Project Manager

PeopleStrong; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

PTD-Power Transmission & Distribution - IC in Dubai seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead electrical substation EPC projects (132kV–400kV). You will coordinate civil, electrical, mechanical, commissioning and QA/QC teams to deliver on time, within budget and to safety standards.

The candidate will manage contracts, procurement, variations, and closeout deliverables, while maintaining strong stakeholder relations with clients and authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (BE) is required.
• PMP and project/program management experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, control and delivery of electrical substation EPC projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across civil, electrical, mechanical, commissioning, QA/QC, HSE, planning and procurement.
• Manage budgets, variations, claims, procurement activities and contract administration.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, regulatory, and client requirements.
• Maintain effective stakeholder management with clients, consultants, authorities, vendors and subcontractors.
• Oversee progress reporting, risk management and project closeout documentation.

Skills

PMP

Program Management

Project Management

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (BE)

Job description

• PTD-Power Transmission & Distribution - IC
• Jabeli Ali, Dubai

Posted On 06 Oct 2026

End Date 04 Apr 2027

Required Experience 16 - 24 years

Skills

Knowledge & Posting Location

PMP Program Management Project Management

Bachelor of Engineering (BE)

Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, execution, monitoring, control, and successful delivery of electrical substation projects, including 132kV, 220kV, 400kV, and distribution substations, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, project specifications, quality standards, safety regulations, and client expectations. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams comprising civil, electrical, mechanical, commissioning, QA/QC, HSE, planning, procurement, and subcontractor personnel to achieve project objectives within approved schedules and budgets. The Project Manager oversees the complete project lifecycle from initiation, engineering coordination, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and final handover, while ensuring effective stakeholder management with clients, consultants, utility authorities, vendors, and subcontractors. Key responsibilities include project planning, resource allocation, schedule monitoring, cost control, risk management, contract administration, progress reporting, and implementation of recovery plans to mitigate delays and project risks. The Project Manager ensures seamless coordination among various disciplines, resolves technical and commercial issues, monitors project performance against key milestones, and drives compliance with quality assurance, quality control, and HSE requirements. The role also includes managing project budgets, evaluating variations and claims, optimizing resource utilization, reviewing project deliverables, overseeing procurement activities, and ensuring timely availability of materials and equipment. Additionally, the Project Manager leads progress review meetings, monitors subcontractor performance, supports testing and commissioning activities, ensures closure of punch points and NCRs, and oversees the preparation of as-built documentation and project closeout reports. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership, communication, negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with extensive experience in managing high-voltage substation and EPC projects. Through effective project governance, stakeholder engagement, and strategic leadership, the Project Manager ensures the successful, safe, and profitable delivery of substation projects while meeting client requirements and organizational objectives.