Senior Solar Farm Site Manager

Green Umbrella Recruitment; Muscat; On-site; OMR 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Umbrella Recruitment is seeking a Site Manager for solar farm projects in Muscat. The role emphasizes day-to-day site leadership, coordinating EPC contractors, engineers, and suppliers to meet safety, schedule, and budget targets.

You will oversee PV module installation, mounting systems, inverters, transformers, switchgear, and related civil/road works, ensuring quality and compliance. Strong stakeholder communication and utility-scale solar experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory).
• 8-10 years of experience in construction/energy projects, with at least 5 years in utility-scale solar farm projects.
• Proven record as a Site Manager overseeing installation, commissioning, and civil/electrical balance of plant works.
• Strong background in subcontractor management, QA/QC, and HSE for solar projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of foundation engineering, soil mechanics, and pile design principles.
• Strong understanding of excavation, grading, and earthwork calculations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and surveying tools (Total Station, GPS) for verification and reporting.
• Ability to review and interpret civil, structural, and geotechnical drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of roadwork, drainage, and stormwater management systems.
• Familiarity with PV module installation techniques, inverters, trackers, and cable routing systems.
• Knowledge of local (Omani/GCC) and international standards (ACI, ASTM, BS).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills; fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Certifications: PMP, NEBOSH, or HSE-related training (preferred).
• Valid driving license and ability to work on remote project locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site operations, acting as the single point of accountability for all construction activities.
• Manage EPC contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and consultants, ensuring coordination with project objectives.
• Plan and allocate resources (labor, equipment, materials) to meet schedule and budget.
• Supervise engineers, supervisors, and technicians; conduct toolbox talks and coordination meetings.
• Support preparation of as-built drawings, redline markups, and civil completion dossiers for handover to client.
• Maintain communications with clients, stakeholders, and senior management, providing regular updates.

Skills

Site leadership

Coordination

Project management

QA/QC

HSE

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Surveying

English

Arabic (adv)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Total Station

GPS

Job description

Green Umbrella Recruitment is seeking a Site Manager for solar farm projects in Muscat. The role emphasizes day-to-day site leadership, coordinating EPC contractors, engineers, and suppliers to meet safety, schedule, and budget targets.

You will oversee PV module installation, mounting systems, inverters, transformers, switchgear, and related civil/road works, ensuring quality and compliance. Strong stakeholder communication and utility-scale solar experience are essential.