Qualifications & Responsibilities
- Design across all phases of urban design and planning projects.
- Creation of graphic content including analysis, diagramming, and visualization.
- Preparation of client presentations and reports.
- Project narrative writing.
- Management/Leadership of select project components, ensuring that work is delivered on time and within budget.
- Coordination of internal project team members and sub-consultants.
- Mentorship of junior staff.
- Facilitation of stakeholder engagement.
- Support of business development pursuits, including assistance in preparation of proposals, interviews, public presentations and other related marketing and press-related materials.
Qualifications
12+years of professional experience, including experience in architecture, urban design and planning.
Experience in planning and urban design projects in the MENA region.
Bachelor’s degree in urban design, planning, architecture or landscape architecture.
A graduate degree in planning or urban design is preferred.
Professional certification and/or license in one or more of the following: AICP, NOMA, AIA, LEED or other pertinent credentials.
Design Excellence – Strong working knowledge of best practices related to urban design best practices and sustainable design solutions. Creative thinking abilities.
Leadership – Experience in leading teams and mentoring junior staff. Interest in representing SSH to clients and the broader community.
Flexibility – Ability to work with different teams in different time zones to effectively advance the design aspects of complex projects. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Willingness to travel and support work outside of region.
Communication – Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Comfortable with presenting projects to clients and the authorities.
Project management experience with ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that work is delivered on time and within budget.
Graphic Communication Skills – High level of proficiency in the following: Hand Sketching, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, Enscape or Lumion, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office
Years of Experience
12-15 years