Project & O&M - Manager

Sharaf DG Energy; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in Dubai is looking for a Senior Project Manager specializing in solar PV systems. The role involves overseeing project lifecycle, guiding engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in the solar industry and a background in engineering, along with strong leadership skills. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative solar projects and drive strategic initiatives for growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior technical role such as Project Manager in the solar PV industry.
• Understanding of local authority regulations and industry best practices.
• Demonstrated strength in leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team including engineers and coordinators.
• Oversee design and project lifecycle from feasibility to handover.
• Manage client interactions and ensure alignment on deliverables.

Skills

Project Planning

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Automation Tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering (preferred)

Certified Senior Solar PV Expert by DEWA

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

PVsyst

Helioscope

SolarEdge Designer

Primavera

MS Office

Job description

1. Leadership & Team Development

Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team including site/project engineers, Logistics coordinator, document controllers, etc.

· Drive a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and innovation within the execution teams.

· Identify skill gaps and implement structured training programs for team development.

· Report regularly to senior management with updates on performance, efficiency, and improvement opportunities.

· Foster effective collaboration between projects, engineering, operations, and business functions.

2. Engineering & Design Management

Oversee the full-cycle design process for commercial and industrial solar PV systems (Rooftop, Carport and ground-mounted).

· Manage technical feasibility studies, conceptual design, detailed engineering, and design validation.

· Review electrical, structural, and civil designs to ensure code compliance, bank ability, and optimization.

· Coordinate with OEMs, manage subcontractors and vendors.

· Maintain quality standards and deliverables in line with DEWA and other authority requirements.

· Conduct equipment evaluation including technical spec comparisons, warranty reviews, and compatibility analysis.

· Review and validate IFC drawings and as-built drawings against modeling assumptions.

· Active participation in the development of technical proposals and bid documentation.

3. Projects & Construction Management

Oversee end-to-end project lifecycle from technical feasibility to final handover.

· Manage client interactions, ensuring clear communication and alignment on technical deliverables.

· Support cross-functional coordination between engineering, procurement, construction, and operations teams.

· Prepare and present project progress reports to management.

· Manage interactions with clients, consultants, EPC partners, and subcontractors throughout execution stages.

· Conduct site visits to monitor construction quality, compliance, and environmental/safety standards.

· Ensure adherence to project timelines, scope, and contractual requirements through effective planning and supervision.

· Review operational data from live projects to assess performance against projections and recommend corrective actions.

· Review O&M team performance against projections and take necessary corrective action plans for optimization and catch up.

· Coordinate monthly review of plant generation and billing details for clients.

· Coordinate with/ support finance team for milestone invoicing for the projects and O&M.

4. Business Development & Strategic Initiatives

Contribute to strategic growth by streamlining project workflows, introducing automation tools, and improving design-to-execution handovers.

· Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, and key stakeholders to position the company as a technical leader in the solar space.

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Skills

· Proven experience in a senior technical role such as Project Manager within the solar PV industry.

· Skilled in project planning and management software such as MS Office, MS Project, Primavera, and CRM platforms.

· Understanding of solar design and simulation tools, including AutoCAD, SketchUp, PVsyst, Helioscope, SolarEdge Designer, and HOMER.

· Knowledge of DEWA and other local authority regulations, as well as industry best practices for EPC execution and O&M in solar PV systems.

· Demonstrated strength in leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.

· Certified as a Senior Solar PV Expert by Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA).

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline; Master’s degree preferred.