11 Director Of Planning jobs in the United Arab Emirates

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**Job Description:**
**Associate Director - Master Planning**
**Dubai, UAE**
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Associate Director - Master Planning** to join our team! In this role you will get to **work on marquee urban development projects and create master plans that will change the fabric of our cities** **.** This position is responsible for co-managing the Master Planning Team from a design and business perspective for the successful delivery of Master Planning projects to high quality standards of design and technicality in accordance with the Client's expectations. The Master Planning Associate Director will be required to demonstrate an expert understanding of local and international urban planning and urban design best practices.
**What You'll Be Doing:**
+ Lead multidisciplinary team and ensure that team members are given clear instructions and guidance.
+ Assigns work to professional staff and ensures appropriate training is provided.
+ Prepare work programs to translate project objectives into detailed plans and take on the responsibility to subdivide work assignments and tasks to the project team.
+ Perform and manage complex and sensitive professional urban planning and urban design tasks, research and analysis.
+ Review, monitor, and ensure compliance with local and international standards.
+ Gather, compile, and analyze data on economic, social, and physical factors affecting the developments.
+ Develop technical inputs to support the delivery of high-quality plans, reports, and presentations.
+ Maintain contact and coordination with multiple external agencies involved in the translation of the Government's development mandate and master plan objectives into work plans through maintaining meaningful working relationships to facilitate a shared understanding.
+ Support business development activities including the preparation of bids, pricing and content development.
+ Prepare business presentations to promote the works of the Design and Planning studio.
+ Support Key account management and nurture client relationships per business strategy.
**What Required Skills You'll Bring:**
+ **Master degree** in Urban Planning and Urban Design, Architecture or closely related field.
+ Minimum **1** **5+** **years** of progressive urban planning anddesign experience working on a variety of projects.
+ Experience and engagement with clients in the Middle East is a must.
+ Experience in producing master plans, conceptual designs and illustrative layouts.
+ Creative thinking and in depth understanding of current best practices.
+ Thorough understanding of local statutes and planning rules and regulations.
+ Ability to involve and represent wide-range and diverse interests in the development planning and design process and to reconcile conflicting demands.
+ Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
+ Proven ability for performing in a lead capacity on a project.
+ Proficiency in various design software and 3D modeling tools
**What Desired Skills You'll Bring:**
+ Professional certifications such as AICP, RTPI.
+ Ability to performing in a lead capacity on a project.
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
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Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
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Associate Director – Master Planning — Dubai, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Associate Director – Master Planning to join our team. In this role you will work on marquee urban development projects and create master plans that will change the fabric of our cities. This position is responsible for co-managing the Master Planning Team from a design and business perspective for the successful delivery of Master Planning projects to high quality standards of design and technicality in accordance with the Client’s expectations. The Master Planning Associate Director will be required to demonstrate an expert understanding of local and international urban planning and urban design best practices.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead multidisciplinary team and ensure that team members are given clear instructions and guidance.
• Assigns work to professional staff and ensures appropriate training is provided.
• Prepare work programs to translate project objectives into detailed plans and take on the responsibility to subdivide work assignments and tasks to the project team.
• Perform and manage complex and sensitive professional urban planning and urban design tasks, research and analysis.
• Review, monitor, and ensure compliance with local and international standards.
• Gather, compile, and analyze data on economic, social, and physical factors affecting the developments.
• Develop technical inputs to support the delivery of high-quality plans, reports, and presentations.
• Maintain contact and coordination with multiple external agencies involved in translating the Government’s development mandate and master plan objectives into work plans through maintaining meaningful working relationships to facilitate a shared understanding.
• Support business development activities including the preparation of bids, pricing and content development.
• Prepare business presentations to promote the works of the Design and Planning studio.
• Support Key account management and nurture client relationships per business strategy.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Master degree in Urban Planning and Urban Design, Architecture or closely related field.
• Minimum 15+ years of progressive urban planning and design experience working on a variety of projects.
• Experience and engagement with clients in the Middle East is a must.
• Experience in producing master plans, conceptual designs and illustrative layouts.
• Creative thinking and in-depth understanding of current best practices.
• Thorough understanding of local statutes and planning rules and regulations.
• Ability to involve and represent wide-range and diverse interests in the development planning and design process and to reconcile conflicting demands.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability for performing in a lead capacity on a project.
• Proficiency in various design software and 3D modeling tools.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Professional certifications such as AICP, RTPI.
• Ability to perform in a lead capacity on a project.

