Mesbahul Alam

• Lead and manage complex and sensitive urban planning projects, research and analysis;
• Develop an efficient planning process aligned with local regulations and international standards in coordination with all participants;
• Guide a team of architects and master planners in developing high-quality project deliverables viz professional reports and presentations as well as establishing global best practices in planning and design, with expert advisory input;
• Advise the Managing Director on all planning-related matters;
• Provide mentorship to young professionals in architecture and urban planning;
• Oversee specialized urban planning functions such as large-scale real estate development proposals and environmental impact assessments;
• Recommend physical enhancements as well as economic improvements in planning and design; and
• Monitor and ensure compliance of projects with local planning regulations and environmental laws.

• Led and managed the Master Planning Department in the Real Estate Development Sector;
• Translated stakeholders' vision to viable real estate development projects by creating preliminary concept master plans and development summaries with coordination with the development management team;
• Established strong relations with consultants, Joint Venture partners and government organizations and managed effective communication with all external participants for streamlining the planning, design and delivery process for all real estate development projects in the organization;
• Established the planning, design and development standards for income producing development assets and assisted in the identification and creation of new development opportunities including preparing the necessary presentations for stakeholder approvals;
• Led planning and design management functions for all projects in the organization;
• Guided the organization for environmental initiatives in all projects and processes;
• Conducted design management of the financial model, feasibility studies and project design costings in coordination with the development management team;
• Supported procurement process by preparing Scope of Services and list of consultants for prequalification and leading management of planning and design consultants;
• Addressed consultant contract's technical and commercial variations arising in planning and design and reported major issues to the Chief Real Estate Development Officer; and
• Supported the development management team in refinement of the assets' planning and design (e.g., design efficiencies and Value Engineering).

• Established model retail master plans for a wide-ranging number of projects and scales from neighbourhood shopping centers to mega-regional shopping centers in the Middle East and North Africa;
• Innovated the concept of complementary commercial, residential and hospitality land-uses smartly integrated with retail;
• Prepared preliminary concept master plan sketches and development summaries for projects;
• Created presentations and data information required for projects’ financial feasibilities;
• Produced high-level presentations for stakeholder approvals;
• Formulated planning regulations and design guidelines for use by consultants and tenants;
• Led environmental initiatives in projects in order to facilitate achievement of LEED certification; and
• Appraised designs, specifications and progress reports, as required.

• Conducted field investigations, surveys, impact studies or other research in order to compile and analyze data on physical, economic, social, cultural and environmental factors affecting land-use in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates;
• Discussed plans with Sharjah government authorities namely DTPS (Directorate of Town Planning and Survey), SEWA (Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority) and Sharjah Municipality;
• Participated actively in charrettes and workshops with developers and consultants namely master planners, architects, infrastructure engineers, market research specialists and environmental specialists to formulate and develop land-use or community plans;
• Considered new developments or re-developing areas and advised government authorities on planning issues for projects such as new suburbs, transportation links, industrial estates, retail complexes and housing developments;
• Suggested strategies for government to guide land and resource use and development in particular locations;
• Assessed and devised planning policies for government and developer to guide development;
• Developed preliminary concept master plans, urban and architectural design guidelines for developer and government projects;
• Created presentations and information required for financial and economic feasibilities;
• Formulated planning and design guidelines and policies for use by specialized consultants; and
• Conducted procurement process and management of specialized consultants.

• Prepared concept master plans and urban design reports, Development Control Regulations
and architectural design drawings; and
• Coordinated with the structural and MEP design teams.
• Projects included island development, residential villas, towers, retail and commercial
projects.

• Prepared architectural design drawings, Dubai Municipality submission drawings and tender
documents;
• Coordinated with the structural and MEP design teams and contractors; and
• Projects included residential villas and buildings.

• Prepared concept master plans and urban design reports; and
• Coordinated with 3D renderers and specialized consultants.
• Projects included mixed-use primarily residential communities, retail centers, leisure and
recreational facilities and hospitality developments at various locations in India.
• Key project includes Jaypee Greens at Greater Noida, a mixed use primarily residential
community with 18-hole golf course in 1.8 million square meters of land area.

Assisted in the preparation of the revised concept master plan for Bharat Diamond Bourse, a
trading center for diamond merchants of Asia, located in Mumbai, India.