Alaro City Development FZC is an integrated, mixed-use city planned for
over 2,000 hectares in the North West Quadrant of the Lekki Free Zone.
Alaro City’s vision goes beyond alleviating what is a self-evident problem –
that of stifling urban congestion and a dearth of quality housing and
commercial property in Lagos and Africa as a whole. Rather, we aim to help
create the infrastructure – the living and working spaces, communities,
schools, and hospitals – that will help sustain and accelerate Nigeria’s
economic growth, meet the aspirations of Africa’s burgeoning middle
classes, and serve as a catalyst for further urban development.
The people in our team are multi-skilled and experts in their respective
fields. They possess a unique drive, underpinned by the desire to help
improve Africa’s urban development.
The company is looking to grow its utilities business by hiring a head of city utilities.
Responsibilities
Head of City Utilities is a strategic position that establishes and executes the business model and directs the strategy for city-scale utilities (water, power, gas, telecom and ICT) at Alaro City. A senior management position that works closely with the Construction & Delivery team, the Head of City Utilities coordinates with Rendeavour group management and management of other Rendeavour cities.
The position is responsible for all aspects of utility management:
- Financial and business strategy and oversight
- Budgeting, planning and development
- Policy development and implementation
- Operations and Maintenance
- Personnel management
- Contract preparation and implementation
Other responsibilities include:
- Lead and coordinate key engineering activities that affect Alaro City utilities.
- Provide leadership and coordination with all other groups to integrate project deliverables and plans to support procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
- Ensure all regulatory reports and deadlines are adhered to.
- Monitor and oversee internal quality standards that are met for the operational deliverables of maintenance services.
- Prepare high-quality weekly, monthly and other periodic reports on the status of utilities at Alaro City.
- Implement and ensure enforcement of best practices, policies and procedures for the utilities businesses.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departments, regulatory agencies, consultants and customers.
Requirements
Hard skills and experience:
- Minimum of 15 years of hands-on experience in an engineering setup or utility infrastructure, including but not limited to electricity generation and water treatment and distribution.
- Experience in construction, operation and maintenance of utilities infrastructure.
- Experience with gas utilities and sewage treatment.
- Experience with the commercial aspects of utility sales.
- Effective development or project management skills.
- Excellent business analysis skills.
- Excellent budgeting and reporting skills.
- Experience working with regulatory bodies and government agencies.
- Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering is a plus.
- Leadership experience in an engineering or construction firm is a major plus.
Soft skills:
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex infrastructure and energy concepts clearly to stakeholders.
- Experience negotiating with external or internal stakeholders.
Personal characteristics:
- Exceptional project management and cross-functional leadership skills, a process-focused and keen ability to foster collaboration, influence, and build trust in a highly matrixed organisation.
- The ability to work outside of standard business hours is expected of this position.