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Sr. Master Planner

HKSSingapore

19 days ago

Job description

Overview :

A recognised leader and experienced landscape designer who is responsible for envisioning, designing and delivering exceptional projects for clients. An all-round ability to be able to work from concept to detailed design on large-scale masterplans. Possesses strong communication skills, a flexible attitude, ability to solve problems creatively and ability to foster and manage effective client and team relationships. Responsible for high-impact decisions. Provides design & technical leadership and acts as an advisor on projects. Endorses the firm’s values by personally influencing client service, innovation and communication. Acts as subject matter expert for technical solutions.

Responsibilities :

Acts as lead master planner on multiple projects developing urban planning solutions at a variety of scales, preparing site and context analysis, presentations, and final client deliverables
Guides and directs multiple project teams to manage the development of design and planning from master planning concept design to final plan documents
Establishes the vision and sets project goals in conjunction with the client and project team
Leads planning efforts and client presentations to develop and support client relationships
Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues
Develops creative planning concepts for projects and expands on concepts of others
Manages design solutions based on principles of urban planning and design including building massing, scale, public space design, building typologies and site circulation
Utilizes data analytics to understand and uncover the unique characteristics of sites, neighborhoods, or districts to inform a project approach; experience giving instruction to staff regarding data collection, organization, cleaning, and analysis
Ability to lead public input processes, community engagement and develop stakeholder outreach strategies
Oversees schematic land and site planning drawings with graphic content to convey ideas, methodologies and approaches for marketing and proposal requests
Leads the preparation of proposals, presentations, schedules, maps, planning reports and processing of implementation documentation while collaborating and giving instruction to staff
Oversees delivery of complete project presentations to client user group or public forum
Coordinates with consultants, community stakeholders and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives; manages project details with consulting firms
Resolves complex planning and development issues with innovative and practical solutions to maintain goals and objectives of projects
Works with respective teams to manage client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination
Leads and collaborates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
Assists in landscape projects as required
Travel will be required

Qualifications :

Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture or related field; postgraduate degree preferred

Architectural, Urban Design, Planning registration, or associated licensure strongly preferred

Urban design / planning related accreditation preferred such as AICP, LEED ND and / or Ecodistricts AP, or within one year of hire

Typically, 5+ years of experience in landscape architecture / urban design, including prior experience in international master planning projects

Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Knowledge with software such as AutoCAD, Revit and 3D modeling (including Rhino and Grasshopper, 3D Studio MAX, etc.)

Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp and InDesign graphic software preferred

Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred

Proficiency in geographic information systems (GIS) software such as ArcGIS or QGIS highly preferred

Advanced knowledge of urban design theories and placemaking principles

Advanced knowledge of the principles, methodology and practices of research and mapping data

Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines

Advanced knowledge of QA / QC process

Advanced knowledge of codes and ability to research and apply / incorporate into implementation documents

Advanced knowledge of basic zoning regulations, land use and mobility planning standards

Strong knowledge of the principles, methodology and practices of research and mapping data

Knowledge of written and graphic AI tools preferred

Strong presentation skills and graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas at a variety of scales

Strong organisational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time

Ability to be able to work from concept to detailed design on large scale master plans

Ability to manage team with diplomatic leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external

Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships

Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing

Ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions

Ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment

Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality

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