Head of Utilities at Alaro City

Job Summary

• The 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of utility management including financial and business strategy, budgeting and planning, policy development and implementation, operations, maintenance, personnel management, contract preparation, and implementation
• Lead and coordinate key engineering activities that affect Alaro City utilities
• Provide leadership and coordination to integrate project deliverables and plans with procurement, construction, and commissioning activities
• Ensure adherence to regulatory reports and deadlines
• Monitor and maintain internal quality standards of maintenance service deliverables
• Prepare high-quality reports on the status of utilities at Alaro City
• Enforce best practices, policies, and procedures for the utilities businesses
• Establish 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 engineering setup or utility infrastructure, including 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 with strong commercial judgment
• Team player but comfortable working autonomously
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Attention to detail
• Rigorous and organized approach
• Hands-on attitude with readiness to roll up sleeves
• Quick learner with the ability to pick up new skills in related fields

Personal characteristics:

• Strong analytical skills
• Strategic thinker with advanced communication and presentation skills
• Ability to articulate complex infrastructure and energy concepts clearly
• Exceptional project management and leadership skills, fostering collaboration and building trust
• Ability to prioritise, multitask, and deliver quality work in tight timeframes
• Self-starter with motivation and dedication to excellence
• Entrepreneurial spirit with good judgment and diplomacy
• Consummate team player with impeccable ethics and integrity
• Willingness to work outside of standard business hours.