Hire the Best Urban Planner in Doha, Qatar

Experienced manager in City planning with a demonstrated history of working in the real estate industry. Skilled in urban planning, urban design, sustainable development, design standards and building regulations. Strong real estate professional with a Master of Science focused on Sustainabe Environment from Hamad Bin Khalifa University.

Currently positioned as Senior Urban Planning Specialist in the Ministry of Municipality, State of Qatar and is involved in preparing plans and developing concepts for city development. Previously planned and designed several townships in Bahrain. Was an active member in the ADB-funded earthquake-reconstruction in Gujarat (India) and played an important role specifically in urban planning interventions at Bhachau (a devastated town) under emergency situations. Has established himself as a responsible leader and matured decision-maker with projects of such nature and magnitude. Also prepared regional plans for different economically important regions. The key qualifications are:  Twenty-four+ years of professional experience in urban and regional planning.  Concepts development and strategies formulation in areas ranging from compact cities, green-neighbourhoods, TODs to walkable city centres, etc.  Advocacy for ‘safer streets’ and ‘streets as places’.  Identified, prioritized, and developed implementation strategies (design and development, retrofitting, tactical urbanism, etc.) for public realm and connectivity projects.  Designed more than 80 master plans, several urban land-readjustment plans and regional plans and other projects (more than 30 constructed, under construction or in force).  Worked in varied work-cultures and environments: a multinational consulting firm, a not-for-profit company, and government environments.  Worked in multicultural and varied economic environments – Qatar, Bahrain, and India.  Experience of Asian Development Bank and other international agencies' projects.  Handled and managed projects.  Interviewed and selected professionals and led team.  Carried out presentations to ministers, political leaders, and high-level government officials.  Experience in managing projects using software (PMD – an in-house Mott MacDonald’s software).  Trained as a Performance Development Reviewer (PDR) under Mott MacDonald’s PDR system and taken review of staff.  Experience in bid-management and business development.  Experience in implementing Quality-Environment-Safety (QES) System in project management.

I’m a highly motivated Engineer with 13 years of experience in construction,Planning, Scheduling and Risk, during this journey I worked on mega infrastructure, road, industrial, residential & luxury projects with more than billions of dollars in budget.

I am an architect and urban planner with six years of experience. I am proficient in autocad, revit, Photoshop. I’m fluent in Arabic, English and French.

Qualifications Summary • Demonstrated success leading teams, managing key projects, mobilizing resources, adjusting to challenges presented, and delivering as per expectations. • Adept at planning, designing, and directing large-scale residential, commercial, and public projects. Skilled at delegating tasks, inspecting sites, eliminating roadblocks, driving contract negotiations, and tracking project progress. • Possess solid expertise in strategic planning, project governance, design management, compliance assurance, budgeting, technical documentation, stakeholder communication, and issue/conflict resolution. Career Experience Erga Group, Qatar Translate the project requirements and specifications into the scope of work for the team members. Establish and sustain strong relationships with senior engineers for timely release of architectural/landscape submittals. Formulate and communicate progress reports to the key stakeholders for decision-making process. • Recognised for managing design and building contract for five public parks in state of Qatar. • Planned, coordinated, and completed regular design reviews for seamless workflow. • Tailored an adaptive approach to fit the corresponding work, organisation, and cultural aspects while aiming to increase the benefits and significantly maximise value. Emaar Lebanon, Beirut Supervised all phases of project, including conception, initiation, planning, execution, performance monitoring, and closure. Reviewed drawings/specifications and made changes before commencement of construction. Enforced end-to-end controls for compliance with contractual obligations and specifications. Visited job site for inspection to identify and mitigate/resolve escalated issues/risks for continuous operations. • Headed cross-functional team steering construction of 16 apartments and five villas within budget and on time. • Spearheaded projects and finalised all tasks on time, within budget, and per expectations. • Contributed to disposing of the unsold units with property management. • Promoted a collaborative team approach to adapt to volatile and uncertain environment while focusing on the desired outcomes. Oversaw the entire design process as per project requirements and specifications. Prepared project briefs, reviewed designs, and shared reports with stakeholders for informed decision making. Supervised sites and architectural/landscaping designs for multiple assets. Reviewed design documents for completeness, accuracy, and consistency. Facilitated construction management team by diffusing site design issues.

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I believe in the power of urban planning as a key tool in shaping society towards positive development and sustainable practices. I am seeking to expand my experience and knowledge in the field of urban planning through practical work, research, and internships; which will utilize my technical and analytical skills in the growth and development of my work place. Im looking for a career that has challenges that makes me think about the future and encourages me to be creative and to challenge myself everyday, thus, providing me with a good exposure. In addition, I look forward to developing my professional experience. Im interested in working in a team environment where communication is a priority. also i'm Accredit Certified Advisor/Consultant Engineer in Urban Planning from Egyptian Engineering Syndicate and Federation of Arab Engineers, Specialized in Environmental Urban Planning through study and work , having more than 18 years' work experience in various working environment (Local {Consultant & Government}, Middle East {Consultant & Government} and International Firms and Agencies) showing good adaptation and cooperation. This makes me capable in dealing with all kinds of workplaces and teams with its different nationalities and attitudes. Participated in National Level Projects (Greater Cairo MP, Metro Line 4, and Strategic Planning for Small Cities) join venture between International Agencies (JICA and UNHABITAT) and Government Organizations (GOPP, NAT) and worked in both sides in Government and International Agency and coordinate in both cases between the two Agencies. In addition, I have shown good willing to learn and teach (that helping me in participate in building capacity programs). Participating in Mentoring Program for Qatari Planners and I gave my own sessions about Urban Planning, get Certificate of appreciation from Assistant Undersecretary for Planning as an Employee of the Place after 5 months joining the ministry. Seeking for International firm adding more skills and experience to myself and learn. Willing to participate in mega project serving countries and community.

I am a highly motivated Senior Urban Planner & Manager with 17 years’ experience working in the Middle East and United Kingdom. I have worked on a diverse range of complex and large-scale projects and programmes that focus on strategic land use planning, infrastructure and master planning, approvals and mega-event planning and operations. Programme examples include FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar™, Third Sub-Regional Development Plan, Kuwait and Scottish Water Capital Investment.