Manager - Dry Utility

Role Overview

Manager - Dry Utility at AD Ports Group. The role ensures that all dry utility submissions from third-party developers comply with AD Ports' development standards, relevant authority regulations, and long-term infrastructure requirements.

Role Purpose

Ensure all dry utility submissions from third-party developers comply with AD Ports' development standards, relevant authority regulations, and long-term infrastructure requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Design Review & Compliance

• Review dry utility designs including electrical networks, substations, telecom systems, district cooling networks, and gas infrastructure to ensure compliance with AD Ports' standards and authority requirements.
• Evaluate load demand calculations, capacity assessments, equipment layouts, and network configurations.
• Ensure all designs consider long-term operations, maintenance access, safety standards, and future expansion capability.

Infrastructure Integration

• Verify integration of proposed dry utility systems with existing and planned infrastructure to ensure proper connectivity, redundancy, and operational efficiency.
• Assess impact of new developments on existing networks and recommend upgrades, diversions, or system reinforcements.
• Review corridor allocations, utility clearances, and cross-utility interfaces to prevent conflicts between dry utilities and other infrastructure systems.

Authority Coordination & Approvals

• Issue Master Developer/Owner dry utility NOCs for authority submissions after consolidating internal and technical comments.
• Coordinate with authorities such as ADDC, Transco, Etisalat, Du, and gas authorities regarding power loads, substations, routing corridors, and compliance approvals.
• Prepare review reports, technical comments, and authority submission letters.

Project Management & Support

• Support plot-level applications involving new power connections, telecom routing, gas supply, and district cooling load changes.
• Manage review cycles from concept to detailed design, ensuring quality, compliance, and authority acceptance.
• Maintain updated records of dry utility load allocations, approvals, and infrastructure capacities.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Participate in coordination meetings with developers, consultants, and authorities to resolve technical issues and streamline approvals.
• Coordinate with dry utility consultants across electrical, telecom, gas, and district cooling disciplines to ensure coordinated and compliant submissions.
• Facilitate technical workshops and coordination sessions to resolve conflicts and finalize utility solutions.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with dry utility regulations, codes, and emerging technologies relevant to utility delivery and smart infrastructure environments.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or associated field.
• Master's Degree or equivalent preferred.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Urban Planning with multi-discipline approach.
• Minimum 5 years of local experience.

Language Requirements

• Written and Spoken English is essential.
• Arabic is preferred.