Technical Specialist - Water at AECOM

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 large-sized projects
• Responsible for financial management of projects in the sector
• Work collaboratively at both an internal and external, client-facing 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 write-ups 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 sign-off 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:

• Bachelor’s in civil/mechanical engineering (Master’s degree will be preferred)
• Professionally Registered with ECSA or relevant professional body
• Registration as an Approved Professional Person (South Africa) or equivalent

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; Master's 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 large-scale 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