Construction Manager - Electrical (PV)

Larsen & Toubro; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro is seeking a Construction Manager - Solar PV to lead on-site construction for utility-scale solar plants in Abu Dhabi. You will oversee civil, mechanical, and electrical work, ensuring alignment with drawings, safety standards, and local regulations.

The role requires a strong field presence and proactive coordination with multi-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and 12+ years of direct experience in solar PV

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Construction management certification (PMP/CCM) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily on-site construction activities for utility-scale solar PV projects.
• Oversee civil works, mechanical assembly, and electrical systems installation.
• Coordinate material staging, logistics, and temporary facilities.
• Resolve RFIs and design discrepancies to avoid delays.
• Manage pile load testing and torque validation of tracker mechanisms.
• Prepare progress reports with actual vs. planned curves and look-ahead plans.

Skills

On-site construction management

Civil engineering

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

PMP certification

CCM certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

The Construction Manager - Solar PV is responsible for leading all on-site construction activities for utility-scale Solar Photovoltaic (PV) power plants from ground-breaking through mechanical completion and commissioning. This role ensures that structural racking, tracker systems, PV modules, DC/AC cabling, central/string inverters, and substation infrastructure are executed on time, within budget, and in strict compliance with engineering drawings, safety standards, and local utility regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct all daily on-site construction activities, including civil works (grading, access roads, piling), mechanical assembly (trackers, structures, module mounting), and electrical works (DC combiners, AC collection systems, inverter stations).
• Manage on-site infrastructure layout, including material staging areas, temporary facilities, and logistics for millions of fragile components (modules, tracking units).
• Resolve technical field issues, requests for information (RFIs), and design discrepancies promptly to eliminate site delays.
• Oversee pile load testing (tension, compression, lateral) and torque validation programs for structural tracker mechanisms.
• Prepare comprehensive daily, weekly, and monthly construction progress reports outlining actual vs. planned curves (S-curves), workforce histograms, and look-ahead plans.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering. A construction management certification (e.g., PMP, CCM) is highly desirable.
• 12 years of direct experience in managing utility-scale solar PV developments.