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.

Position Overview:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 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.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• 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