Head of City Utilities

Alaro City Development FZC is an integrated, mixed-use city planned for
over 2,000 hectares in the North West Quadrant of the Lekki Free Zone.
Alaro City's vision goes beyond alleviating what is a self-evident problem -
that of stifling urban congestion and a dearth of quality housing and
commercial property in Lagos and Africa as a whole. Rather, we aim to help
create the infrastructure - the living and working spaces, communities,
schools, and hospitals - that will help sustain and accelerate Nigeria's
economic growth, meet the aspirations of Africa's burgeoning middle
classes, and serve as a catalyst for further urban development.
The people in our team are multi-skilled and experts in their respective
fields. They possess a unique drive, underpinned by the desire to help
improve Africa's urban development.
The company is looking to grow its utilities business by hiring a head of
utilities.
Job Title
Head of Utilities, Nigeria
Reporting Line
Group Head of Utilities and Project Director
Location
Alaro City Development FZC
Start Date
Immediate
Indicative Remuneration
Negotiable
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
  

Personal characteristics:

• Strong analytical skills
• Strategic thinker with advanced verbal/written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to articulate and communicate complex infrastructure and energy concepts in simple
  

terms clearly and succinctly.

• Exceptional project management and cross-functional leadership skills, a process-focused and
  

keen ability to forester collaboration, influence, and build trust in a highly matrixed organisation.

• Ability to prioritise, multitask and deliver high-quality work in tight timeframes
• Self-starter with a track record of demonstrated ability and willingness to learn, motivation and
  

dedication to excellence.

• Entrepreneurial spirit, comfort with ambiguity, good judgement and diplomacy
• A consummate team player with impeccable ethics and integrity
• The ability to work outside of standard business hours is expected of this position

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