Lead Project Manager -Turnkey Projects

GE Vernova; Dubai; Remote; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company based in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Lead Project Manager to oversee high voltage substation projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in turnkey projects, exceptional problem-solving skills, and be fluent in English with Arabic as a plus. Responsibilities include managing project teams, ensuring compliance, and meeting financial targets. This is a remote position with occasional travel required.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in High Voltage Substation.
• Experience managing small to medium sized Turn Key projects (USD 10M–15M).
• Strong oral and written English, Arabic is added value.

Responsibilities

• Drive the project team and manage customer and subcontractor relations.
• Track financial targets, revenue, and cash flow.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements and contractual obligations.

Skills

Project management

Team building

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Project Manager is responsible to drive the Project team comprising of follow up in Engineering, Project Controls, Finance Controls, EHS, Quality, Construction & Contracts Management and control the project activities in strict adherence to the defined processes and procedures.

Project Manager to lead EPC, turnkey, HV substations Design, Supply, Construction (including civil and MEP works) Installation, Testing & Commissioning activities.

Manage customer and subcontractor relations in line with contract requirements, company goals, compliance policies, and project priorities as defined by the Project Director.

Track and deliver financial targets including, but not limited to, revenue, cash flow, invoicing, and margin improvements, in coordination with Finance and other relevant functions.

Utilize project management and reporting tools efficiently and in line with the expectations of the GE Vernova Company.

The role is based in Abu Dhabi.

Job Description

Job Description

Roles And Responsibilities

Be the main point of contact for the Customer in all aspects of the project execution and ensure customer satisfaction.

Lead nominated projects and be responsible for technical and commercial follow-up of the projects from transfer / kick-off to Final closure FAC, ensuring compliance.

Reach and report project KPI’s and be accountable for sales, sales forecast, margin, on-time delivery, invoicing and cash collection.

Communication and project coordination with all internal stakeholders and external stakeholders (clients, consultants), drive actions and recovery plans.

Lead project teams in defining key project metrics and targets for items such as Project costs , track and report on progress to targets throughout project.

Maintain the data quality in the Project Execution tools ,.

Provide the necessary monthly reporting on project execution, participate in the monthly contract review.

Fulfil contractual obligations and milestones, to avoid liquated damages.

Manage commercial variations to the contract during the execution phase.

Follow up on invoices and cash collection.

Look to continuously improve the Project Management function to deliver better customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Perform a Return of Experience review when Contracts are completed and share to all stakeholders and other teams.

Maintain and follow-up any actions relating to Customer Complaints (ACT system), Customer Satisfaction Surveys and Warranty claims post-delivery of the products and services provided.

Comply with all relevant Quality, Health and Safety legislation and GE Policies.

Be aware of the company and local EHS policies, rules and standards.

To show exemplary behaviours on EHS.

To perform the preventive / corrective actions in collaboration with EHS team to avoid the accidents, incidents and environmental damages.

Perform GENBA walk periodically and conduct HSV as required.

Meet customers, partners, consultants and ability to travel up to 25% of time.

To carry out all SAP functions, such as order booking, planned costs, invoicing and Perform cost analysis.

Required Qualifications / Experience

Bachelor’s degree in one of the engineering fields preferably Electrical Power .

Strong oral and written English language skills, Arabic is added Value

At least 10 years of Total experience working on High Voltage Substation.

Managing small to medium sized Turn Key projects (USD 10M–15M) .

Cross-functional management experience in logistics, sourcing, engineering, or field services

Hands-on experience in turnkey EPC projects, including civil & MEP works

Experience working in international, multidisciplinary project environments

Demonstrated success in team building and margin improvement

Willingness to travel globally if required for short to durations

Demonstrated strategic awareness combined with tactical implementation capability.

Desired Characteristics

Strong oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Effective problem identification and solution skills.

Ability to influence people and lead cross-functional teams

Enthusiastic, with a drive for results.

Competence in managing multiple projects concurrently

Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Capable of working in a deadline-oriented environment.

And team Player with adaptation skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Arabic is added Value

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided : No

This is a remote position

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in Electrical Power, and at least 10 years of experience in high voltage substations and managing turnkey projects.

Strong communication skills in English are required, with Arabic being an added value.