Assistant Vice President - Infrastructure
Aldar · Abu Dhabi
JOB PURPOSE
The Assistant Vice President will develop horizontal design activities related to infrastructure and ensure compliance with authorities' standards across several developments. The role will support the Vice President – Infrastructure and the wider Projects team on challenging but country leading Infrastructure developments.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review of Design for utility/Roads services framework for various projects based on approved master plan.
- Manage the activities of infrastructure designs and ensure they meet the value proposition.
- Manage design of infrastructure work on behalf of utilities authority (ADDC, Tabreed, ADM) and liaise with Project Procurement to submit claims for reimbursement.
- Provide all technical report to management to advice and design review for ongoing projects, in accordance with project teams.
- Assist Project Procurement in developing project scope and assessing third parties (consultants, contractors, and sub-contractors) by performing technical evaluation.
- Manage third parties (PMC, consultants, and contractors) on the analysis of infrastructure and ensure drawing submittals are in line with Aldar projects specifications.
- Prepare report with regards engineering analysis, preparing plans and specifications, reviewing contractor submittals.
- Identify possible ideas to cut costs/time and provide value engineering recommendations to project teams.
- Ensure that plans and policies affecting public utilities are compliant with the government direction, ADDC, Tabreed and other authorities and other authorities' requirements.
- Build stakeholder relationship with all stakeholders and other authorities to secure smooth approvals.
- Coordinate with Estidama team to ensure that designs are aligned with the sustainability requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent is required.
- Technical post-graduate degree is preferred.
RELATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of 13 years of experience in a design consultancy, property development firm or PMC, specializing in infrastructure, preferably in the GCC.
YOE IN MANAGERIAL POSITION:
At least 5 years in a management or lead role.
FIELD OF EXPERIENCE:
- Extensive experience to GCC region and adjacent markets is essential.
- Proven track record of working on complex projects in the Middle East and or GCC.
- Demonstrated track record in infrastructure design and project oversight.
TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
- Excellent design capabilities and understanding.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Ability to delegate and coordinate responsibilities.
- Strong conflict resolution and upward / downward management skills.
- Committed team player with the ability to balance conflicting priorities and make decisions.