Project Manager

Pixcom Energy LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Pixcom Energy LLC is looking for an experienced Project Manager to oversee utility infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in project management, particularly within TAQA or TRANSCO frameworks.

You will lead project delivery, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure compliance with local authority regulations. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management and a valid UAE Driving License are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of project management experience in utility or infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing projects under TAQA / TRANSCO governance.
• Proven experience managing project schedules and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery in line with contractual requirements.
• Manage scope control and change management in coordination with commercial teams.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations and TAQA / TRANSCO requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Budget Management

Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Project Management

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery in line with contractual requirements, approved scope, schedule and budget.
• Establish project execution plans, schedules and control mechanisms aligned with TAQA / TRANSCO project frameworks.
• Ensure timely achievement of project milestones, deliverables and handover requirements.
• Manage scope control, change management and variations in coordination with commercial teams.
• Authority Client & Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact with TAQA / TRANSCO consultants and client representatives.
• Manage all project interfaces with authorities ensuring compliance with TAQA / TRANSCO procedures, standards and governance requirements.
• Coordinate and track all authority-related submissions, approvals, permits, site access requirements and compliance obligations.
• Maintain professional relationships with authority engineers, inspectors and consultants to support smooth project execution.
• Planning, Scheduling & Risk Management: develop, monitor and control detailed project schedules and resource plans; identify project risks related to approvals, access, sequencing, interfaces and stakeholder dependencies; implement mitigation and recovery plans to address delays, constraints or changes; ensure dependencies between engineering, procurement, construction and approvals are effectively managed.
• Commercial Cost & Profitability Management: manage project budgets, cost control and cash flow in line with company financial targets; coordinate invoicing, payment milestones and variations to ensure healthy project cash flow; monitor project financial performance and profitability and implement corrective actions where required; support commercial negotiations and claims management related to scope changes or delays.
• Team & Interface Coordination: coordinate internal teams including engineering, construction, HSE, procurement, planning and subcontractors; lead project meetings, progress reviews and coordination sessions with internal and external stakeholders; ensure alignment between technical execution teams and project objectives; monitor manpower deployment, productivity and subcontractor performance.
• Compliance, Quality & HSE Oversight: ensure compliance with UAE regulations and TAQA / TRANSCO requirements and client standards; coordinate with HSE teams to ensure project activities are executed safely and in compliance with approved procedures; ensure quality documentation and records are maintained in line with contractual and authority requirements.
• Reporting & Management Communication: provide regular and accurate project status reports to senior management; highlight risks, constraints, commercial impacts and mitigation actions proactively; maintain clear and auditable project documentation and records.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8-10 years of project management experience in utility or infrastructure projects within Abu Dhabi.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects under TAQA / TRANSCO governance and approval environments, or similar Abu Dhabi utility authorities.
• Strong understanding of Abu Dhabi utility project workflows, authority coordination and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience managing project schedules, budgets and profitability.
• Valid UAE Driving License.

Preferred Attributes

• PMP or equivalent Project Management certification.
• Experience working on EPC or framework projects for Abu Dhabi utilities.
• Strong familiarity with TAQA / TRANSCO standards, procedures and approval processes.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Results-driven, structured and capable of managing complex stakeholder environments.