Vice President – Landscape
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JOB PURPOSE
- Support the strategic and operational delivery of Aldar’s landscaping projects by coordinating design development, ensuring compliance with standards, and promoting sustainable, high-quality landscape solutions. Collaborate closely with senior leadership, design consultants, and project teams to ensure successful project execution within approved timelines and budgets.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in managing the overall lifecycle of landscaping projects, ensuring alignment with Aldar’s design and quality standards.
- Coordinate with landscape design consultants to ensure that drawing submittals comply with ICP criteria and project requirements.
- Track project progress and performance, escalating risks or delays to senior management as necessary.
- Work with architects, planners, and design teams to ensure landscape concepts complement Aldar’s luxury brand identity while meeting functional requirements.
- Promote sustainable design practices, including water efficiency, native planting, and the use of eco-friendly materials.
- Participate in design reviews and presentations from concept through delivery, ensuring consistency across projects.
- Support compliance with AD 2030, UPC, and Estidama guidelines, and assist in securing necessary permits from relevant authorities.
- Conduct periodic site visits to monitor design implementation, flag potential issues, and propose value engineering opportunities.
- Collaborate with internal teams to resolve design-related technical challenges through practical, cost-effective solutions.
- Maintain productive relationships with vendors, contractors, and suppliers, supporting negotiations and ensuring adherence to Aldar’s standards for quality, safety, and sustainability.
Years of Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in landscape design and project management.
- Minimum of 2 years in a senior leadership role managing high-end residential and commercial landscaping projects.
Technical and Interpersonal Skills
- Proven track record in overseeing large-scale landscape projects in the UAE, specifically in the luxury real estate sector.
- Experience in Residential Tower, Villa Communities and Public Realm streetscape projects.
- In-depth knowledge of local regulations, codes (e.g., AD 2030, UPC, Estidama), and sustainability practices relevant to landscape design and urban planning.
- Extensive knowledge of landscape design principles and sustainable landscaping practices.
- Excellent project management skills, with experience in budgeting, scheduling, and overseeing the implementation of large-scale landscape projects.
- Proven ability to manage and maintain relationships with contractors, vendors, and external consultants.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Expertise in landscape planning, design software, and tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp, InDesign, Adobe Suite).
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Experience in Project Cost Management and Value Engineering
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Landscape Architecture or Environmental Design
- LEED certification or equivalent sustainable design accreditation is desirable.
- Master’s Degree preferred.