Project Manager

Confidential; Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a 400 kV overhead transmission line project in Kuwait. Immediate joining is required.

The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years in HV/OHL projects and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering, with PMP being advantageous. Responsibilities include steering project execution, managing scope, schedule, budget, and resources; coordinating with client, consultant, subcontractors, and suppliers; and ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of HV/OHL project experience.
• Experience in 400 kV projects highly preferred.
• PMP or equivalent certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall execution of the 400 kV overhead transmission line project.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate closely with the client, consultant, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.
• Oversee engineering, procurement, civil works, tower erection, conductor/OPGW stringing, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Monitor project progress and ensure all key milestones are achieved.
• Identify and manage technical, commercial, contractual, and construction-related issues.
• Review project schedules, progress reports, method statements, and technical submissions.
• Lead project meetings and coordinate activities between all project disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable standards, and HSE requirements.
• Manage project resources, manpower, equipment, and subcontractors effectively.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Electrical Eng. degree

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team immediately for a 400 kV Overhead Transmission Line (OHL) Project in Kuwait.

Position: Project Manager

Experience: Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in similar HV/OHL projects

Joining: Immediate

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall execution of the 400 kV overhead transmission line project.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate closely with the client, consultant, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.
• Oversee engineering, procurement, civil works, tower erection, conductor/OPGW stringing, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Monitor project progress and ensure all key milestones are achieved.
• Identify and manage technical, commercial, contractual, and construction-related issues.
• Review project schedules, progress reports, method statements, and technical submissions.
• Lead project meetings and coordinate activities between all project disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable standards, and HSE requirements.
• Manage project resources, manpower, equipment, and subcontractors effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in similar high-voltage overhead transmission line projects.
• Experience in 400 kV transmission line projects is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OHL construction and project execution.
• Proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, progress monitoring, and contractual requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is an advantage.