Urban Planning Manager

Job Duties:
+ Responsible for managing and planning the activities of a group of design
personnel, technicians and specialists.

+ Manages a small to medium sized group of personnel assigned to a discipline
design department or project discipline design group. Manages design
department or project discipline workload, distributing work assignments to
most effectively utilize staff and meet department and/or project established
schedules and budgets.

+ Always exercises sound judgment in assessing problem situations or complex
issues.

+ Informs the Principal Engineer or Supervising Discipline Engineer when
problems arise and of outstanding personnel issues, manpower changes,
schedules and unusual aspects of the work.

+ Reviews completed work to ensure accuracy and compliance with codes and
design data.

+ Coordinates the efforts of the group with other discipline groups in an
office or on the same project, and where necessary, establishes a sign-off
program for all outgoing drawings.

+ Leads the development of manpower, man-hour, and labor cost requirements
for design staff to satisfy project requirements and can monitor the effect of
these on the budget.

+ Fully understands the use of requisitions and the role of materials
management, and can review/advise on purchase orders and subcontracts.

+ Fully understands various analytical requirements, business concepts and
principles, business financial terminology and measures, and exhibits sound
business judgment.

+ Advanced knowledge of analyzing, integrating, and using financial data to
accurately diagnose business realities, identify key issues, and develop
strategies and plans.

+ Understands the proposal process and can lead the preparation and review of
proposals, as required. Able to support Independent Review of design effort
for department.

+ Understands how to negotiate contracts and ensures that contract
obligations and/or milestones are tracked and met.

+ Advanced knowledge of cost estimating methods.

+ Leads and reviews engineering estimates for the discipline.

+ Advanced knowledge of discipline’s materials costs and cost analysis and
forecasting methods.

+ Advanced knowledge of the project change control process and trains others
regarding the rationale, requirements, and importance of identifying potential
changes.

+ Advanced knowledge of the discipline’s equipment and material lists and
instructs others in their use and requirements.

+ Oversees and evaluates the performance of department and/or project
assigned personnel.

+ Trains and mentors department and project team members.

+ Develops and conducts technical training seminars

Minimum Requirements

+ Minimum ‎20 years’ experience of leading major government and/or semi-
government international programs and projects with a proven track record of
delivering project excellence in project manager role.

+ Experience in master planning and urban planning – preferably at national
levels – highly desirable. Includes knowledge of urban and infrastructure
planning disciplines, and other disciplines related to planning activities and
projects with an understanding of the required business interfaces and
interdependencies.

+ Knowledge of other disciplines related to planning activities and projects
with an understanding of the required business interfaces and
interdependencies

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

+ Extensive experience of working internationally (preference for Middle East
/ KSA). Preferable cultural understanding of project management within KSA.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

+ Responsible for providing support in the preparation of Master and Urban
plans, conceptual designs, illustrative layouts, and project briefs.

+ Monitor and ensure the master planning work is compliant with local
standards and regulations.

+ Assist Amanat in the preparation of Annual ‎5-Year Projects Portfolio Plan
for submission to MoF.

+ Provide support in the preparation of annual Capital Works Plan - for
internal management approval and submission to the MoF for funding.

+ Perform and manage complex and sensitive planning projects.

+ Develop concept plans and technical input to support the delivery of high-
quality plans, reports, and presentations.

+ Develop recommendations based on governmental measures affecting land use,
public utilities, regional and local planning strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Minimum Bachelor’s degree, preferred Masters’ degree in Urban Planning or
Urban Design from an accredited university.

What We Offer

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid
work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or
at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your
integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe
and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves
to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create
transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our
technical and professional development programs and diverse career
opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit
in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on,
the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and
your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of
experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and
construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and
equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and
we’ll help you reach yours.