Master Planning Manager
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Master Planning Manager to join our team!
PROJECT MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare test fit master plan using in-house or the consultant’s service
Prepare RFP for tender or quotation
Provide tender clarification and recommend award
Manage/assist to manage master plan visioning up to approval by development team
Manage/assist to manage the consultant’s CMP work up to DMT’s approval
Manage/assist to manage the consultant’s DMP work up to DMT’s approval
In coordination with the transportation team, manage the consultant’s TMP work up to ITC’s approval h) In coordination with the environmental team, manage the consultant’s EIA work up to EAD’s approval
In coordination with the public realm team, manage the consultant’s public realm strategy covering streets, parks and promenades (including the marine edge strategy)
Manage/assist to manage all master plan modifications and internal presentations that may be required from time to time using in-house or the consultant’s service
Coordinate with the development team, public realm team, infra team, environmental team and design team from time to time to ensure that their concerns are addressed in the master plan
Coordinate with the DMT and where necessary with other authorities to ensure a timely approval of the master plan or other Client requests (e.g. DCR) m) Certify payments to consultants for their completed work
Where there is variation to the consultant’s contract, prepare the variation order for the management’s approval
Using in-house or the consultant’s service, manage/assist to manage other master plan related work when requested by the management (e.g. old master plan update, social infrastructure assessment, marine engineering design, etc)
Provide master planning inputs at infrastructure design, building design, construction and post-construction/asset management stage when required
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to meet Parsons’ project management certification requirements
- Effective leadership skills with ability to perform in a management capacity
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
- Knowledge of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on projects
Education and Typical Experience
Bachelor’s degree in town planning, urban design, architecture or equivalent
Minimum 5-7 years of experience in managing large scale master planning design and technical work at a consultant or developer organizations
Minimum 2 years involvement in CMP and DMP process under the DMT/UPC
Strong design, communication, and coordination skills.
Licenses and Certifications
- Professional registration may be required
Key Relationships:
- Supervision Received - Regional Managers, Department Managers
- Supervision Given - Project Engineers, project support staff
- Internal Contacts - All employees on project; other disciplines and departments
- External Contacts - Clients, Subconsultants, Subcontractors, Government Agencies
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