Project Manager

MPH; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, PMP certification, and 20 years of relevant experience, including 15 years as a project manager in OHL, cables, and HV substations. The role involves leading projects, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and mentoring project managers. Excellent communication skills and fluency in English are essential. Compensation and benefits are competitive.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 20 years of experience post-graduation with at least 15 years as project manager in OHL, cables, and HV substations.
• PMP certification is required.
• Fluent in English – reading, writing, and speaking.
• Experience with Transmission or equivalent in the region is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of projects and provide guidance to project managers.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications and quality standards.
• Monitor the progress of projects regarding cost, planning, and quality.
• Certify project completion and claims made by the contractor.
• Organize and lead design and supervision teams.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Project Management

Cross-Cultural Work Environments

Scope Control

Time Management

Cost and Benefit Analysis

Team Building and Proactivity

Knowledge of Local Utilities Safety Norms

Design Review

Site Supervision

Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Safety Management

Effective Communication

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of projects and provide guidance and advice to fellow project managers on project management best practices and standards.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications, relevant standards, and total quality for all contractor activities.
• Monitor the progress of overall projects in terms of cost, planning, quality, and risks.
• Control various site jobs related to protection replacements, ensuring adherence to approved methods, specifications, and agreed time frames, and advising corrective measures if necessary.
• Monitor project safety, health, and environmental aspects regularly, aiming for total safety and environmentally friendly sites with zero man-hour loss.
• Organize and lead design and supervision teams, back-office teams, and site supervision teams to complete work in coordination with engineering and construction managers.
• Contribute to design review duties as required and per technical expertise.
• Communicate with higher officers and clients regarding project progress, deviations, interface points, etc., to ensure client satisfaction.
• Convene project meetings to plan activities, assess progress status, evaluate risks, and resolve issues.
• Certify project completion and claims made by the contractor.
• Ensure compliance and close out comments made by clients on quality, time, safety aspects, etc.
• Produce and manage reports and necessary documentation, keeping records for project activities, progress, non-conformances, remedial actions, follow-up history, near-miss cases, lessons learned, interface cases, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• PMP certification.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience post-graduation, with at least 15 years of experience as a project manager in OHL, cables, and HV (400kV) substations, and expertise in dealing with power utilities (preferably in the UAE or GCC).
• Experience with Transmission or equivalent in the region is highly desirable.
• Strong track record in basic design and design review.
• Ability to conduct and manage meetings efficiently.
• Fluent in English – reading, writing, and speaking.
• Adequate knowledge of international standards.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Project Management
• Cross-Cultural Work Environments
• Scope Control
• Time Management
• Cost and Benefit Analysis
• Team Building and Proactivity
• Knowledge of Local Utilities Safety Norms
• Design Review
• Site Supervision
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control
• Safety Management
• Effective Communication
• Risk Management