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The Role
We are pleased to present an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished professional to assume the pivotal role of Urban Planning Director with a top tier international consultancy based in Dubai, UAE. Our client, an industry leader renowned for their cutting-edge approaches to urban transformation, is seeking a seasoned visionary to spearhead strategic urban planning endeavors and orchestrate the continued advancement of the city's landscape. Position: Urban Planning Director Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Role Highlights: - Strategic Urban Vision: Cultivate and execute forward-reaching urban planning strategies that align harmoniously with Dubai's expansive growth aspirations. - Mastery of Masterplans: Synthesize intricate insights into comprehensive masterplans, seamlessly merging urban dynamics with cultural aesthetics and infrastructural prerequisites. - Policy Formulation: Forge and refine urban policies and guidelines that exemplify sustainable development principles, fostering equilibrium between progress and environmental stewardship. - Leadership Excellence: Lead a distinguished team of urban planning professionals, nurturing a collaborative culture steeped in innovation and excellence.

Requirements
Minimum Requirements: - Tenured Urban Strategist: A distinguished background exceeding 20 years in strategic urban planning, showcasing remarkable prowess in masterplan conception and policy architecture. - Strategic Innovator: A proven track record of conceiving and executing progressive urban strategies that re-determine urban landscapes with enduring impact. - Policy Aficionado: Profound comprehension of urban policies, standards, and legislations, substantiated by adept integration within overarching strategic frameworks. - Leadership Eminence: Demonstrated ability to galvanize and guide diverse teams, engendering a culture of creativity, tenacity, and tangible achievement.

About the company
The name MENASA originates from both the geographical region of Middle East, North Africa & South Asia as well as the Arabic word for platform or stage. We provide the platform for employers to approach the best global talent available. Menasa & Partners is a privately owned, fully licensed, Executive Search company head-quartered in Dubai, UAE. From our head office in Dubai we are ideally placed to assist organizations in the global search for talent. We specialize in providing companies not only with suitable individuals to work in their organizations but also offer unparalleled knowledge of the global markets. Our staff all have in depth knowledge of their vertical markets therefore offering tailored strategic advice.

Project Planning, Scheduling and Cost Estimating Skills

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Project Management Training Courses

Course:Project Planning, Scheduling and Cost Estimating Skills

The late delivery of projects have become the scourge of project professionals worldwide. Countless numbers of projects undertaken by organizations in the private and public sectors significantly overrun the project schedule and budget, and as a consequence fail to achieve the organization's financial and strategic objectives, often with sizable increases in costs and with substantial financial losses to the organization. Why?

This is due mainly to the failure of many project professionals to successfully apply the tools and techniques of modern project planning, scheduling and control to their projects. Likewise, the development of reliable cost estimates during the design and early conceptual stages of a proposed project are of critical importance to the success of the project.

The decision to proceed with a project is often based almost exclusively on early conceptual cost estimates, and these estimates provide the basis for the cash flow projections and forecasts used during the project feasibility study. Unreliable cost estimates can result in significant cost overruns later in the project life when it is too late to contain them.

In addition to the potential financial losses suffered by the organization, many such projects subsequently fail to deliver the required quality of outcomes intended for the project as a direct consequence of poor estimating. Budgeting inaccuracies inevitably result in lower quality workmanship and materials.

The estimating techniques and processes covered in this course will provide delegates with the necessary skills to forecast accurately the anticipated costs of projects with a focus on budget estimates, estimates for pre-construction services, estimating contractor and sub-contractor work, estimating general conditions, pricing self-performed work, estimating negotiated contracts, and performing lump sum and unit-price estimates.

This brand new day course will significantly enhance the skills and knowledge of delegates and improve their ability to properly plan and schedule their projects, as well as perform estimates at both the conceptual and detailed levels, and to compare feasible alternatives quickly and efficiently.

The Structure

This comprehensive programme consists of two modules which can be booked as a Training event, or as individual

The Goals

The Primary Objectives of the Seminar are to help delegates to:

• Gain knowledge of techniques used in resource planning and control.
• Understand the time-cost trade-offs.
• Identify risk sources and minimize their impact and learn how to sustain project momentum.
• Learn how to administer project documentation and reporting.
• Develop effective performance monitoring and control systems.
• Gain knowledge of techniques used in project estimating, from the conceptual stage to the final detailed estimate
• Understand the different types of estimates used to accurately and progressively estimate project costs
• Understand the different types of contracts based on the distribution of risk between contracting parties
• Effectively apply incentive arrangements to get the best results from the contract

The Delegates

This course is designed for project planning engineers, project cost estimators, project designers, project planners and schedulers, contracts professionals, project procurement and purchasing staff, and project control and business services professionals who have the responsibility for preparing cost estimates and project proposals in client and contracting companies.

