Project Manager (Power Projects)

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Project Manager for power projects. This role involves overseeing project activities, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing communication among stakeholders. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in power infrastructure projects, a degree in electrical engineering, and PMP certification preferred, along with familiarity in project management tools. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience managing power infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of international standards in electrical engineering.
• Familiar with EPC contracts or similar forms.

Responsibilities

• Represent the client in all project-related activities.
• Monitor and report on schedule, budget, and overall performance.
• Ensure project documentation is complete and compliant.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Electrical engineering

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

PMP certification

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Project Manager (Power Projects)

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The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies differentiated advisory services deep technical domain expertise energy transition solutions high-end design and engineering capabilities and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Responsibilities

• Represent the client in all project-related activities ensuring design procurement and construction meet quality safety and contractual standards.
• Oversee the review of engineering designs technical submittals and contractor deliverables.
• Manage the project from the consultancy side coordinating with contractors consultants and stakeholders to ensure timely progress and compliance.
• Monitor and report on schedule budget risks and overall project performance.
• Provide expert advice on technical matters design coordination and construction methodologies.
• Review and validate contractor claims change orders progress payments and contractual correspondence.
• Facilitate coordination between different technical disciplines (civil electrical mechanical) involved in overhead lines substations and power generation systems.
• Participate in project audits risk assessments and strategic planning sessions.
• Ensure project documentation is complete compliant and properly archived.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering (Masters degree is a plus).
• PMP certification or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years experience managing power infrastructure projects in a consultancy role.
• Strong understanding of international standards (IEC IEEE etc.) and transmission/distribution engineering practices.
• Experience working with EPC contract or similar contract forms.
• Proven track record in delivering complex multi-disciplinary projects in the power sector.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Familiar with project management tools and reporting platforms (Primavera MS Project).

Required Experience

IC