Project Site Manager - (Owner s Engineer)

TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A DUBAI BRANCH; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A DUBAI BRANCH seeks a Project Site Manager to lead the Owner's Engineer site supervision team during construction, commissioning, testing and handover of the Al Nouf IPP Project. You will ensure compliance with EPC contracts, project specs, international standards and HSE requirements.

You will coordinate interfaces with EWEC, TAQA Transmission, ADNOC and other stakeholders, review test results, manage punch lists, and report progress to the Project Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Power Engineering.
• Master's Degree in Engineering or Project Management preferred.
• PMP Certification or equivalent project management qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Owner's Engineer site team during construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Monitor EPC contractor performance against schedules, milestones, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate daily site activities and ensure construction works are executed in accordance with approved IFC drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Conduct regular progress meetings with EPC contractors and stakeholders and provide recommendations on corrective actions where required.
• Review engineering deliverables, construction methodologies, commissioning procedures, and technical submittals.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Power Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering or Project Management (preferred)

PMP Certification or equivalent project management qualification desirable

Job description

Role Summary

The Project Site Manager will lead the Owner's Engineer site supervision team and act as the primary site representative for overseeing EPC contractor activities during construction, commissioning, testing, and handover of the Al Nouf IPP Project. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with EPC contract requirements, project specifications, international standards, HSE requirements, quality expectations, project schedules, and performance guarantees.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management & Site SupervisionLead and manage the multidisciplinary Owner's Engineer site team throughout construction, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Monitor EPC contractor performance against approved schedules, milestones, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate daily site activities and ensure construction works are executed in accordance with approved IFC drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Conduct regular progress meetings with EPC contractors and stakeholders and provide recommendations on corrective actions where required.

Technical Oversight

• Review engineering deliverables, construction methodologies, commissioning procedures, and technical submittals.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, international engineering practices, and Owner standards.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with EWEC, TAQA Transmission, ADNOC, and other external stakeholders.

Quality, HSE & Compliance

• Monitor implementation of quality assurance, quality control, health, safety, and environmental management systems.
• Lead site audits, inspections, non-conformance management, and punch list closeout activities.
• Ensure compliance with project permits, environmental requirements, and EPC contractual obligations.

Commissioning & Handover

• Supervise commissioning, reliability, performance, and acceptance testing activities.
• Review test results and provide recommendations regarding Mechanical Completion, Substantial Completion, COD, and Final Acceptance.
• Support punch list close-out, handover documentation, as-built verification, and warranty management activities.

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Prepare and review weekly and monthly project reports covering safety, quality, schedule, and progress status.
• Provide regular updates to the Project Director and Client management team.
• Support lenders, insurers, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders on technical matters when required.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Power Engineering.
• Master's Degree in Engineering or Project Management preferred.
• PMP Certification or equivalent project management qualification is desirable.
• Membership of a recognized professional engineering institution is preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in power generation, EPC, Owner's Engineer, utility, or large infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a Site Manager, Construction Manager, Resident Engineer, or Project Manager role on large-scale power projects.
• Proven experience on Combined Cycle Power Plants (CCPP), Thermal Power Plants, IPP projects, or similar utility-scale energy projects.
• Previous Middle East/GCC experience is highly preferred.
• Strong experience in construction supervision, commissioning, performance testing, and EPC contract administration.