The Process

Delegates will develop advanced project management planning, performance and control, and cost estimating and management skills and knowledge through formal and interactive learning methods. The program includes individual exercises, team projects, applicable case studies, group discussions and video material that bring to life the skills acquired throughout the course.

The material has been designed to enable delegates to apply all of the material with immediate effect at the office.

Additionally, the seminar does not assume prior knowledge of the topics covered in the course. New concepts and tools are introduced gradually to enable delegates to progress from the fundamental to the advanced concepts of project risk management.

The Benefits

• This Fundamental Program takes the practice of project planning, scheduling and estimating to a new level to ensure maximum results
• The most recent developments in the field are included to provide fresh inputs to your project management efforts
• The course takes a practical rather than a theoretical approach by introducing a case study so that new skills can be applied with immediate effect
• High quality videos of substantial projects of different kinds are screened and discussed during the seminar
• Group activities and exercises will ensure mastery of the practical application of new skills learned
• The use of software programs to facilitate the incorporation of many advanced techniques are introduced
• Related project management fields such as risk are continuously incorporated to provide an integrated view of the total project management process
• Delegates will have excellent opportunities for interaction and discussion of best practices at their respective organizations
• This course will equip delegates with the skills and knowledge to significantly improve all levels of project estimating and control in the organization
• The program will be an important stepping stone in terms of personal career development in that it prepares delegates for the internationally recognized Project Management Professional (PMP) exam

The Results

This intensive seminar will provide delegates with a proven set of critical skills and techniques for the development a systematic and dynamic project plan and schedule, as well as the ability and skills to develop accurate and reliable conceptual and detailed estimates used for project proposals and final estimates. This will enable delegates to:

• Integrate scope, time, resources and cost management into a dynamic, manageable plan
• Develop project network diagrams for CPM and advanced PERT calculations to identify schedule and cost risks
• Maintain continuous project performance and delivery control
• Accurately estimate and allocate project costs and resources
• Measure, forecast and control project performance by employing earned value techniques
• Compress or accelerate the schedule when required by adverse circumstances
• Manage and mitigate schedule, cost, scope, and resource risks associated with the project
• Develop line of balance schedules and velocity diagrams for repetitive or recurring work
• Benefit from the financial effects of the learning curve on recurring work
• Develop a project recovery plan for budget and schedule overruns
• Produce clear and concise project progress reports
• Integrate all relevant project elements into a cohesive and comprehensive cost estimate
• Prepare budget estimates that will enable the owner-organization to make informed decisions as to the feasibility of a potential project
• Compare the costs of alternative strategies or technical approaches to ensure the most economical project at the desired level of quality
• Structure the contract compensation arrangement to provide the highest level of incentives to complete the project on schedule and within the determined budget
• Keep accurate control of the progressive budgeting process based on the various stages of design
• Prepare accurate budget estimates through the programming phase, the schematic design phase, and finally the design development phase
• Understanding the most appropriate contracting structure to ensure the desired project results
• Apply proper risk analysis to effectively mitigate risks at minimal costs, and to determine appropriate contingencies for residual risks
• Obtain the skills required to prepare and manage the bidding process
• Prepare lump-sum, unit-price, cost plus, and time-and-materials estimates and contracts

The Core Competencies

• Ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Understanding of what it takes to be a successful project manager.
• Skill and confidence to plan and control projects successfully and ability to sidestep the most common project management pitfalls and problems.
• Appreciation of the philosophy, framework, standards and approaches to the delivery of the projects.
• Understanding and practicing effective project management techniques in successfully completing and handing over projects.
• Developing an initial project budget for the owner
• Determining project feasibility
• Designing the project within the owner's budget
• Evaluating alternative design concepts and project components
• Preparing bids
• Preparing cost proposals
• Establishing project budgets
• Determining the cost impacts of change orders
• Substantiating claims and resolving disputes
• Preparing a Schedule of Values
• Creating historical cost databases to improve future estimating accuracy

The Programme Content

Project Scope Planning and Definition (Fundamentals)

• Scope Planning
• Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
• Work Packages
• Statement of Work (SOW) - Technical Baseline
• Scope Execution Plan
• Triple Constraints - Time, Cost, Scope
• Project Quality Issues
• Resource Requirements

