which impact it in any way.

Manage subcontracted technical consultants to deliver on contracted scope of work

Create technical scope of work, and detailed deliverables for the Employer to procure technical consultants to create, update and/or manage the requirements of the Master Developer

Curate, protect, and act as an Advocate of the Employer (the Master Developer) to intelligently protect the Master Plan, and defend the technical aspects with any challenges made by the Authorities, and/or Third-Party Developers.

Review of third-party development plans and coordinate their validity against the Detailed Master Plan

Coordination with Municipal Authorities to coordinate planning/permitting approvals

Perform maintenance of and updates to the prioritization plan

Develop all priority procurement packages required by the Employer

Oversee and manage all community management contracts

Perform periodic funding eligibility reviews

Provide feedback on technical approach, as appropriate

Attend design review meetings, progress update meetings, and other project-related meetings

Track project performance for design

Update Program Management Office Monthly Reports for the technical subsections

Monitor and manage all staff Key Performance Indices in the technical subsections

Assist with Detailed Master Plan updates

Assist with Traffic Master Plan updates

Assist with Reviewing Employer projects compliance to the Detailed Master Plan

Assist with the third-party design development programs

Responsible for the Review and Maintenance of the Request for Information responses and logs

Assist to update the Program Risk Register and quarterly updates (only on technical disciplinary areas)

Assist the Program Manager (PM) in managing the daily master planning operations of this contract.

Assists the Program Manager by helping provide management, direction, administration, and quality assurance for the execution of the technical deliverables of the PMO contract.

Assign tasks to technical personnel, supervise on-going technical efforts, and manage overall design performance to ensure optimal use of assigned resources and subcontractors and report into the Program Manager and/or the Employer\'s Executive Team.

The Sr. Architect/ Master Planner / Urban Designer is responsible for the quality and efficiency of the Employer\'s technical submissions to the authorities as master developer, as well as submissions to Third-Party Developers.

This role assists the Program Manager to ensure all technical contract requirements are performed in service to the Employer.

What Required Skills You\'ll Bring:

Bachelor\'s degree in Architecture

20 years of related experience, including supervisory/managerial experience

Proficient PC skills including a proficiency in various software such as (Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, Sketchup, AutoCAD, Revit. Knowledge in producing GIS Package is an advantage.

Proven ability to perform in a supervisory capacity

Thorough knowledge of industry practices is required

Incumbent must meet Parsons Project Manager Certification requirements.

Strong command of English (written and spoken) is essential.

Ready for action? We\'re looking for the kind of people who see this opportunity and don\'t hesitate to act. Parsons is a leader in the world of Technical Services and Engineering. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who have proven experience tackling some of the greatest challenges. Take your next step and apply today.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

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