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.
Parsons seeks a Technical Manager Drainage Networks Operations and Maintenance to provide operational leadership to clients.
The Technical Manager is accountable for organizing, planning, and managing all staff and activities associated with the drainage system and maintaining its quality and functionality.
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About the Role
Parsons is working with regions leading public service utilities to orchestrate large scale O&M transformation programs.
Parsons seeks a Technical Manager Drainage Networks Operations and Maintenance to provide operational leadership to clients.
The Technical Manager is accountable for organizing, planning, and managing all staff and activities associated with the drainage system and maintaining its quality and functionality.
What You'll Be Doing
- Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance plan for the drainage network with client priorities.
- Monitor maintenance teams, scheduling work, providing equipment and tools, and ensuring efficient high-standard completion.
- Direct assigned staff, coordinating, prioritizing, and assigning tasks and projects.
- Ensure maintenance work complies with safety policies, best practices, and applicable regulations.
- Ensure O&M costs are in line with project budget and recommend cost-saving opportunities.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including local authorities, government agencies, sub-contractors, and community groups.
- Manage third-party contractors and sub-contractors and extended warranties, including negotiating O&M contracts.
- Evaluate work in progress to ensure quality, statutory code, and operational standards.
- Administer contracts with construction contractors and engineering staff and provide technical oversight.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team to deliver operational tasks on time, within scope and budget.
- Drive maintenance training and upskilling programs for O&M staff.
- Oversee manpower planning and management development programs.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
- Degree in Civil Engineering with 25+ years of proven experience in Drainage System Development and Operation & Maintenance Projects.
- Experience in leading and managing long-term O&M contracts.
Desired Skills
- Master's degree in engineering is preferred.
- Strong project management, problem solving, and organizational skills.
- Interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage large infrastructure project complexity, processes, dynamics, stakeholders, budget, staff and outcomes.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English; Arabic an advantage.
About Parsons
Parsons cultivates an innovative culture guided by leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth.
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
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