Talent Pool - Master Planning Manager - PMC

About the job Talent Pool - Master Planning Manager - PMC About Hill International:

Hill International is a global leader in project and construction management, with extensive experience delivering high-profile urban development and infrastructure programs across the Middle East. As a PMC provider, we guide clients from planning to execution, ensuring sustainable, smart, and well-integrated master plans.

Hill International is seeking a visionary and detail-oriented Master Planning Manager to lead the development, coordination, and implementation of master plans for complex infrastructure and urban development projects under a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) model. The ideal candidate will oversee the integration of design, land use, mobility, sustainability, and infrastructure elements to deliver cohesive, future-ready master plans.

Lead and manage the master planning process, from vision development to detailed planning.

Coordinate input from urban planners, infrastructure engineers, transport specialists, architects, and sustainability experts.

Review and assess master plans to ensure alignment with client goals, regulatory requirements, and project constraints.

Oversee zoning, land-use planning, density allocation, and infrastructure capacity strategies.

Engage with key stakeholders including clients, authorities, consultants, and community representatives.

Manage plan updates, design changes, and approvals across project phases.

Ensure compliance with regional planning policies, development control regulations, and permitting processes.

Identify and manage risks related to phasing, land acquisition, utilities, and environmental impact.

Support integration between master planning and downstream design and construction activities.

Prepare presentations, reports, and approval packages for clients and government agencies.

Bachelors or Masters degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Urban Design, or a related field.

Minimum 15 years of experience in master planning, including at least 5 years in a PMC or consultancy environment.

Proven track record on large-scale urban development, mixed-use, smart city, or infrastructure projects.

Experience working in the Middle East is strongly preferred.

Deep understanding of planning frameworks, GIS integration, and sustainable development standards.

Strong leadership in multidisciplinary planning teams

Excellent stakeholder and authority coordination skills

Strong visual and spatial planning capabilities

Proficient in GIS, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and planning/modeling software

Effective communication and report writing skills

Note:

This is a talent pool opportunity. Applications will be reviewed for future openings aligned with Hill International's pipeline of projects across the Middle East. Suitable candidates will be contacted as soon as relevant opportunities become available.