Specialist, Master Planning

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Specialist, Master Planning to join our team! In this role you will get to utilizing your architectural/urban design background to coordinate the master planning and urban design work for major development.

What You'll Be Doing:

Master Planning Process & concept design:

• Provide input to Development Management in feasibility assessments by developing concept design.

• Responsible for developing detailed project master plan:

  • Lay down the guidelines for master plan development in line with company's strategy.

  • Ensure feasibility studies are performed with the required level of detail.

  • Propose overall concept design and develop brief for master planning based on in-depth understanding of the market, regulatory environment.

  • Review preliminary pricing ranges, financing structures etc.

  • Facilitate coordination with various stakeholders (internal & external) for data/expertise gathering.

  • Manage selection and working of external partners such as consultants hired for master planning.

  • Perform environmental impact assessment of the proposed project, work to ensure within regulatory requirements.

• Manage and communicate any changes to Master Plan post-approval to Design, and Development Management, Sales & Marketing and Project Delivery on time:

  • Assess impact on all Delivery activities, and minimize financial and operational impact.

  • Review and approve any critical changes to the master plan and concept design proposed by project delivery during the detailed design phase.

  • Ensure smooth transition from concept design into detailed design, by chairing "hand-over" meetings with Project Delivery.

• Develop and improve the master planning process:

  • Codify the master planning process that identifies milestones, dependencies and key stakeholders.

  • Institutionalize best practices from previous projects and from the industry.

• Develop concept design of the project.

• Provide input to Development Management and Asset Management to optimize real estate portfolio by creating innovative proposals for development that maximizes ROI.

• Ensure planning philosophy promotes business and investment objectives by having full knowledge of company's strategic goals.

• Stay abreast with latest ideas in real estate planning.

• Provide input for setting up cross-functions SLAs, ensure compliance of the function with SLAs.

• Interfaces with suppliers as required.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor degree in engineering, architecture or design.

• 7+ years of experience in real estate master planning across asset classes with large developers (multi asset classes and more than QR -2B in annual profits).

• Strong knowledge of real estate value chain from idea generation to construction phase.

• Strong knowledge and exposure to the Qatar/GCC real estate market.

• Strong project management skills.

• Demonstrate high level of proficiency in AutoCAD/ArchiCAD and other relevant graphic software.

• Excellent communication in English language and excellent communication skills (verbal, written) required to present masterplans to senior leaders for approval.

• Excellent skills in consultation, networking and communication.

• Effective organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks.

• Experienced in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams that include members from Business Planning, Master Planning, Design, Project Management, Procurement and Sales & Marketing functions.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Ensures compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements. Writes construction specifications and prepares detailed requisitions for equipment and materials.

• Good skills in guidelines and regulation interpretation.

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