Senior Vice President - Master Planning - Projects

Job PurposeManage master planning activities from pre-concept through to detailed masterplan for all government and Aldar Development projects.Roles And ResponsibilitiesReview master plan and detailed master plan submittals by the internal team and consultants.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; Ensure quality, budget and time compliance of the consultant’s work in accordance with the service contract.Manage service contracts including preparing RFPs, and processing payments and variations.Evaluate and select proposals of master planning consultants with focus on quality insurance, budget and time compliance of the consultant’s work in accordance with the service contract and Aldar standards, e.g. Estimada and UPC AD 2030 visionEnsure key procurement contract variations arising from differences in project design raising major issues to related policies are addressed.Manage the master planning approval requirements with external stakeholders and government entities during design phases for government projectsEnsure provision of constant progress updates and monthly written reports on construction progress, major issues or conflicts and anticipated roadblocks whenever appropriatePeriodically 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.Identify deviations to original master planning and adopt the master plan design, timeline and/or cost accordingly together with Development ManagementProvide regular reporting on construction progress including issues and mitigation strategiesEnsure the issuance of all required government permits and construction licenses.Ensure possible value engineering ideas are identified to cut costs/time and provide recommendations to project teams.Field Of ExperienceReal estate developer (GCC).Technical And Interpersonal SkillsDeep exposure to GCC region and adjacent markets preferredExcellent design & masterplanning capabilitiesExcellent leadership skills and ability to delegate and coordinate responsibilitiesStrong conflict resolution/management skillsStrong team player with ability to balance conflicting priorities and take timely decisionsExcellent analytical skillsExcellent 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.QualificationBachelor degree in engineering, architecture or equivalent is requiredTechnical post-graduate degree is preferredWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.#J-18808-Ljbffr