Utilities Director

Job Functions:

Skill:

·       Utilities Director to lead our utility management efforts.

Responsibilities:

·       Manage complex and competing demands to ensure timely delivery of Utilities to district or City needs, coordinate with City on Utility demands and planning & phasing of Utilities network.

·       Lead the development and commercial management, including project wide third party agreements, using a variety of contract types to facilitate successful project delivery whilst managing project budgets and financials.

·       Undertake project governance forums, to address issues, review status and manage key actions, work with the relevant support teams to implement robust change management and communications plans.

·       Evaluate the performance of program in terms of cost, time and quality whilst reporting on project performance.

·       Identify, manage and mitigate the delivery risk exposure to the business by ensuring adequate controls are identified and applied to Utility operations and planning.

·       Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to integrate utility planning into overall project development.

·       Monitor and manage the performance of utility systems, identifying opportunities for enhancement and optimization.

·       Stay updated on best practices and advancements in utility technology and processes.

Requirements:

·       Bachelor's degree

·       Minimum of 15 years of experience as a Utilities Project Director, or Senior Project Manager in managing Utilities (Planning, Implementation and Operations).

·       Experience in management of operation of Utilities for 10+ years, for City, Development or other.

·       In-depth knowledge of water, electricity, sewage, and telecommunications systems.

·       Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage teams and stakeholders.

·       Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English (additional languages are a plus).

·       Proficient in utility management systems and software.

·       Experience in the Middle East region is highly desirable.

·       Professional certifications related to utilities or project management are a plus.