Construction Manager - Electrical (PV)

LT-Larsen & Toubro; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

LT-Larsen & Toubro is seeking a Construction Manager - Solar PV to lead all on-site construction activities for utility-scale solar projects from ground-breaking through commissioning. You will supervise civil, mechanical and electrical works on site, ensuring adherence to drawings and safety standards.

The role demands extensive solar PV project experience and a hands-on, proactive approach to coordinating multi-discipline teams and tracking progress in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Construction management certification (PMP/CCM) desirable.
• 12 years of direct experience in utility-scale solar PV.

Responsibilities

• Direct all daily on-site construction activities, including civil works, mechanical assembly, and electrical works.
• Manage on-site infrastructure layout and logistics for millions of components.
• Resolve RFIs and design discrepancies promptly to avoid delays.
• Oversee pile load testing and torque validation for tracker mechanisms.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports with actual vs planned curves.

Education

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

Construction management certification (PMP/CCM) desirable

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.