Alaro City, is a mixed-income, city-scale development with areas for offices, logistics and warehousing, homes, schools, healthcare facilities, hotels, entertainment and 150 hectares of parks and open spaces.RESPONSIBILITIES
Head of Utilities is a strategic position that establishes and executes the business model and directs the
strategy for city-scale utilities (water, power, gas, telecom and ICT) at Alaro City. A senior management
position in Nigeria that works closely with the Construction & Delivery team, the Head of Utilities
coordinates with Rendeavour group management and management of other Rendeavour cities.
The position is responsible for all aspects of utility management:
Financial and business strategy and oversight
Budgeting, planning and development
Policy development and implementation
Operations and Maintenance
Personnel management
Contract preparation and implementation
Other responsibilities include:
Lead and coordinate key engineering activities that affect Alaro City utilities.
Provide leadership and coordination with all other groups to integrate project deliverables and plans to support procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
Ensure all regulatory reports and deadlines are adhered to.
Monitor and oversee internal quality standards that are met for the operational deliverables of maintenance services.
Prepare high-quality weekly, monthly and other periodic reports on the status of utilities at Alaro City.
Implement and ensure enforcement of best practices, policies and procedures for the utilities businesses.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departments, regulatory agencies, consultants and customers.
Requirements
Hard skills and experience:
Undergraduate degree with a minimum of 15 years of hands-on experience in an engineering setup or utility infrastructure, including but not limited to electricity generation and water treatment and distribution.
Leadership experience in an engineering or construction firm is a major plus.
Experience in construction, operation and maintenance of utilities infrastructure.
Effective development/project management skills.
Excellent business analysis skills.
Excellent budgeting and reporting skills.
Soft skills:
Mature, pragmatic and flexible approach, strong commercial judgment.
Team player but comfortable working autonomously.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Good negotiation skills.
Good attention to detail.
Rigorous and organized approach.
Hands-on, ready to roll up the sleeves.
Quick learner and ability and pick up new skills in other related fields.
