Interim Project Manager (Renewables)

Terracotta Outsourcing; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracotta Outsourcing in Abu Dhabi seeks a Manager, Project Delivery – Renewables with 8+ years in energy project leadership. The role focuses on delivering large PV power projects (500MW+) with BESS exposure, coordinating EPC contractors, and guiding projects through construction and delivery phases.

The ideal candidate will drive project execution, manage complex stakeholder interfaces, and ensure compliance with HSE standards and contracts within the GCC region.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project management leadership in the Energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop project delivery strategies and manage budgets and construction costs.
• Oversee delivery performance of project companies and EPC contractors.
• Monitor delays, risks, and technical issues; report to senior management.
• Coordinate with Operations and Maintenance for readiness and compliance.
• Build relationships with EPC contractors, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Facilitate transfer of resources and knowledge across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Risk management

Education

Bachelor

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE | On-site

We are currently looking for a Manager, Project Delivery – Renewables to join a leading energy organization in Abu Dhabi.

This opportunity would suit an experienced project management professional with 8+ years of experience in the Energy sector, including strong exposure to utilities and/or EPC environments. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record delivering large-scale PV power projects (500MW+), with BESS exposure, and experience managing projects through the construction and delivery phase.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution, Monitoring & Control

• Develop project delivery strategies, including project organization, Owner's Engineer scope, third-party inspection requirements, project budgets, and associated construction costs.
• Oversee project delivery performance by project companies and EPC contractors, with particular focus on HSE, contract and claims management, project schedules, and compliance with agreed standards.
• Monitor and manage project delays, risks, deviations, and technical issues in coordination with relevant Project Delivery functions.
• Coordinate with Technical, Asset Management, and project company teams to address technical deviations, project challenges, and EPC contractor performance.
• Review monthly project reports, identify key risks and deviations, and provide clear reporting to senior management.
• Conduct regular project site visits and monitor overall delivery progress.

Stakeholder Coordination & Delivery Integration

• Lead the identification, selection, and onboarding of key project management resources for new projects, ensuring alignment with project management practices and culture.
• Take a leadership role with key project stakeholders, including EPC contractors and offtakers, and act as Project Director until the appointed Project Director is fully onboarded.
• Work closely with Operations & Maintenance teams to ensure projects are prepared for the operational phase and comply with service contracts, HSE standards, SLAs, regulatory requirements, and project specifications.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with EPC contractors, key vendors, strategic partners, and internal and external stakeholders while safeguarding business interests and maintaining high standards of business ethics.
• Facilitate the transfer of project delivery resources, knowledge, and value across projects and support the continued growth of the generation business, including desalination projects.

Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Incorporate relevant market policies, industry best practices, rules, and qualitative factors into project optimization and utilization models.
• Monitor project forecasts and identify opportunities to reduce cost and time while improving project performance.
• Identify synergies across projects to optimize cost and performance through resource sharing, strategic investments, and lessons learned.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for continuous improvement across ongoing power generation projects.
• Support the evaluation of project economics, cash flows, variation orders, extensions of time, force majeure events, sensitivity analyses, and alternative execution scenarios.
• Share project management expertise and lessons learned across the project portfolio while addressing capability and delivery gaps within project management teams.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience in project management leadership roles within the Energy sector, with Utilities and/or EPC Contractor experience.
• Experience delivering large-scale PV power projects (500MW+), with exposure to BESS.
• Previous management experience with an EPC Contractor or IPP during the construction phase of multiple projects.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Master's Degree in Engineering or relevant professional certification/diploma.
• 10+ years of relevant project management experience in large-scale power generation projects.
• Experience delivering 500MW+ PV projects with BESS exposure in GCC countries.
• Dual experience in management positions with both EPC Contractors and IPPs during the construction phase of multiple projects.
• Strong understanding of, and proven exposure to, key power generation stakeholders in the Middle East, including EPC contractors, major equipment suppliers, and offtakers.