Associate Cities Consultant

Description:

• Oversee and manage urban planning projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, understanding their needs, addressing concerns, and providing updates on project progress.
• Lead and guide a team of planners, designers, and analysts, distributing tasks, setting objectives, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Develop comprehensive urban planning strategies and solutions, considering factors like zoning regulations, transportation, environmental impact, and community engagement.
• Collect, analyse, and interpret data related to demographics, land use, market trends, and infrastructure to inform planning decisions.
• Navigate through local zoning codes, regulations, and policies to ensure proposed projects align with legal requirements.
• Facilitate public meetings, workshops, and presentations to engage stakeholders and gather input for inclusive and community-oriented planning.
• Evaluate architectural and design proposals to ensure they align with the project's overall goals and urban design principles.
• Prepare detailed reports, feasibility studies, and presentations outlining project objectives, methodologies, findings, and recommendations.
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address unforeseen challenges during the planning and implementation phases.
• Work closely with other professionals such as architects, engineers, economists, and environmental experts to create integrated and holistic urban plans.
• Stay updated on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in urban planning to continuously improve project outcomes.
• Manage project budgets, including tracking expenses, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring cost-effective project delivery.
• Contribute to business growth by identifying new project opportunities, participating in proposal writing, and nurturing client relationships.