Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

• Lead the development of master plans that conform to the Business Plans (BP) of Aldar Development
• Encourage innovation in master planning to maximize ROI

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide input to the Development team in feasibility assessments by developing site analysis, test fit and/or concept design
• Responsible for developing Project Implementation Plan (PIP) and Project Execution Plan (PEP) for master plan projects in response to the BP
• Responsible in the Design Management and Project Management of the master plan projects in line with the PIP and PEP up to the completion of the Detailed Master Plan (DMP) or Detailed Infrastructure Design
• Solicit input and communicate regularly during the planning process with the Development or Operations teams, and all Relevant Authorities to ensure that the BP/PIP/PEP intents are executed
• Provide support review and advisory services on master planning matters to Project Management during construction stage
• Manage the selection and work of master planning consultants; and ensure quality, budget and time compliance of the consultant’s work in accordance with the service contract. Manage the contract including preparing RFPs, and processing payments and variations
• Ensure that the consultant comply with UPC AD 2030 vision, Estidama and other hority requirements in his master plan
• Ensure key procurement contract variations arising from differences in project design raising major issues to related policies are addressed
• Ensure provision of constant progress updates and monthly written reports on construction progress, major issues or conflicts and anticipated roadblocks whenever appropriate
• Periodically update any change to the master plan design, timeline and cost to Development Management and other Operations teams such as by issuing Monthly Progress Reports (MPR). Assess impact on all delivery activities and minimize financial and operational impact
• Provide input to the Development team 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 and conceive methods to institute them in-house

RELATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Min of 15+ years of experience in real estate master planning processes, architecture or design of residential, mixed use and vertical assets

YOE IN MANAGERIAL POSITION

Min of 5+ years in a managerial position

FIELD OF EXPERIENCE

Real estate developer (GCC)

TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Deep exposure to GCC region and adjacent markets preferred
• Excellent design & master planning capabilities
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to delegate and coordinate responsibilities
• Strong conflict resolution/management skills
• Strong team player with ability to balance conflicting priorities and take timely decisions
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, required to present master plans to senior leaders for approval
• Experienced in working with and leading multi-disciplinary teams that include members from Business Planning, Master
• Planning, Design, Project Management, Procurement and Commercial functions

QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or equivalent is required
• Technical post-graduate degree is preferred