Utility Liaison Manager (KSIA)

Project Overview:Bechtel has been involved over the last 80 years in some of the world’s busiest and most complex airport projects, including Greenfield and Brownfield developments. In the GCC, we have held significant roles on King Khalid, King Fahad, Dubai, Hamad, and Muscat international airports. Saudi Arabian Bechtel Company has been appointed to provide project management consultancy services (including technical, commercial, and construction management) for the development of a state of the art international airport in the city of Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.King Salman International Airport will have a capacity of up to 120 million travelers by 2030 and 185 million travelers by 2050, and the capacity to process up to 3.5 million tons of cargo by 2050.Bechtel will provide PMC services for three new terminals; Terminal 6 is a new build ‘low cost carrier’ – hyper efficient terminal with gross floor area of 450,000m2, capacity of 20mppa; Iconic Terminal is a new build ‘new concept’ terminal with gross floor area of 1M m2, capacity of 40 to 45 mppa, and Private Aviation Terminal and hangars for VIPs and business jet passengers.Job Summary:As the Utility Liaison Manager, you will lead the development and implementation of processes to effectively manage interactions with utility stakeholders. Your primary responsibility will be to nurture and sustain relationships with these stakeholders throughout the project's duration, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.Major Responsibilities:Establish Processes and Procedures: Establish processes and procedures to manage the interface with KSA Utility stakeholders, ensuring effective engagement and communication.Identify Stakeholder Needs: Define the needs of each stakeholder group and use this understanding to develop relevant communication and engagement initiatives.Develop RACI Matrix: Create a RACI Matrix for all stakeholders, both internal and external, to clarify roles and responsibilities.Facilitate Communication: Facilitate structured communication between workstreams, Client departments, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration.Lead Workshops and Meetings: Coordinate workshops, meetings (both online and face-to-face), and working groups, ensuring all meetings are recorded with minutes.Attend Meetings and Track Actions: Attend weekly/monthly meetings as necessary for all types of projects, keeping track of required actions from all stakeholders and following up on progress.Support and Coordinate Utility Strategy: Work with the Client (and/or their designated Representative) to support and coordinate the utility strategy, incorporating lessons learned from discussions with stakeholders and project teams.Outreach for Permit Requirements: Proactively engage with utility stakeholders to clarify their specific requirements for obtaining necessary permits. Ensure that all relevant documentation is collected, completed, and submitted in a timely manner to facilitate the permit acquisition process effectively.Monitor Technical Interfaces: Monitor and report on the status of interfaces with stakeholders, identifying and escalating risks, issues, and concerns of delays promptly and effectively.Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of stakeholder interactions and project developments.Assist Project Teams: Assist and guide project teams by drawing on expertise to inform stakeholder’s inputs in relation to utilities.Report Project Status: Inform the Stakeholder Manager of any potential delays in project completion or milestones.Perform Related Duties: Perform any other related duties and responsibilities consistent with the job title/position.