Technical Manager Drainage Networks (O&M)
Role Overview
Parsons is working with regions leading public service utilities to orchestrate large scale O&M transformation programs that drives Service Delivery Excellence, Operational Efficiencies, Capability Building, Change Management, and Outsource Maximization.
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Technical Manager Drainage Networks Operations and Maintenance to join our team! The Technical Manager will provide operational leadership to Parsons’s clients to enable safe, efficient and reliable operation and maintenance, will be accountable and responsible organizing, planning, and managing all staff and activities associated with the drainage system as well as maintaining the drainage system's quality and functionality.
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What You'll Be Doing
Developing and implementing a comprehensive maintenance plan for the drainage network with client priorities, which includes regular inspections and maintenance schedules designed to keep the drainage system and operational.
Monitor the maintenance teams responsible for maintaining the drainage system, which includes scheduling their work, providing necessary equipment and tools, and ensuring their work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.
Directing the activities of assigned staff, coordinating, prioritizing, and assigning tasks and projects, tracking, and reviewing work progress and activities.
Ensuring that all maintenance work and operations for the drainage system comply with safety policies, best practices and applicable regulations. This may involve maintaining records of safety inspections and reviewing incident reports to identify areas for improvement
Ensure O&M costs are in line with project budget and recommend cost-saving opportunities.
Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders including local authorities, government agencies, sub-contractors and community groups.
Manage all 3rd party contractors/ sub-contractors and extended warranties, including negotiation of O&M contracts with sub-contractors.
Evaluate all work in progress to ensure that quality, statutory code, and operational standards are adhered.
Administering contracts with and conferring with construction contractors and engineering/departmental staff, scheduling projects; providing technical oversight, inspecting work in progress and ensures that all work complies with contract specifications and applicable codes and standards.
Lead, coach and develop a team to ensure operational tasks are delivered on time, within scope and budget.
Driving maintenance training and upskilling programs for the continuous development of O&M staff and department's personnels
Oversee the development and implementation of manpower planning and management development programs to meet key objectives.
Ensure O&M activities are conducted and meeting safety and quality requirements.
Review and approve O&M provider change orders, as appropriate.
Review monthly operations reports provided by O&M partner. Guide in adapting corporate monitoring/ reporting/ analytics system needs.
Analyze O&M data and incidents and drive optimization and efficiency.
Review preventive and corrective maintenance reports provided by O&M partner.
Directing the maintenance of accurate records and files and preparing a variety of periodic and special reports and correspondence.
Investigating, evaluating, and determining the best applications of new technology and industry developments.
Recommending strategies that focus on maximum efficiency and continuous improvement of personnel, techniques, and equipment.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
- Degree in Civil Engineering with 25+ years of proven experience in the Drainage System Development and Operation & Maintenance Projects.
- Master’s degree in engineering is preferred. Desired Skills: Strong project management; Problem solving and organizational skills; Interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Experience in leading and managing long term O&M contracts.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring
- Ability to manage large infrastructure project complexity, processes, dynamics, stakeholders, budget, staff and outcomes.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English. Arabic an advantage
- We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
- Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ .
COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS
- Financial Wellness
- We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
- Work Life Harmony
- Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
- Career Development
- We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
- Veteran Support
- We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
- Mind & Body
- At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.
- Health
- Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.
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Requirements
- Degree in Civil Engineering with 25+ years of proven experience in the Drainage System Development and Operation & Maintenance Projects.
- Master’s degree in engineering is preferred. Desired Skills: Strong project management; Problem solving and organizational skills; Interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Experience in leading and managing long term O&M contracts.
- Ability to manage large infrastructure project complexity, processes, dynamics, stakeholders, budget, staff and outcomes.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English. Arabic an advantage
- We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
- Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ .
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