Project Manager

Confidential; al-Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Kuwait seeks an experienced Project Manager for a 400 kV Overhead Transmission Line project. Immediate joining.

You will lead execution, manage scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring compliance with specifications, standards, and HSE. PMP or equivalent is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in HV/OHL projects.
• Experience in 400 kV transmission line projects is highly preferred.
• PMP or equivalent PM certification is an advantage.
• Immediate availability is mandatory.

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 with client, consultant, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Oversee engineering, procurement, civil works, tower erection, conductor/OPGW stringing, testing, and commissioning.
• Monitor progress and ensure milestones are achieved.
• Identify and manage technical, commercial, contractual, and construction-related issues.
• Review schedules, progress reports, method statements, and technical submissions.
• Lead project meetings and coordinate activities between all disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, standards, and HSE requirements.
• Manage resources, manpower, equipment, and subcontractors.

Skills

Project management

HV/OHL expertise

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Procurement

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

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

Project: 400 kV Overhead Transmission Line

Location: Kuwait

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.
• Immediate availability is mandatory.