Senior Project Manager – Substation

Posted Date about 1 month ago
Location United Arab Emirates
Discipline Energy
Job Reference 33655
Salary 0.0
Job Purpose:
To lead the successful execution of 3 nos. of each 132 kV Substation EPC projects under a major Power Transmission Company, ensuring full compliance with client specifications, project timelines, cost controls, quality benchmarks, and HSE requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Leadership & Delivery
  • Manage the complete EPC lifecycle of 132 kV Substation projects from design to handover.
  • Drive engineering coordination, procurement planning, construction management, testing, and commissioning as per client guidelines.
  • Ensure timely achievement of project milestones and proactive management of critical paths using Primavera (P6).
2. Client & Stakeholder Management
  • Act as the primary liaison with client engineers, consultants, and project monitoring teams.
  • Ensure all submittals (designs, drawings, material approvals, method statements) are aligned with client specifications.
  • Prepare and present progress reports, look-aheads, and recovery plans during client progress meetings.
3. Contractual & Commercial Oversight
  • Interpret and implement client project contracts, including FIDIC-based clauses.
  • Manage claims, variations, EOTs, and ensure timely billing and collection of certified payments.
  • Lead procurement follow-ups to ensure delivery compliance with client -approved vendors.
4. Quality, Safety & Compliance
  • Enforce QA/QC protocols aligned with client quality standards and ISO norms.
  • Conduct regular HSE audits, toolbox talks, and ensure zero non-compliance during client inspections.
  • Coordinate with third-party labs and testing agencies for FAT, SAT, and pre-commissioning activities.
5. Team & Resource Management
  • Lead multidisciplinary site teams including engineers, QA/QC, HSE, civil, MEP, and subcontractors.
  • Mentor site managers and construction teams for client project-specific documentation and reporting standards.
  • Ensure adequate manpower, equipment, and materials are deployed to avoid site delays.
Qualifications & Experience:
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Power Engineering .
  • Experience: Minimum 15–20 years in substation EPC execution with at least 5–7 years handling client projects.
  • Knowledge: Familiarity with client Standard Specifications, procedures, submittal templates, and approval protocols.
  • Certifications: PMP or equivalent preferred; client Safety Passport is mandatory or to be obtained upon hiring.
  • Arabic speaking nationals are preferred
Skills Required:
  • Hands-on experience managing EHV GIS substations.
  • Proficiency in project planning tools (Primavera P6, MS Project).
  • Strong client-facing and communication skills with experience handling client weekly/monthly meetings.
  • Working knowledge of vendor interfaces for major equipment (GIS, Power Transformers, Protection Systems, SAS).
  • Sound understanding of UAE authority approvals (CICPA, ADDC, Civil Defense, etc.) and construction regulations.