Project Manager — MEP & EV Charging Infrastructure

Catec Llc; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Transport allowance

Housing allowance

30 days annual leave

Job summary

Catec Llc, a leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions in the UAE, is seeking a skilled Project Manager to own the delivery of EV charging infrastructure projects. You will manage projects from approvals through commissioning, ensuring they are completed on scope, on budget, and on time.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, relevant project management experience in Abu Dhabi, and a strong background in power distribution systems and authority approvals.

Benefits include medical insurance, transport and housing allowances, and 30 days of annual leave.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of full-cycle project management experience on MEP projects specifically in Abu Dhabi.
• Demonstrable authority approval track record and hands-on experience with at least three UAE authorities.
• Power Distribution system expertise and knowledge of IEC standards related to power and EV charging.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EV charging infrastructure projects on time, scope, and budget.
• Manage sub-contractor performance and project lifecycle activities.
• Liaise with multiple UAE authorities to manage project approvals.

Skills

Project management

Authority approval

Power Distribution systems

Sub-contractor management

Excellent English

IT fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Primavera

Zoho Projects

Job description

At CATEC, we are at the forefront of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions in the UAE, driving the region's transition toward a sustainable future. As a dynamic and innovative company, we specialize in delivering cutting-edge infrastructure for EV charging, tailored to meet the unique requirements of both public and private sectors.

Own end-to-end delivery of CATEC’s EVcharging infrastructure projects in The UAE — from utility authority approvalthrough commissioning and handover — so that Client sites go live on schedule,on budget, and right-first-time.

• Deliver 100 % of assigned EV charging sites on agreedscope, schedule and budget — typical portfolio:8–15 concurrent sites ranging from AC 11 kW installs to multi-stall DCfast-charging hubs (120–1000 kW) and byond.
  
• Close authority approvals across TAQA, DEWA / FEWA /SEWA with zerore-submission cycles caused by avoidable errors — measured by first-passapproval rate.
  
• Reduce average authority approval cycle time by 25 % through templated submissions, pre-engagement, and consultant management.
  
• Manage sub-contractor performance against a published RAID + KPI scorecard; protect CATEC’s marginand HSE record.
  
• Hand over sites to Client Operations with completeas-built documentation, O&M manuals, warranty registers, and HSE close-outfiles — measured by zero hand-over rejections.
  
• Run theproject lifecycle: kickoff, design coordination, BOQ validation, procurement,mobilisation, execution, commissioning, snagging, handover.
  
• Leadutility authority submissions: load applications, SLDs, ELVs, civil drawings,transformer / substation interface, NOC chasing.
  
• Liaisedaily with TAQA, DMT, ADM, DPM, OSHAD and other Emirates Authorities inspectors/ consultants — keep them moving.
  
• Managevendors and sub-contractors: civil, electrical, fibre / telecoms, signage.Tender, award, supervise, certify.
  
• Maintainproject controls: schedule (MSP / Primavera or Zoho Projects), cost log, changeorders, RAID register, weekly client + internal reports.
  
• Run siteHSE in line with OSHAD v4.0 + TAQA Distribution standards — toolbox talks, PTW,LOTO, near-miss logging.
  
• Coordinatewith CATEC’s commercial team on customer-facing milestones, snags, andacceptance.
  
• UseCATEC’s stack — Zoho Projects, ZohoBooks (cost actuals), Zuper (field service), Zoho CRM, Gallabox (WhatsAppcomms), Microsoft 365 — to keep status, costs, and comms in one auditabletrail.
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng / BSc Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics)from a recognised institution.
  
• 3–5 years of full-cycle project management experience on MEP projects in Abu Dhabi specifically. Generic GCC experiencewithout UAE delivery does not qualify.
  
• Demonstrable, hands-on authority approval track record across at least three of: TAQA,ADDC, AADC, DEWA, FEWA, SEWA. Candidate must be able to walk through a realsubmission they personally closed.
  
• Power Distribution system expertise — LV / HT cabling, sizing, voltage drop, protection co-ordination,transformer / DB / ATS / metering, earthing, SLDs. We will test this ininterview.
  
• Workingknowledge of IEC standards relevantto power and EV charging (IEC 60364, IEC 61439, IEC 61851 family).
  
• Sub-contractorand vendor management — tendering, award, supervision, certification, claimsdefence.
  
• Contractmanagement literacy — FIDIC variants, UAE NOC / permit landscape, basic claimshandling.
  
• Excellent English (verbal and written) — site,client, and authority interactions.
  
• UAE driving licence (transferable acceptable) — non-negotiable for a site-based role.
  
• Already inthe UAE or able to mobilise on a transferable visa within 30 days.
  
• IT-fluent:MS Office, MSP / Primavera, Zoho stack or willingness to learn it quickly.
  
• Directexposure to EV charging infrastructure (AC and DC) — siting, civil works, energisation, OCPP-aware commissioning.
  
• Experiencewith TAQA Distribution standards and OSHAD v4.0 as the project ownerside, not just consultant side.
  
• PMP /PRINCE2 / CAPM certification.
  
• Familiaritywith Zoho Projects, Zoho Books, Zuper.
  
• Previousemployer is a UAE-licensed MEP contractor, utility, EV CPO, or specialty EPC.
  
• It is nota desk-based PMO role. You spend 50–60 % of your week on site or in authorityoffices.
  
• It is nota pure-sales role. Internal commercial team owns sales.
  
• Housing allowance: Standard CATEC band (covered in offer letter).
  
• Transport allowance (site-based role).
  
• Medical insurance — self +dependents per CATEC group policy.
  
• Annual leave: 30 calendardays per UAE Federal Decree-Law 33/2021.
  
• End of Service Benefit perUAE law.