POSITION: Assistant Manager Bus Operations

TransPeshawar; Peshawar City Tehsil; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPeshawar invites applications for an Assistant Manager Bus Operations in Peshawar to oversee contract management, operations and invoice processing for Chamkani and Mall of Hayatabad contracts.

The role requires 10% field visits and 90% office work, with responsibilities including rate adjustments, kilometre verification, KPI reporting and payments processing, plus supporting budgets, procurement and audits.

Qualifications

• 16-year engineering degree in Civil/Transport/Mechanical/Industrial Eng from an HEC recognised university.
• Master's degree in related field preferred.
• At least 5 years post-qualification experience; 3 years in public transport operations.
• Fluency in English, Urdu and Pashto would be an added advantage.
• Pakistan Engineering Council affiliation.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts, ensure contract compliance and quality of service.
• Oversee operations and maintenance plan strategy and budgeting.
• Prepare and process payments, including kilometre rate adjustments.
• Lead procurement activities and audits responses; support management with reports.

Skills

Operational management

Emergency response

Report writing

Stakeholder liaison

Team leadership

Education

16 years degree in Civil/Transport/Mechanical/Industrial Eng

Job description

DUTY STATION: Peshawar

NO OF POSITIONS: 01

REPORT TO: Manager Operations & Control Centre Salary Package: Market based competitive salary package.

OVERALL ROLE

The Assistant Manager Bus Operations shall be responsible for contract management, operations and invoice processing of Chamkani and Mall of Hayatabad (MoH) contracts. The role is expected to have 10% field visits and 90% work in office. Assistant Manager Bus Operations will be responsible for smooth execution of the contracts. The major responsibilities include rate adjustment, kilometres verification, kilometre lengths verification, KPIs compliance of the contract, impose LDs due to noncompliance and recommend /implement improvement in the system. KPIs reports will be reviewed and finalised by the Assistant Manager Bus Operations for invoice processing.

This role is also responsible for assisting the Manager in preparation of; maintenance and operation plans, procurement strategy, budget preparation, working papers and audit responses, and any other activity required by the management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Manager in activities related to bus operation contracts to ensure the contract compliance and quality of service;
• Assist the Manager in preparation of operations and maintenance plan strategy;
• Assist the Manager in budget preparation related to contract and any other maintenance activities related to bus operation contract including forecasting cost;
• Lead and execute bus operation contract assigned by the Company;
• Verify and process payments in accordance with the contract, SOP, and in accordance with applicable law;
• Adjustment of kilometre rate for contract payments as and when required;
• Prepare and execute periodic campaigns to check the functionality of equipment, services etc.
• Suggest and recommend infrastructure improvements to planning department;
• Suggest and provide feedback on route adjustments and stop addition /deletion;
• Ensure the smooth and efficient operations of the control centre and supervision of control centre staff;
• Prepare and execute periodic campaigns to check the functionality of Electrical and Mechanical equipment, services etc.
• Ensure contract compliance and respond to audit /finance queries and ensure compliance of applicable laws;
• Participate in procurement activities, handing & taking-overs and planning of facility management works /services and cost estimation of future maintenance and operation activity;
• Reporting on the adequacy of the maintenance procedure to ensure that it continues to meet the current and future demands of the ZU System;
• Record keeping of the data relevant to the contract;
• Prepare reports for Manager as and when required;
• Supervise and monitor activities of Compliance Officer Bus Operation and Operation Supervisors;
• Management and training of lower staff to ensure tasks given to them are completed efficiently and in timely manner;
• Maintaining regular liaison/contact with nominated key stakeholders including contracted service suppliers and with others as may be required on an intermittent or emergency basis;
• To ensure effective communications with the Manager, Assistant Managers and control centre staff at all times;
• Other responsibilities as assigned by TransPeshawar.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

1. ATTAINMENTS

Qualification

Required

At least 16 years degree in Civil/Transport/Mechanical /Industrial Engineering or related fields from HEC recognized university. Foreign qualification and/or Master’s Degree in above fields from a recognized university will be considered an added advantage.

Preferable

Master degree in Civil /Transport /Mechanical /Industrial Engineering, Management or related relevant field from a recognized university.

Active affiliations

Pakistan Engineering Council

EXPERIENCE

At least 05 years of post-qualification relevant experience. 03 years of public transport operations and management experience in a similar role will be preferred. Relevant international work experience will be considered an added advantage.

• EXPERIENCE AND CORE COMPETENCIES
• Above average skills in consultative team communications and operational management,
• Good in responding to emergency response and mitigation measures,
• Demonstrated ability to deliver reports and agreed actions in a timely manner and within the budget,
• Demonstrated ability to take responsibility in accordance with sound management principles and skills,
• Credible, and comfortable in dealing with management, line agencies, general public and other stakeholders; and
• Empathic communicator, able to work with a team and see things from the other person's point of view.

• CIRCUMSTANCES
• Maximum Age 42 years.
• Fluency in English, Urdu and Pashto would be an added advantage.
• Good health, allow to work long and irregular hours (when required).

TransPeshawar is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.