Director, Operations Management

Company: Brookfield
Location: Toronto
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Brookfield is a global alternative asset manager with over $600 billion in assets under management. We have over a 100-year history of owning and operating assets with a focus on property, renewable energy, infrastructure and private equity. Our assets are held through a growing portfolio of private funds and public, listed entities. We are proud of our track record for achieving strong risk-adjusted returns for our clients, partners and shareholders across all market conditions. Brookfield is publicly listed on the NYSE, TSX and Euronext Amsterdam. Business Group The Brookfield Infrastructure Group is one of Brookfield Asset Management's primary operating platforms. The Infrastructure Group operates and manages $94 billion of assets owned through its listed and unlisted investment vehicles. Our portfolio is comprised of long-life, high quality infrastructure assets with high barriers to entry that generate stable and growing cash flows. Our portfolio of infrastructure assets are primarily in the utilities, transport, energy and communication infrastructure sectors, located in North and South America, Europe and Australasia. The Role As a key member of the Brookfield Infrastructure Asset Management team in Toronto, reporting to the VP, Portfolio Management, the Director, Operations will, among other activities, oversee and, support the ongoing development and construction of our existing and forthcoming asset classes in North and South America. As Brookfield's local technical generalist resource, the Director, in conjunction with other investment partners, and our advisors, will be focused on 1) supporting the technical due diligence of new investments and 2) contributing to the oversight over related capital expenditures and lifecycle activities, with a strong emphasis on the achievement of key performance metrics and adherence to health and safety protocol. Under this role you will review current processes, systems and infrastructure to ensure that Brookfield is well positioned to support the growth of each respective business. In addition, the Director will provide financial and advisory support to the key business leaders within the internal Infrastructure team. Key Accountabilities:--- Support the technical assessment and underwriting of new investments in partnership with our transaction team:- Engage and manage external consultants as required- Participate in site visits and management meetings with the purpose of information gathering in order to test the integrity of the assets under consideration- Support the underwriting of capex and opex projections- Assess the risks associated to the prospective transaction including analyses of:* EPC contracts and/or O&M arrangements* Technical and business acumen of the management team* Health & Safety compliance, and supporting practices* Social and environmental responsibility and sustainability- As required, provide technical support to other aspects of the pending transaction such as traffic and revenue projections and capacity limitations of the asset--- Provide technical support to the business development team in support of future opportunities--- Be a strong contributor to the oversight of the delivery and management of Capital Expenditures for assets under management:- Ensure that projects are properly planned and scoped, and that delivery is performing against the intended schedule and budget- Provide recommendations on key issues that improve the overall effectiveness of the capital projects in support of corporate and operational objectives.- Assess project control procedures and risk management tools- Coordinate contractual arrangements with subcontractors and suppliers according to the project scope- Ensure that shareholders are kept apprised of the project's progress--- Working alongside the Portfolio Management leadership team to monitor and advise on Life Cycle capex activities- Ensure that long term maintenance capital plans are in place and tracking to projections- Conduct a regular review of Life Cycle capex programs in conjunction with local technical teams with a goal to achieve improved scale, efficiency and effectiveness--- Become a compliance ambassador with respect to our mandated corporate policies and procedures including Health and Safety, Code of Conduct and Ethics--- Oversight of performance and implementation of Health and Safety program amongst our asset portfolio--- Participate in the preparation of management reports and presentations to Brookfield Infrastructure senior management Skills & Qualifications:--- B.Sc Engineering, (mechanical, electrical, civil or equivalent). In addition, a degree in business would be beneficial, but not required.--- Minimum experience of 10 years in execution of infrastructure projects including direct field experience--- Experience with direct leadership, and successful delivery of large construction projects preferred--- Deep knowledge and experience in EPC construction contracting, including strong commercial experience in balancing risk and reward in large contracts--- Advance working knowledge of project controls, scheduling systems and risk management tools--- Familiarity with Health and Safety best practices--- Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese desirable--- Commitment to excellence in safety and environmental management--- Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative--- Exceptional analytical and organizational skills--- Excellent written and oral communication skills--- Exemplifies the right motivation by aspiring to achieve collective goals--- Penchant for seeking out new experiences, knowledge and candid feedback--- Collaborate across all levels while respectful to opinions and sharing of information, grounded in research--- Self-motivated and proactive, with respect to both managing workload and professional development--- Ability to work in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced environment, to adapt quickly and to manage changing priorities At Brookfield, we care about your privacy and strive to protect Applicant Data throughout the recruitment process. 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