Sr. Master Planner

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

If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.