Project Schedule Planning and Critical Path Method

• Precedence Network Diagramming
• Job Logic Relationship Chart
• Critical Path Analysis
• Project Float Analysis
• Lead and Lag Scheduling
• Activity Duration Estimation
• Milestone Charts
• Production and Productivity Planning
• Resource and Cost Allocation

Resource Allocation and Resource Levelling

• Management of Resources
• Planning and Scheduling Limited Resources
• Resource Allocation Algorithms for Resource Prioritisation
• Solving Resource Contention
• Resource Levelling when Project Duration is Fixed
• The Brooks Method of Resource Allocation
• Increasing the Workforce
• Solving Interruptions to the Schedule
• Scheduling Overtime

Accelerating the Project Schedule

• Circumstances Requiring Project Acceleration
• Time-Cost-Scope Trade-off
• Project Time Reduction
• Direct Project Costs
• Indirect Project Costs
• Options for Accelerating the Schedule
• Crashing the Schedule - How?
• Pre-Accelerated Schedule
• Developing a Crash Cost Table
• Acceleration in Practice
• The Optimal Acceleration Point
• Gantt Chart for Accelerated Schedule
• Network Activity Risk Profiles
• Additional Considerations
• Multiple Critical Paths
• Project Cost Reduction
• Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
• Path Convergence Analysis
• Solving the Path Convergence Problem
• Normal Distribution
• PERT, Probability and Standard Deviation Formulae
• Calculating the Standard Deviation
• Standard Deviation for Critical Path
  • Z-Values: The Probability of Project Completion at a Required Date
• True Critical Path
• Network Activity Risk Profiles

Line of Balance Scheduling - The Planning of Recurring Activities

• Preparing a Line of Balance Schedule
• Velocity Diagrams and Linear Scheduling
• Velocity Diagram Production Rate Calculations
• Linear Sequence of Activities as a Series of Velocity Diagrams
• Balancing the Schedule
• Calculations for a Line of Balance Schedule
• Line of Balance Formulae
  • Target Units per Week
  • Determining Crew Size
  • Actual Rate of Output
  • Time to Complete One Activity
  • Elapsed Time for Recurring Activity
• Slope of Line from Activity Start to Activity Finish
• Balanced Project Schedule without Buffers (Finish-Start)
• Comparison of Unbalanced with Balanced Schedules
• Measuring Planned Progress on Schedule
• Velocity Diagram Reflecting Expected Conditions
• Actual Progress and Work Conditions
• Variable Conditions

Project Execution Management, Control and Reporting

• Progress Tracking and Monitoring
• Project Cost Management
• Earned Value Control Process
• Schedule Variances
• Cost Variances
• Progress Control Charts - Trend Analysis
• Schedule and Cost Variance Forecasting
• Labour Management and Cost Control
• Materials Management and Cost Control
• Earned Value Analysis
• Earned Value Reporting

Project Recovery Plan Development

• Project Variance Analysis and Quantification
• Schedule Performance Index (SPI)
• Cost Performance Index (CPI)
• Setting Schedule and Cost Control Limits
• Project Recovery Data Assessment
• Schedule and Cost Recovery Analysis
• Schedule and Cost Recovery Plan
• Project Recovery Baselines and Controls
• The estimating life cycle
• Phases of the Design Process
  • Programming phase
  • Schematic design
  • Design development
  • Construction documents
• Estimating accuracy by phase
• Rough Order of Magnitude Estimates (Broad Scope Estimates)
• Basic procedures
• Unit-price contracts
• Cost-plus contract with guaranteed maximum price (GMP)
• Bid method
• Negotiated method
• Quantity take-off
• Types of construction contracts
• Procurement methods
• Pre-construction services
• Risk analysis and contingencies
• Adjustments to Project Cost for Broad Scope Estimates
• PERT Project Cost Analysis
• The Normal Distribution Curve
• Z-Value Table
• The Probability of Project Completion within Budget
• Estimating Project Unit Cost by Using the Standard Deviation
• Estimating the Project Unit Cost at a Required Probability
• The Probability of Completing the Project at a Required Cost
• PERT vs Standard Deviation & Z-Values
• Adjustments to Estimates Based on Previous Projects
• Adjustments for Time
• Review: Future Value of Money
• Review: Present Value of Money
• Equivalent Annual Interest Rate
• Index to Adjust for Time
• Equivalent Compound Interest
• Location Index for Construction
• Adjustments for Location
• Adjustments for Size
• Combined Adjustments
• Economic Price Adjustment
• Estimating Durations based on the Learning Curve Effect
• Estimating Costs based on the Learning Curve Effect
• Unit-Cost Adjustments
• Learning Curves
• Estimating by design phase
• Request for proposal
• Development of pre-construction services estimate
• Pre-construction services contract
• Budget control log
• Pre-estimate activities
• Solicitation of lump-sum bids
• Work Breakdown Structure
• Estimating team
• Scheduling the estimating work
• Subcontractors and major suppliers
• Accuracy and error prevention
• Pricing self-performed work
• Recap sheet
• Materials
• Labour
• Applying pricing factors
• Summary recap
• Project summary schedule
• Elements of the general conditions estimate
• Final document review
• Completing the bid summary
• Final mark-ups
• Validating the estimate
• Estimating subcontractor work
• Estimating General Conditions
• Completing the estimate
• Unit price bid forms
• Materials
• Labour
• Indirect labour
• Subcontractors
• Recap summary sheet
• Direct-to-indirect cost factor
• Variation-in-quantity contract provision
• Bid finalisation
• Documents
• Strategies
• Fee determination for negotiated contracts
• Home office overhead
• Fee structure
• Cost savings split
• Strategies for responding to the Request for Proposal
• Documents to be included with the Request for Proposal
• General Contractor interview and selection process
• Negotiated subcontract
• Cost proposals for negotiated contracts

