Manager, Urban Planning - Yanbu

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
Job Description:
Position Overview
Provides management and technical direction for all facets of operations in
one discipline under administrative guidelines of the Division Manager and/or
Corporate directive.
You have a talent for recognizing trends and aiming for bigger goals
You have an strong interest in keeping up with trends, market needs, and your
organization's competitive standing, and you share your broad awareness with
those under your management to inform their decisions, as it does yours. Your
overview will help inform our ability to innovate, adapt, and stay ahead of
the curve. We will listen carefully to your observations and recognize and
reward your managerial leadership.
Key Responsibilities
* Plans and defines strategic and financial goals, determines the resources required to achieve them, and directs effort to acquire and retain those resources.
* Identifies project opportunities and assists in developing proposals. Participates in review of all major proposals and initiatives affecting the discipline. Provides technical consultation to client and Company management as needed.
* Ensures compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to the assigned discipline. Develops and implements policies and procedures within area of expertise. Ensures compliance with corporate policies.
* Keeps abreast of current technology germane to the discipline. Participates in professional organizations; may make presentations at meetings and seminars.
* Maintains/controls operating budget as presented by corporate management.
* Plans, directs, and manages the annual salary increase budget within the constraints of corporate policy; approves all salary actions, monitors actual increases against budget throughout the year; approves hiring/termination recommendations; reviews and signs annual performance reviews. Provides training and development for assigned employees.
* Coordinates discipline's activity with pertinent external groups, such as regulatory agencies, as necessary.
* Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Direct Reports
Reporting directly to the Director of Urban Planning Department and to the
Program Manager. Interfaces frequently with senior management personnel, both
Saudi Arabian Parsons Limited (SAPL) and Royal Commission on urban planning
issues. Supervises SAPL's Urban Planning staff and support functions.
We 're looking for an executive who can oversee without overshadowing
We nurture and are nurtured by people who work well on their own. Our staff,
right up to the senior executive level, is self-reliant, responsible and most
productive when someone is not looking over their shoulders. Still, the work
gets done in a most productive way, and quality reflects the pride of those
who have taken "ownership" of it. If you want autonomy, but can be receptive
to input, you're going to like it here.
Major Activities Performed
* Assist the Director in establishing and implementing the business plan, priorities and working objectives of the department and section in alignment with Executive Management's vision as stated with the approved Annual Work Plan.
* Actively participate and contribute to the department staffing and budget planning
* Monitor costs and resources in day to day activities.
* Support Director in establishing and then monitor department's staffing and budgeting projections.
* Be prepared to represent the department in executive management meetings as necessary.
* Coordinate with other departments and Divisions in the implementation of the current and future Master Plan deliverables and initiatives.
* Manage the development of detailed technical plans, drawings detailing technical layouts and locations of each facility within the city area (industrial and community), in line with Economic and Strategic plans.
* Assist in establishing, implementing, monitoring, and enforcing departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures
* Actively participate in relevant coordination meetings and provide direction in daily operations to all section and department staff to manage output and products in accordance with the department objectives.
* Supervise the allocation of available land into industrial, commercial and residential development areas and zones.
* Oversee the production of land-use drawings, technical drawings, grid maps, zoning maps and administer the Geographic Information System (GIS) updates due to changing investor's needs and requirements.
* Coordinate with Project Management Department and Engineering department in order to review the Project Lists.
* Ensure that survey results and findings are translated into maps and technical drawings in accordance with detailed geographical findings.
* Review and approve reports detailing latest findings, updates in maps and other changes within overall master plans.
* Review and approve reports detailing land utilization, geographic land availability and demographic statistics.
* Coordinate and responsible for development of detailed report for inclusion in the Unified Monthly Report prepared by Project Management Department.
* In the absence of the Director, support the acting Director until such time as the director resumes his duties.
* Direct or assist in establishing, measuring, and reporting the achievement of department goals and targets, KPI's, QA/QC procedures and performance
* Assist the Director in identifying gaps in knowledge and skillsets of staff, and in implementation of appropriate training and career path advancement tools. Prepare training plans and monitor for SAPL staff
* Assist the Department Director in communicating the support needs of the department to the SAPL Program Manager.
* Evaluate subordinate's performance in a fair, transparent and objective manner on a periodic basis
* Create an environment where Innovators can successfully achieve professional career path goals.
* Communicate relevant information to subordinates and superiors.
* Analyze difficult employee situations, using appropriate discretion, HR advice, and respect for the individual, in order to suggest a path of action to the Director for implementation.
* Performs other related duties as assigned or directed by the Director of Urban Planning Department to achieve departmental success.
Experience or Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree from recognized western university in a relevant field (urban planning) preferred
* ‎15 Years' minimum relevant experience in the field of Urban and industrial facilities/cities Planning
* Master's degree in a relevant field preferred.
* Relevant Certification Preferred (Urban Planning and Development Certificate).
* Conversant with survey reports, maps, drawings, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects.
* Well rounded experience in Industrial and Urban City planning.
* Experience in planning the infrastructure for industrial and residential cities.
* Relevant computer proficiency, experience in using Microsoft Package, and other relevant software (AutoCAD).
* Time management, communication and interpersonal skills.
* Advanced knowledge in English - Spoken and Written. Knowledge of Arabic preferred.
* Proficient level of design skills
We foster great, team-spirited collaborations
We're truly a community in which everyone participates to help make an impact.
If you lead with insight and ideas, you'll feel at home here. As a team-based
culture, we look for executives who can lead by example of respecting
differing opinions, listening actively, and being expressive with their own
ideas. We will welcome you into the stimulating collaborative process to reach
our goals.
Ready for action? We're looking for the kind of people who see this
opportunity and don't hesitate to act. Parsons is a leader in the world of
Technical Services and Engineering. We hire people with a broad set of
technical skills who have proven experience tackling some of the greatest
challenges. Take your next step and apply today.