Project Manager

MphExperts; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Project Manager for infrastructure projects in the UAE. This role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and PMP certification, along with 20+ years of experience in project management, particularly in power transmission. Responsibilities include leading teams, ensuring compliance with standards, and monitoring project progress. Fluency in English is essential. The position is primarily office-based with regular site visits in Abu Dhabi. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience post-graduation, with at least 15 years as a project manager in OHL, cables, and HV substations.
• Experience in the UAE or GCC with Transmission projects is highly desirable.
• Strong technical background in power transmission.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of projects managing compliance with client specifications.
• Monitor cost, planning, quality, and risks across all projects.
• Oversee project safety and environmental aspects ensuring zero man-hour loss.

Skills

Project management best practices

Fluency in English

Communication skills

Design review

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

PMP certification

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Project Manager for one of our clients with the following details:

Location: Primarily office based but requires weekly site visits (anywhere in Abu Dhabi) – at least 2 times depending on client requirement – both site and office-based role (depending on project requirement)

Expected Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: Direct Hire

Employment Status: Single status

Work Schedule: As per UAE local regulations – 6 days/48 hrs per week

Qualifications

• 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.

Job purpose

• The Project Manager will lead the owner engineering activities for a major transmission infrastructure project in the UAE and the Middle East. This role requires a deep technical background in power transmission.

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.

If Interested Kindly apply.