Contract Types and Compensation Arrangements

• Risk distribution in contracting
• Contract types according to risk distribution
• Fixed Price Contracts
• Firm Fixed Price
• Fixed Price with Economic Adjustment
• Incentive Contracts
• Fixed Price Incentive
• Cost Reimbursement
• Time-and-Materials
• Power-sizing techniques (Capacity Ratios)
• Design-to-cost-estimates
• Adjusting for Project Type and Quality Level
• Features Determining the Quality Level (Grade) of a Structure
• Adjusting for Quality Level by Using a Costing Publication

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Title:
Planning & Project Control Specialist
"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!
The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.
KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."
KBR is looking for a Specialist Planning PMC project with Onshore/Offshore Project experience to be based at Abu Dhabi.
Experience required:
+ Minimum Overall 16+ years of oil & gas experience.
+ Previous ADNOC projects and PMC experiences are a must.
+ Experience within EPC & Detail Engineering projects.
+ Experience in Projects involving Onshore/Offshore Gas Processing Plants.
+ Must have at least 5 Years experience working on Onshore and offshore projects.
+ Bachelor's degree in engineering is a must.
Interested and suitable candidates who are matching the above criteria please apply for the role. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly.

The Role
A global family office are on the lookout for a Strategic Planning Specialist to join their operations team to further develop their operational resilience across multiple business units. Working closely with the Deputy COO of the group, the Strategic Planning Specialist will focus on multiple areas of the business, collaborating closely with senior stakeholders to drive operational and strategic planning. The role will take a technical lead in developing KPIs, dashboards and performance reports. The operations function covers multiple areas and this is reflected in the role, however, the core mission is to deliver comprehensive strategic planning and operational excellence across the group. The role will also encompass operational project coordination, governance and cross functional reporting.

Requirements
To be considered for this role, the successful candidate must have 4 to 8 years of experience within consulting or strategic planning within industry. Strong technical skills is an absolute must as well as a desire to join a single family office to shape and develop their strategic planning.

