Project & O&M - Manager

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

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Project Manager specializing in solar PV systems. The role involves overseeing project design processes, building team capacities, and ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations. Candidates should have extensive experience in solar PV project management, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with local authority regulations, coupled with relevant technical qualifications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior technical role such as Project Manager within the solar PV industry.
• Understanding of solar design and simulation tools.
• Knowledge of DEWA and other local authority regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team to drive performance.
• Oversee the full-cycle design process for solar PV systems.
• Manage interactions with clients and consultants throughout project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Project Planning

Cross-functional Collaboration

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline

Master's degree preferred

Certified as a Senior Solar PV Expert by DEWA

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Primavera

AutoCAD

SketchUp

PVsyst

Helioscope

SolarEdge Designer

HOMER

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.

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.