Utilities Practice Lead

Parsons Corporation seeks a Utilities Practice Lead in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This senior role involves managing the Utilities Team, ensuring project delivery, and fostering innovation. The candidate should have strong technical and leadership skills, focusing on client relationships and operational excellence. Responsibilities include overseeing utilities infrastructure projects, maintaining industry standards, and collaborating with stakeholders for project success.
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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic professional to join us as the Utilities Practice Lead. This senior role involves overseeing and driving the performance of the Dry and wet utilities design teams while ensuring the successful delivery of multi-disciplinary projects across AD Sector. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record in growing this sector while achieving recognized strategic and financial targets.Your new role, what's involved?Team Management:
• Lead and manage the Utilities Team, including power, Communication, Security and Monitoring, water, drainage, sewage, Irrigation, gas, and chilled water service lines.
• Monitoring the Utilities Teams and work on Team development from performance and technical growth perspective.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative working environment to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• To manage all utilities services requirements across Parsons AD Portfolio and report to the sector infrastructure director.

Leadership and Strategy:
• Provide strategic leadership, fostering innovation and excellence in project delivery.
• Contribute to the successful execution of multi-disciplinary projects by collaborating with other department heads and stakeholders.
• Ability to grow the service lines through market intelligence and client relationships.

Client Relationship Management:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with our key clients to maintain organic growth.
• Client centric mindset who can establish new service lines or growth in new areas to the business.
• Act as the primary point of contact for key client accounts, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.

Operational Excellence:
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices and manage the team capabilities.
• Strong understanding of the sectors win-work strategies and projects delivery.
• Oversee the design and development of utilities infrastructure projects, including water, wastewater, and electricity.
• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary teams of engineers, designers, and contractors throughout project lifecycles.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource allocations to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Conduct technical reviews of design documents, drawings, and specifications to ensure quality and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to address project requirements and obtain necessary approvals.
• Implement innovative design solutions and technologies to optimize utilities infrastructure performance and sustainability.
• Discipline progress control and reporting to Infrastructure Director.
• Identify and report any changes (variations).
• Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for complex infrastructure projects.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Monitor the project's progress and the allocation of resources; initiate changes as required.
• Work with the discipline Engineers and Project Principal on resolving issues with the design.
• Lead design workshops and presentations to key clients for all utility disciplines.
• Ensure proper controls are in place for all disciplines i.e. QA/QC, contract compliance etc.
• Support in the development of our Middle East Business through active engagement with our clients and input into tendering.
• To contribute to BIM implementation and design Automation in AD Office.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:
• Master’s degree in civil engineering, Water Engineering, Infrastructure or a related discipline; a master’s degree is a must.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in water and Power services, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven expertise in managing large, diverse teams and delivering complex engineering projects.
• Excellent client management skills with a track record of developing and sustaining client relationships.
• Familiarity with regional regulatory frameworks and industry standards in Abu Dhabi.
• Exceptional strategic leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to inspire, mentor, and lead diverse, multidisciplinary teams. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

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