Construction Manager - Electrical

Confidential Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Abu Dhabi seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to manage rehabilitation of PS-01 pumping station electrical works. You will plan, supervise and coordinate MV/LV distribution, switchgear, MCCs and control systems, ensuring safe, on-schedule execution.

Responsibilities include interface coordination with mechanical, SCADA and commissioning teams, review of drawings and submittals, and leadership of site engineers, technicians and subcontractors in a brownfield project

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering from a recognized university.
• 15+ years overall electrical engineering/construction experience.
• 8–10 years in construction management/leadership roles.
• Experience with pumping stations, water/utility projects or large MEP/EPC schemes.
• Knowledge of MV/LV power distribution and protection systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage electrical construction activities for rehabilitation projects.
• Plan, supervise and coordinate electrical installation per drawings and schedules.
• Oversee MV/LV distribution, transformers, switchgear and MCCs.
• Supervise testing/commissioning of electrical systems on large pumping assets.
• Coordinate interfaces with mechanical, HVAC, fire protection, control and SCADA teams.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, ITPs and construction documentation.
• Ensure work meets project specs, international standards and UAE regs.
• Lead site resources, subcontractors and safety practices.

Skills

Electrical systems

MV/LV distribution

Electrical installation

Project coordination

Subcontractor management

Interface with MEP/SCADA

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Job description

Lead and manage all electrical construction activities for the PS-01 pumping station rehabilitation project.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise electrical installation works in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements and project schedules.
• Manage electrical works associated with MV LV distribution systems, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, distribution boards and motor feeders.
• Supervise installation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems serving large pumping station equipment.
• Oversee installation and termination of MV LV power and control cables, cable trays, cable ladders, conduits and containment systems.
• Coordinate electrical interfaces with mechanical pumps, motors, HVAC, fire protection, instrumentation, control and SCADA systems.
• Review electrical shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, ITPs, technical submittals and construction documentation.
• Ensure all electrical works are executed in accordance with project specifications, approved drawings, applicable international standards and UAE authority requirements.
• Coordinate closely with Project Manager, Engineering Manager, QA QC, HSE, commissioning team, consultant, client, subcontractors and specialist vendors.
• Manage electrical subcontractors, supervisors, engineers, technicians and site resources.
• Monitor daily construction progress and ensure electrical activities remain aligned with the overall project programme.
• Identify construction constraints, technical issues and interface problems and ensure timely resolution.
• Coordinate shutdowns, isolations and tie-in activities associated with the rehabilitation of existing electrical infrastructure.
• Ensure brownfield electrical works are executed safely with minimum disruption to existing operational systems.
• Review and coordinate electrical load schedules, single-line diagrams, cable schedules, equipment layouts and protection control schematics.
• Supervise installation and testing of earthing, bonding, lightning protection and electrical protection systems.
• Coordinate installation and testing of lighting, small power, emergency lighting and other auxiliary electrical systems.
• Coordinate with instrumentation and control teams for interfaces involving PLC, SCADA, RTU, telemetry and motor control systems.
• Coordinate FAT, SAT, pre-commissioning, commissioning and performance testing of electrical equipment and systems.
• Ensure completion of inspection requests, test records, punch lists and commissioning dossiers.
• Monitor material requirements and coordinate with procurement and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of electrical equipment and materials.
• Ensure electrical works comply with approved QA QC procedures, ITPs, inspection requirements and HSE standards.
• Participate in technical meetings, progress meetings and coordination meetings with the client and consultant.
• Support preparation of progress reports, look-ahead schedules and construction status updates.
• Ensure proper completion of as-built drawings, testing records, O M manuals and handover documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to the electrical construction team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 15 years of overall electrical engineering/construction experience.
• Minimum 8–10 years in a construction management/leadership position.
• Proven experience in pumping stations, wastewater treatment plants, water infrastructure, utilities, industrial facilities or major MEP/EPC projects.
• Strong experience in MV/LV electrical systems and electrical power distribution.
• Experience with transformers, MV/LV switchgear, MCCs, protection systems, motor feeders and electrical control systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical installation, testing and commissioning.
• Experience managing electrical subcontractors, vendors and site teams.
• Experience working on brownfield rehabilitation, refurbishment or upgrade projects will be highly preferred.
• UAE/GCC project experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with major utility/water authority projects in Abu Dhabi will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety, QA/QC and project documentation requirements.
• Good knowledge of MS Office; familiarity with Primavera P6 and AutoCAD is preferred.