Job Description

• Relocation Authorized:None * Telework Type:Part-Time Telework * Work Location:Various Locations Project Description: Saudi Arabian Bechtel Company is providing Executive Project Management consultancy services (including technical, commer

Relocation Authorized: None Telework Type: Part-Time Telework Work Location: Various Locations Project Description: Saudi Arabian Bechtel Company is providing Executive Project Management consultancy services (including technical, commercial, and construction management) for the development of certain defined aspects of the NEOM Infrastructure in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.' NEOM is a planned cross-border city in the Tabuk Province of northwestern Saudi Arabia. The site is near the Red Sea and the borders of Egypt, Israel, and Jordan. It will cover a total area of 26,500 km2 (10,200 sq mi) and will extend 460 km along the coast of the Red Sea.' NEOM will be the home and workplace to more than a million residents from around the world. It will include towns and cities, ports and enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues, and tourist destinations. As a hub for innovation, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and companies will come to research, incubate, and commercialize new technologies and enterprises in groundbreaking ways. POSITION SUMMARY Liveability describesthe conditions of a good life for all inhabitants of regions and communities including their physical and mental wellbeing. Liveability is based on the principles of smart infrastructure and sustainability. The Sr Liveability Specialist will be assigned to the Engineering functional group but work closely with the sustainability team, to provide guidance and direction to critical components of a liveable city during design which includes public open spaces, public transport, housing affordability, walkability and social infrastructure. Using the candidate's knowledge of how liveability indicators can be embedded to the project's recreational assets, site wide infrastructure, and real estate (comprising of Hotels, Ultra Luxury mansions, Villages, lifestyle and resorts). Performs duties with a high degree of latitude, exercising independent judgment and reason. Provides technical guidance to other liveability resources and other support groups.The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving abilities, and the desire to innovate. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Reviews project plans, standard engineering details and specifications for improving the liveability indicators on various engineering designs/layouts. Help the engineering teams to monitor and manage progress of the Lead Designers/Consultants Organization who will be working on urban design principles of liveability. Recommends and implements changes in design/layouts to improve liveability standards. Advises project team of obvious discrepancies or trends in design that may be detrimental to the project liveability standards. Provides inputs during preparation of essential contractual documents such as Scope of Work. Identify and implement sustainability requirements considering liveability. Interface with clients and stakeholders to make presentations, and obtain contractual and statutory approvals Support the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and job satisfaction. Assist in on-the-job-training of assigned personnel and provide input for their performance evaluations. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Broad knowledge of Liveable Urban Design Principles for comprehensive development which includes: a.Institutional (good governance - IT connectivity) b.Social (Education, Health, Safety and Security) c.Economic (Economy and Employment) and d.Physical (housing, energy supply, transportation and mobility, open spaces, water supply water management, wastewater management, Air quality - reduced pollution) Understands the technical issues related to the development of various physical aspects like housing construction, energy supply, sanitation etc. and their corresponding design aspects and design features and unique engineering design requirements. Knowledge of precedents in the specialty area and knowledge of various indexes like governance health, education, housing energy, mobility, water wastewater, solid waste and pollution index which are a measure of a good liveable city/area. Knowledge of how liveability aspects are embedded into projects recreational assets (comprising of site wide infrastructure, Ski Slopes) and real estate (comprising of Hotels, Ultra Luxury mansions, Villages, lifestyle and resorts). Experienced with managing sustainability integration into the design of various buildings, neighborhoods, sanitation and water management facilities. Experienced with the practices and procedures as well as applicable International Design Codes and Standards for liveability. Advertises technical issues and recommends solutions. Skilled in oral and written communication and has presentation skills. Skills & Qualifications: A recognized Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture or Social Sciences from an accredited college or university with an overall experience of 10 years. Candidates with minimum 4 to 5 years' of progressive experience in dealing with liveability aspects of a region and having completed courses on Urban development and liveability aspects of a city/region will be preferred. Relevant experience in the KSA or MENA region and a sound understanding of the cultural norms and requirements of the region. Ability to assist in making clear judicious planning procedures and user-friendly templates to assist entities in undertaking forward, judicious planning. Strong English language communication and report writing skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office. Must have excellent interpersonal skills, be a team player and have a knowledge sharing approach. Ability to solve problems by thinking laterally and be able to understand the needs and requirements of the client and various entities - in order to provide planning / design / feasibility solutions. Must be able to work within a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team and manage ambitious multi-cultural relationships across a range of entities. Must be self-driven and able to plan and execute work without direct supervision from senior management and/or peers. Must be flexible and adapt to working in a demanding PMO environment, including the need to travel and work remotely if / when required. In accordance with the laws of Saudi Arabia, Bechtel has adopted mandatory COVID-19 safety protocols for all work locations in the country. These requirements may include vaccination and testing. Any and all offers of employment with Bechtel in Saudi Arabia are expressly conditioned upon the applicant's willingness and ability to comply with all COVID-19 related safety laws and Bechtel protocols in place at the time of a candidate's start date. A candidate's failure or refusal to comply with such laws and protocols renders an issued offer null and void. This requirement cannot be waived by a recruiter, manager, or supervisor. Your submission of an application for employment with Bechtel in Saudi Arabia constitutes your understanding and acknowledgment of this express condition.