Associate Director - Electrical Engineering
Date: 4 May 2024
Location: Riyadh, Al Riyadh, SA
Company: theredsead
Job Purpose
To develop all activities related to electrical work of Red Sea Global's (RSG's) projects through developing conceptual designs and drawings, and ensure adherence to international standards, monitoring consultants/contractors works and timelines, and developing RFQ in order to achieve optimal work delivery as per company’s vision and parameters.
Job Responsibilities - Leadership
Strategic Contribution • Direct the implementation of the annual business plan and targets and implement the strategic agenda of the Buildings and Places function to deliver RSG vision and mission. • Ensure that the strategy is translated into operational business plans for the Buildings and Places function and monitor the performance and execution of those plans in order to achieve functional objectives and deliver the company’s strategy. Leadership • Direct the activities of the Building and Places Electrical team to ensure that all work is carried out efficiently, in line with the strategic project management plans, policies and procedures. • Build and lead a motivated, engaged and competent team, by setting priorities and objectives, managing performance, and providing ongoing feedback and coaching to meet the functional challenges and goals. • Serve as a role model to ensure employees’ awareness and commitment to RSG vision, mission, values, fundamentals and corporate strategy to establish a highly engaged and motivated human resources, and continuously improve performance. Budget • Lead the preparation of the functional budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget so that the business is aware of anticipated costs/revenues, areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified, and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon.
Job Responsibilities - Functional
Electrical Design and Planning • Lead the coordination process with other senior team leaders for continuity of the project. • Responsible for design activities of complete electrical systems including power, lighting, emergency lighting, central battery systems, lighting control, earthing, lightning protection, telecom, security, ELV, BMS and energy management system as assigned. • Supervise and direct a team of senior engineers, designers and support personnel. • Coordination with Authorities for approvals of schemes • Manage and govern the preparation and planning of conceptual designs and drawings for various large-scale projects through translating the executive vision in coordination with the relevant parties e.g. subcontractors, consultant, etc., to ensure planned work sequence meets project objectives and company aspirations. • Direct the development of electrical systems specification, technical drawings and topographical maps, ensure that all the designs and specification comply with international standards of safety and security. • Audit and evaluate the shop drawings and composite drawings to ensure that there are no clashes between the services and the civil works in order to abide by the appropriate sequence and ensure compliance to international standards • Direct the assessment of electrical installation and operations and ensure adherence and compliance with international standards of safety and security. • Advise, support and review improved methods for electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, in order to meet the desired quality and standards. • Conduct meetings with Architecture and all consultants to discuss electrical design standards and requirement needed to cater projects’ needs. • Direct meeting with consultants, contractors and subcontractors, ensure that all works are executed as per agreed plans, scheduled timelines are met and maintained to ensure on-time delivery • Direct the evaluations of the material submittals thorough investigation and analyses and align it with the requested specifications before its submission to engineers and subcontractors to ensure optimal value of money and resource allocation efficiency. • Assures product quality by designing electrical testing methods; testing finished products and system capabilities, ensure that those products can support red sea climate and environment and don’t present any risk to the project. • Electrical Bids and Tenders • Direct the identification and categorization of all products and services required for the execution of all electrical projects and identify a list of potential suppliers/ vendors/ subcontractors for each. • Develop RFQ’s, and ensure that all the scope of work, specification, timelines are clear, send it to all the consultants/contractors to kick-off the bidding process. • Asses consultants/supplier, vendor and subcontractor tenders and specs and timelines to support the evaluation and selection of most appropriate provider • Direct the evaluation of all electrical related technical and financial bids submitted by respective subcontractors/sub-consultants to align their offers with TRSDC best interest. Execution / Testing / Handing Over • Monitor all subcontracting work and ensure it is being conducted according to the contractual obligations, international standards and codes as stipulated. • Monitor the testing all final electrical output and ensure it is fully operational in accordance to plan and desired output. • Direct and follow-up on all maintenance issues and ensure they are identified and treated at the design stage to avoid any possible delay or cost.
Job Responsibilities - Organizational
Policies, Systems, Processes, Procedures, Standards and Reports
• Follow all relevant functional policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions to ensure that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely functional MIS statements and reports to meet corporate and functional requirements, policies and standards.
Safety, Quality and Environment
• Apply safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures and controls to ensure employee safety, legislative compliance, delivery of high-quality products/service and a responsible environmental attitude.
Continuous Improvement
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of the department's systems, processes and practices considering ‘international best practice’, improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement.
Job Stakeholders - Internal
Job Stakeholders - External
Job Requirements - Qualification & Experience
Job Requirements - Skills
Job Context
• Associate Director Electrical will primarily be based in RSG HQ and will conduct site visits as needed.