Associate Director - Utilities

AECOM; Dubai; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global infrastructure consulting firm that empowers you to excel in a dynamic environment. As a leader in the energy team, you'll manage technical delivery and project management while driving business development initiatives. With a commitment to equity, diversity, and environmental sustainability, this role offers you the chance to make a significant impact on complex projects across various sectors. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work options and be part of a culture that values your unique talents and expertise. Your growth and success are integral to our mission of delivering a better world.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 17 years experience with at least 10 years in engineering consultancy.
• 5 years in a technical leadership role required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the energy team within the utilities department.
• Drive business development initiatives and prepare major bids.
• Act as project manager on large and complex projects.

Skills

Program assessment

FDA Regulations

Manufacturing & Controls

Operations Management

Leadership Experience

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

TeamManagement

• Managesthe energy team within utilities department coordinating activitiesof the engineers and technicians.
• The energyteam covers typical power infrastructure work instrumentation andcontrol for process mechanical extra low voltage design coveringsecurity ITS ICT etc.
• Responsibility forworking with the teams leads and principals in managing the energyteam.
• Ensure effective communication oftechnical and business issues to all staff reporting to you and thewider team.
• Accountable for the performance ofthe energy discipline department and adherence to approved projectbudgets.
• Fully accountable for the teamsutilisation targets.
• Performs variousmanagement leadership and people accountability responsibilitiesfor the energy team.
• Supports business changemanagement initiatives (i.e. quality management BIM projectexcellence) mandated by seniorleadership.
• Recruits trains mentors andevaluates the staff within thedepartment.

TechnicalDeliveryManagement

• Responsiblefor independently resolving all technical and managerial mattersabout the engineering issues within the energydepartment.
• Must have solid understanding ofpower infrastructure networks (HV/MV/LV) Controls andinstrumentation as well as Extra lowvoltage.
• Extensive experience of working onland development projects covering master planning stages todetailed design.
• Identifies trends issues andopportunities for their area of the business industry service lineor process.
• Conducts peer reviews leadverifications and shares knowledge through internal technicalpresentations and standardsdevelopment.
• Provide high level technicalexpertise in terms of quantity quality and cost to assess whethertargets have been achieved and determine where improvements andefficiencies can be achieved.
• Can performtechnical quality reviews including documentation in project recordin accordance with policies and procedures and approves and signsoff on work.
• Serves as Lead Verifier (whererequired) confirming that the technical approach satisfies theclient scope of services and expectations. Approves and signs offwork.
• Technical Coordination with Authoritiesfor approvals of projects.
• Leading digitaltransformation strategy and implementation and embracing the changewithin the Discipline.
• Plans and developsengineering tasks concerned with unique or controversial problems.This involves exploration of a subject area the definition of scopeand selection of problems for investigation and development ofnovel concepts and approaches.
• Excellentpresentation and report writing skills. Must have experience ofdelivering presentations to seniorpersonnel.

ProjectManagement

• Actas project manager on large and/or complexprojects.
• Drives a culture of financialresponsibility ensuring maximumprofitability.
• Has solid understanding ofproject delivery requirements and is well versed with projectmanagement techniques.
• Understand and apply theprinciples of risk and value management and use risk and valuebasedthinking to make project leveldecisions.

BusinessDevelopment

• Activelyinvolved with clients and leads business development initiativesparticipating in the preparation of major bids and proposals on thecommercial and technical side.
• Activelyinvolved with clients and supports business developmentinitiatives.
• Externally recognised as a leaderin one or more elements of technicaldiscipline.
• Applies acquired expertise andknowledge to solve business challenges and develops the technicalstrategy for proposals within the area ofexpertise.

MinimumRequirements:

• Minimum17 years experience with at least 10 years being in largeinternational engineering consultancy and 5 years in technicalleadershiprole.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors orMasters degree in electrical engineering orrelevant
• Chartered Engineer orPE

AdditionalInformation :

AboutAECOM

AECOM is the worlds trustedinfrastructure consulting firm delivering professional servicesthroughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design andengineering to program and construction management. On projectsspanning transportation buildings water new energy and theenvironment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solvetheir most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a commonpurpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technicaland digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusionand a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities.AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services businesshad revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we aredelivering sustainable legacies for generations to come ataecom.com and@AECOM.

Freedomto Grow in a World ofOpportunity

You willhave the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid workoptions.Whether youre working from an AECOM office remotelocation or at a client site you will be working in a dynamicenvironment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit andpioneering mindset are championed.

You will helpus foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyoneto bring their whole selves to work using their unique talentsbackgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes forour clients.

AECOM provides a wide array ofcompensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverseneeds of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trustedglobal infrastructure firm and were in this together your growthand success are ours too.

Join us and youll getall the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firmaccess to industryleading technology and thinking andtransformational work with big impact and workflexibility.As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believein each persons potential and well help you reachyours.

All your information will be keptconfidential according to EEOguidelines.

RemoteWork :

No

EmploymentType :

Contract

Key Skills
Program assessment,FDARegulations,Manufacturing & Controls,Program Evaluation,budgetforecast,Research Experience,Operations Management,Research &Development,Strategic Planning,Contract Management,LeadershipExperience,negotiation
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1