SMART Cities Lead - Strategic Planning & Advisory (Transportation)
Dubai, ARE
Job Description
As a Smart Cities Lead within our Transportation sector, you will lead/ work with a team of engineers, architects, master planners, and technology specialists to deliver cutting-edge solutions for smart city projects, in terms of strategy and planning as inputs to multi-disciplinary large scale masterplanning and infrastructure design projects. You will be responsible for overseeing the strategy development, planning and design, and integration of infrastructure systems that leverage technology to improve urban sustainability, resilience, and livability.
Responsibilities:
Project Leadership : Lead the conceptualization, planning, and design of smart city projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives, budget constraints, and regulatory requirements.
Team Management: Manage a team of professionals, including engineers, architects, urban planners, and IT specialists, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure project success and employee development.
Client Engagement : Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, as a SMART City SME, building and maintaining strong relationships through regular communication, project updates, and responsive service delivery.
Technical Expertise : Provide technical leadership and expertise in the design and implementation of smart city infrastructure, including transportation systems, utilities, buildings, and public spaces, integrating innovative technologies such as IoT, AI, and data analytics.
Innovation and Research : Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in smart city design and infrastructure development, and incorporate innovative solutions into project designs to drive sustainable and resilient urban development.
Quality Assurance : Ensure the quality and accuracy of project deliverables, conducting reviews, assessments, and audits to uphold design standards, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction.
Collaboration and Coordination : Foster collaboration and coordination among internal teams, external consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to streamline project workflows, resolve issues, and optimize resource utilization.
Risk Management : Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and challenges, proactively addressing issues related to scope creep, schedule delays, budget overruns, and technical constraints.
Performance Monitoring : Establish performance metrics and KPIs to track project progress, evaluate outcomes, and drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes and methodologies.
Business Development : Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities for new projects, preparing proposals, participating in client presentations, and promoting the firm's capabilities and expertise in smart city infrastructure design
Minimum Requirements:
15+ years of experience in infrastructure design and project management, with a focus on urban development, transportation, utilities, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams on complex projects, preferably in the context of smart city initiatives.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of delivering innovative solutions to address urban challenges.
Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and resources to meet project objectives and client expectations.
Familiarity with relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices in smart city planning, design, and implementation.
Passion for sustainability, resilience, and equitable urban development, with a commitment to creating inclusive and thriving communities through smart city solutions.
Join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of cities through transformative smart city infrastructure projects!
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban planning, architecture, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
15+ years of experience in infrastructure design and project management, with a focus on urban development, transportation, utilities, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams on complex projects, preferably in the context of smart city initiatives.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of delivering innovative solutions to address urban challenges.
Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and resources to meet project objectives and client expectations.
Familiarity with relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices in smart city planning, design, and implementation.
Passion for sustainability, resilience, and equitable urban development, with a commitment to creating inclusive and thriving communities through smart city solutions.
Join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of cities through transformative smart city infrastructure projects!
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About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
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You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
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ReqID: J10095135
Business Line: Transportation
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa
Career Area: Planning
Work Location Model: On-Site
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