Utility Liaison Manager (Saudi National)

Parsons Corporation


Date: 5 hours ago
City: Riyadh
Contract type: Full time
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description

We are seeking a Utility Liaison Manager, to manage and coordinate with Utility Service Providers in support of the delivery of the program.

In this role, you will provide support to the program and construction team to assure on-schedule completion and in accordance with contractual obligations. We expect you to support negotiation, reporting and contract processes with utility companies, local authorities and other relevant project partners,

Specific Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate the delivery of all utilities related works across the program teams, ensuring that their inter dependencies are incorporated.
  • Support negotiation, reporting and contract processes with utility companies, local authorities and other relevant project partners through working in close conjunction with the Program Teams
  • Identify and escalate risks, issues and concerns of delays promptly and effectively.
  • Provide progress reports as required.
  • Facilitating and supporting key meetings (internal and external) with recording, writing and communicating actions and key points.
  • Assist and guide the program teams, drawing on expertise to inform and support the delivering consistency of design in relation to utilities.
  • Explore technical opportunities for developing innovation and value engineering across the program.
  • Work with the central utilities, finance and planning teams to coordinate existing budget controls and future budget requirements for utility works
  • Work with the client’s commercial agreements, land and property, procurement and legal teams alongside the program teams in developing and coordinating the utility strategy; including identification and incorporation of lessons learned through discussion with the stakeholders and teams.
  • Presentation of strategies and/or governance papers as required to ensure correct governance is obtained and maintained.
  • Ensure strong and auditable records are maintained.
  • Ensuring compliance to governance procedures during all stages of work.


Education & Specific Role Requirements

  • Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering with 10 years of overall experience
  • Chartered engineer (or equivalent relevant experience).
  • Ability to carry out robust independent checks on a wide variety of designs and produce, interpret and assess specifications, standards and technical reports.
  • Ability to resolve complex design problems, demonstrating a tenacious approach to tackling problems whilst maintaining attention to detail.
  • Track record of working within utilities and infrastructure projects with multiple stakeholders.
  • Technical and commercial knowledge of the KSA utility sector and the ability to confidently engage with the industry on these subjects
  • Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with a range of multidisciplinary stakeholders, demonstrating excellent influencing skills.
  • Ability to communicate, engage and influence a variety of external stakeholders at public forums.
  • Ability to communicate complex issues to stakeholders.
  • Strong written and spoken communication skills, strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
  • Strong team management, planning and organizational skills, and the ability to deliver under pressure to meet tight deadlines whilst gathering input from other functions.
  • Extensive experience of managing design and engineering, ranging from feasibility to detail design, working on a large, complex infrastructure project.
  • Experience in cost forecasting and management of stakeholder accounts with emphasis on application for payments.


Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

How to apply

To apply for this job you need to authorize on our website. If you don't have an account yet, please register.

Post a resume

Similar jobs

Purchasing Specialist | alfanar Electric

alfanar, Riyadh
3 hours ago
Job description:Job Purpose This position exists to performing purchase orders, status report and coordination activities efficiently, in timely manner and quality standards as per the defined policies and procedures to achieve departmental operational plans and developments.Key Accountability Areas Procurement and Supplier Management:Obtain and negotiate quotations from suppliers based on specifications mentioned in purchase requests.Search for new and competent suppliers to...

Specialist - Urban Design & Master planning - MAS 705

Qiddiya | القدية, Riyadh
6 hours ago
Qiddiya Investment Company is pioneering the development of a unique entertainment and cultural destination in Saudi Arabia, and we are searching for a dedicated Specialist in Urban Design & Master Planning to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a vital part in shaping the urban environment of Qiddiya through innovative design strategies that align with our...

Logistics Optimization Senior Manager

HungerStation | هنقرستيشن, Riyadh
7 hours ago
About The OpportunityBuilding a new logistics on-demand delivery serviceManaging reduction of delivery time.Managing delivery experience NPS score improvements.Enhancing orders stacking process. Managing reduction of all Hungerstation failures logistical, Vendor operation, and customers. Working with Delivery hero central team to enhance logistics service in KSA.Managing reduction of wastage per order.Managing changing logistics operation model from On-demand to shift model.Managing enhancements of...