About the company
The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets. Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.
**Job Description:**
**Sr. BIM / CAD Specialist - Urban Planning**
**Dubai, UAE**
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Sr. BIM / CAD Specialist - Urban Planning** to join our team! you **a** **s a Sr. BIM/CAD Specialist will play a crucial role in translating urban planning concepts into detailed and accurate digital representations using MicroStation.**
**What You'll Be Doing:**
+ Work with urban planners and architects to produce high-quality 2D CAD drawings and layouts for master planning projects, with **MicroStation** as the primary platform.
+ Prepare and manage base maps, sign-off sheets, land-use plans, and plot development guidelines in compliance with Dubai Municipality (DM) and Dubai Development Authority (DDA) standards.
+ Ensure all CAD deliverables strictly follow **authority templates, layers, and submission formats** .
+ Collaborate with urban planners and architects to develop detailed Building Information Models (BIM) and layouts for urban planning projects.
+ Apply knowledge of zoning codes, land-use schedules, and planning regulations to prepare accurate approval drawings.
+ Carry out **CAD QA/QC checks** to guarantee accuracy, consistency, and compliance before authority submission.
+ Coordinate with planners, GIS, and engineering teams to incorporate multidisciplinary inputs into **MicroStation** drawings.
+ Maintain and update **MicroStation CAD libraries, cell libraries, levels, and CAD standards** as per project and authority requirements.
+ Provide understanding in BIM workflows, standards, and best practices to optimize the efficiency of the urban planning design process.
**What Required Skills You'll Bring:**
+ Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a BIM / CAD role within the Urban Planning, Infra or Architecture field.
+ Advanced skills in **MicroStation (Connect Edition)** - essential.
+ Working knowledge of **Civil 3D** is a plus but not the focus.
+ Proven expertise in **DM and DDA CAD standards, approval workflows, and submission requirements** .
+ Strong background in preparing **land-use maps, zoning layouts, and authority-compliant base maps** .
+ Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage **large drawing packages** for authority submissions.
+ Understanding of BIM principles, workflows, and standards.
**What Desired Skills You'll Bring:**
+ Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently in **authority-compliant CAD submissions** .
+ Clear communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively across **multidisciplinary planning, engineering, and GIS teams** .
+ Knowledge of **urban planning principles, zoning regulations, and land-use terminology** , with hands-on experience preparing **authority-ready base maps and land-use layouts** .
If you meet these requirements and are passionate about contributing to innovative urban planning projects using MicroStation, we encourage you to apply. Join our dynamic team and be a key player in shaping the future of urban environments.
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to .
About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

As a Spatial Planning Technical Lead in WSP Development, Planning & Urban Design team, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership on major spatial planning and master planning projects, and developing the technical capabilities of the wider Development, Planning and Urban Design team
+ Provide technical leadership for major spatial planning, master planning and development projects in KSA, ensuring they align with client expectations, local regulations, and WSP Quality and Ways of Working requirements
+ Deliver comprehensive and well considered reports and presentations to clients, partners, and internal teams, ensuring clear communication of project goals and progress.
+ Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government bodies, developers, and clients.
+ Lead and be at the forefront of efforts and initiatives to place WSP DPUD team at the leading edge of industry trends, emerging technologies, regulatory changes and spatial planning and design approaches .
+ Ensure compliance with KSA's urban planning and development regulations and industry best practices.
+ Lead, manage, mentor and develop the WSP DPUD planning and design team in KSA, promoting professional development, knowledge-sharing, training programmes and initiatives to grow and evolve skillsets to meet business, client and project requirements.
+ Contribute to business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, preparing proposals, and securing projects in urban planning and development.
+ Bachelor's degree in spatial/regional/urban planning or a related field (Master's degree is advantageous).
+ Member of a globally recognized spatial / urban panning professional body (e.g APA, RTPI, etc)
+ Minimum 15 years post qualification experience in spatial planning projects, with significant experience working in KSA and the wider Middle East.
+ Proven record in leading large-scale development projects and managing multidisciplinary teams, with evidence of leading at least 3 major spatial planning related projects in the past 5 years.
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Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
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As a Senior Consultant in Development Planning & Urban Design, you will play a key role in preparing and supporting a variety of planning projects, including general plans, master plans, specific plans, community plans, zoning updates, housing elements, grant applications, and corridor plans. You will oversee the development of high-quality documents, engagement materials, and exhibit boards, ensuring they are user-friendly and meet the needs of various stakeholders.
+ Prepares materials in support of general plans, master plans, specific plans, community plans, zoning updates, housing elements, grant applications, corridor plans, and other regulatory and policy planning projects
+ Oversees the development of high-quality, user-friendly documents, exhibit boards, and engagement materials
+ Performs demographic, economic, environmental, and other planning research, including spatial research using GIS, and coordinates interdisciplinary work that supports informed decision making
+ Works efficiently multiple projects at a time and prioritizes multiple tasks needed to meet deadlines
+ Provides support, as needed, to our broader planning, design, economics, and outreach team to ensure smooth execution of projects and continuity of excellent client relationships
+ Interprets and applies applicable government policies, codes, ordinances, and regulations
+ Writes and presents formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence.
+ Bachelor's degree in urban design/ civil engineering or related Degree program with experience in major infrastructure projects or programs
+ Postgraduate qualifications in relevant fields will be an added advantage
+ Professional registration with the appropriate institution preferred
+ Previous experience dealing with private/public sector clients and providing technical advisory on urban Design and infrastructure industry projects
+ Previous GCC experience, KSA experience preferred
+ Consultancy experience with practical knowledge and experience of current industry standards
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