Site Authorities Manager

ALEC Engineering and Contracting L.LC. (ALEC), part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), is a large construction company with related businesses operating in the GCC with a presence in Africa. ALEC has consistently evolved and grown over the last 20 years to become a trusted partner for the execution of complex and iconic construction projects. The company builds and provides construction solutions to exceed our clients expectations for quality, safety, functionality, and aesthetics.

ALEC has extensive experience in complex projects across diverse sectors including airports, retail, hotels & resorts, high-rise buildings, themed projects as well as construction management, design management, estimating, cost planning and procurement.

ALEC also possesses a Design and Build capability, which enables us to provide integrated construction solutions to our clients. ALEC offers its clients a complete turnkey solution with construction, MEP, fit-out, energy efficiency solutions and solar opportunities, facilities management capabilities, heavy equipment rental as well as technology systems.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Site Authorities Manager to join our team

Position Overview

To manage authority approvals for a specific site, ensuring the documentation and drawings are to standard. Creating and maintaining relationships with the appropriate representatives for the area.

Core Job Functions

• Supervise and guide the Authorities Engineer and Authorities Clerk in their duties with local authorities e.g., DM, ADM, RTA, TRA, CD, CA, ETISALAT, DU, DEWA, ADWEA, AWQAF etc.
• Prepare the weekly and monthly reports in coordination with the other relevant ALEC departments.
• Prepare the required reports and feed back required by Senior Management
• Update the design and construction teams with the any updated local authority regulations and local orders.
• Arrange all the technical and legal requirements of all permits and NOCs from all local authorities.
• Prepare and control all the authorities documents as per the Authorities Department filing system.
• Prepare and update the new tasks procedure and add it to the authorities procedures manual.
• Attend all the required site meetings as the site progresses e.g., safety, design coordination etc.
• Attend the Authorities Department internal meetings.
• Prepare periodical reports.
• Handle any online user account s with local authority departments.
• Prepare and submit the civil defence file for handing over in coordination with site team MEP and Operations
• Carry out the civil defence inspections in coordination with site team MEP, Operations and any relevant Sub Contractors
• Prepare the project close out files with local municipality engineers to obtain the completion certificate and the final completion certificate.
• Claim all the refundable deposits after the completion certificates have been issued.
• Write the lessons learned and update the procedures manual where applicable.
• Attend all the required exams by the local authorities regarding ALEC licenses.
• Attend all the compulsory seminars organised by the local authorities.
• Assist in administrative works as required by the Company Authorities Manager.

Requirements:

1. Requirements
2. BSc. in Civil Engineering
3. At least 10 years experience as an Authorities Engineer
4. At least 5 years working with the relevant local authorities

Skills & Abilities:

1. Proficient knowledge of verbal and written Arabic and English.
2. Good communications skills.
3. Good command of computer skills.

When applying, please ensure you include your CV