SMART Cities Lead - Strategic Planning Advisory Transportation

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!