Utility Liaison Manager

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Project Overview:

Job Summary:

As the Utility Liaison Manager, you will lead the development and implementation of processes to effectively manage interactions with utility stakeholders. Your primary responsibility will be to nurture and sustain relationships with these stakeholders throughout the project's duration, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.

Major Responsibilities:

• Establish Processes and Procedures: Establish processes and procedures to manage the interface with KSA Utility stakeholders, ensuring effective engagement and communication.
• Identify Stakeholder Needs: Define the needs of each stakeholder group and use this understanding to develop relevant communication and engagement initiatives.
• Develop RACI Matrix: Create a RACI Matrix for all stakeholders, both internal and external, to clarify roles and responsibilities.
• Facilitate Communication: Facilitate structured communication between workstreams, Client departments, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Lead Workshops and Meetings: Coordinate workshops, meetings (both online and face-to-face), and working groups, ensuring all meetings are recorded with minutes.
• Attend Meetings and Track Actions: Attend weekly/monthly meetings as necessary for all types of projects, keeping track of required actions from all stakeholders and following up on progress.
• Support and Coordinate Utility Strategy: Work with the Client (and/or their designated Representative) to support and coordinate the utility strategy, incorporating lessons learned from discussions with stakeholders and project teams.
• Outreach for Permit Requirements: Proactively engage with utility stakeholders to clarify their specific requirements for obtaining necessary permits. Ensure that all relevant documentation is collected, completed, and submitted in a timely manner to facilitate the permit acquisition process effectively.
• Monitor Technical Interfaces: Monitor and report on the status of interfaces with stakeholders, identifying and escalating risks, issues, and concerns of delays promptly and effectively.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of stakeholder interactions and project developments.
• Assist Project Teams: Assist and guide project teams by drawing on expertise to inform stakeholder’s inputs in relation to utilities.
• Report Project Status: Inform the Stakeholder Manager of any potential delays in project completion or milestones.
• Perform Related Duties: Perform any other related duties and responsibilities consistent with the job title/position.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in engineering (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Prior stakeholder engagement on large-scale programs with multiple internal and external stakeholders is essential.
• Utilities Diversion Management: Proven experience in managing utilities diversion on large-scale programs

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Self-Motivation: Highly motivated self-starter with a drive for success.
• Independence: Capable of working effectively with minimal supervision.
• Organizational Skills: Strong capabilities in organizing, communicating, and interacting across various organizational levels.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on excellence and meticulousness.
• Time Management: Excellent planning skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.
• Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication abilities, including presentation skills.
• Cultural Competence: Experience working in multicultural and diverse team environments.
• Collaboration: Ability to work alongside a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.
• Outcome Influence: Proven ability to influence results and escalate issues as needed.
• Pressure Management: Effectiveness in performing under pressure while adapting to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Agility: Experience in meeting tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Analytical Proficiency: Skilled in identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems.
• Conflict Management: Proven ability to manage conflict in high-pressure situations.
• Diversity Advocacy: Passionately supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives in alignment with the Bechtel’s Vision, Values, and Commitments (VV&C).
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in Arabic and English, with strong writing and communication skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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