Job Description and Requirements
Introduction
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has infrastructure assets with
annual operations and maintenance (O&M;) costs estimated at US$27 billion.
KSA is looking to reduce O&M;costs and realize maximum whole life cycle
value and performance. To do so the National Project, Operations and
Maintenance, Management Organization (NPMO) aka Mashroat was
established. NPMO appointed Bechtel as
their overall programme manager and are now seeking to appoint an
internationally recognised and experienced O&M;organisation to support
Bechtel and NPMO in delivering their vision.
This is a ‘not to exceed price’ contract to be delivered in 3 years
with substantial penalties for not meeting schedule. In summary the scope is:
Alignment: Establish the organization, and write the
National O&M;Manual which will include the required systems, processes
and procedures that will form the minimum requirements for efficient and
effective O&M;management by Saudi Government ministries.
Enablement: Transform 10 Saudi Government
ministries into more efficient and effective O&M;planning and management
organizations. Enablement includes the following key elements:
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Restructuring the ministries O&M;organization
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Supporting the ministries to engage suitably
qualified O&M;management consultants
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Supporting the ministries and their
consultants to implement the Mashroat Manual
·
Supporting the ministries and their
consultants to develop the ministries Saudi National professionals
Evaluation and Monitoring: Provide ongoing support to the ministries
in the following:
·
Develop a process for reviewing the
effectiveness of Enablement by assessing the implementation of the Mashroat
Manual by the ministries.
·
Develop a system for measuring the impact of
the implementation by supporting development of a national dashboard for
O&M;performance.
The KBR in-Kingdom team will be 47 strong comprising 38 western expats,
6 Saudi nationals, and 3 other country nationals.
The
position will be based in Riyadh, with occasional visits to other areas of
the Kingdom as required. The position
is for 3 years with a minimum commitment of 6 months required.
Manages:
·
The in-country and out of country Enablement team
Reports to:
·
O&M;Technical
Director (i.e. the KBR Programme Director)
·
Bechtel Enablement
Directors of 10 KSA Ministries
Interfaces with:
·
The KBR Core
Knowledge Director & the KBR Asset Management Director
·
Ministry counterpart
directors responsible for enablement
Primary Roles and Responsibilities:
Enablement is all about
building the capability of the Ministry staff using an O&M;Management
Office (OMMO) for consistent implementation of the National O&M;Manual. Bechtel
will lead and coordinate the Enablement, with O&M;technical expertise
provided by KBR. The enablement focus for the duration of this contract will
be on ten (10) Ministries. The
enablement process is dynamic, that is not every Ministry will require an
equal amount of support, and flexibility is key to the overall success.
Responsibilities shall
include, but not be limited to delivering the following to an agreed not to
exceed budget and schedule:
·
Prepare department operating procedure to include organization, roles
and responsibilities and processes.
·
Provide leadership and direction to the Enablement Department
comprising 10 O&M;Managers as direct reports.
Phase 1 – Assessment
(typically four months)
·
develop an MOU between
Mashroat and the Ministry for milestones and deliverables
·
Identify key stakeholders
and form a steering committee.
·
Assess Ministry management
systems, processes, and O&M;delivery model.
·
Assess Ministry
capabilities, organizational structure and staff.
·
Design an OMMO based on the
assessment data
·
Propose an OMMO business
case.
·
Evaluate the Document
Management (DM) requirements of the Ministry and make recommendations for
procurement of a DM platform.
Phase 2 – Capability
Building (typically eight months)
Develop the scope of work for
the RFP to procure O&M;Management Consultancy for each Ministry and
support Bechtel in the procurement of the consultant.
Phase 3 – Operations
(typically six months)
·
Provide direct support to
the Ministries for oversight of the OMMOs
·
Provide training on the
National O&M;Manual to the Ministries and OMMOs.
·
Support Ministries with OMMO
monitoring and evaluation.
Requirements
·
Ideally the candidate should have worked with KBR either as an
employee, supplier, JV partner or client representative for a minimum of 3
years
·
Bachelor of Science / Engineering in an engineering discipline from an
accredited university. Post-graduate degree preferred.
·
Minimum 20 years’ experience in a related field on national /
international major initiatives/ developments.
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Expert in the implementation of O&M;best practice standards and
processes.
·
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills. Arabic skills
is a plus.
·
Experience working internationally (preference for Middle East / KSA).
·
Record of engagement with a wide range of stakeholders and wider
commercial and public sector stakeholders.
A proven record of accomplishment instituting continuous improvement
and supporting capacity building / talent development (preferably in KSA).
·
Strong project management experience and capability especially with
multi-national and multi-discipline teams. Excellent communicator, leader and
team builder. Experienced in coaching
and training of teams
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