Technical Director - Dams
Technical Director - Dams
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Job Description
Job Description
To lead the Dams and Hydropower Sector in delivering engineering projects and ensuring sustainable business growth.
Provides strong technical leadership and is considered to be a competent professional in their field.
Act as a Project Manager /Director on medium to largesized projects
Responsible for financial management of projects in the sector
Work collaboratively at both an internal and external clientfacing level developing new client relationships and maintaining existing networks within the business.
Ensure all quality assurance processes are followed delivering on time and within budget for design projects.
Support the business development and selling initiatives to expand work assignments including managing client relationships and expectations.
Prepare proposals and participate in the development of bids and technical writeups for proposals
Guide and mentor junior engineers and designers contributing to the growth of our talent pipeline.
Main duties
Business Management:
P&L management of Dams and Hydropower
Sector forecasting of revenue and expenditure
Budget planning
Management of project invoicing
Management of accounts receivable
Strategic planning.
Team Management:
Responsible to manage and lead the Dams and Hydropower team
Personnel performance management
Develop and ensure good team morale and spirit
Utilization forecasting and team management
Personnel skill assessment and development.
Project Management:
Successful completion of projects
Quality management according to the company procedures
Mentoring and guidance of project managers in a project director role.
Business development:
Engagement of potential and existing clients on future projects both locally in the African market and supporting our Global business with pursuits.
Business Opportunity management
Opportunity risk assessment
Proposal management
Sourcing of partners for opportunities.
Bid cost estimation Engineering:
Mentoring of project team
Approval and signoff of design
Review of design/study reports.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
At least 15 years experience in dams/hydropower and general water engineering
Fluent in English (ability to speak/write French will be an added benefit)
Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects and meeting delivery requirements.
Management experience of teams of 10 people or more.
Ability to and interest in guiding and mentoring junior engineers and designers contributing to the growth of our talent pipeline
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors in civil/mechanical engineering (Masters degree will be preferred)
Professionally Registered with ECSA or relevant professional body
Registration as an Approved Professional Person (South Africa) or equivalent
Qualifications :
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering; Masters degree will be preferred
- Professional registration with ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) or equivalent professional body
- At least 15 years experience in dams/hydropower and general water engineering
- Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects and meeting delivery requirements
- Management experience of teams of 10 people or more
- Fluent in English
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters in Civil Engineering or related field
- Registration as an Approved Professional Person (South Africa) or equivalent
- International experience in dam and hydropower projects
- Proven track record in business development and client relationship management
- Experience with environmental impact assessments for largescale water projects
- Proficiency in project management software and tools
- Knowledge of renewable energy integration with hydropower systems
- Familiarity with dam safety regulations and risk assessment methodologies
- Publications or presentations at international conferences related to dams and hydropower
Additional Information :
About AECOM
AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.
Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
