Electical Project Manager

Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI); Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Asian Terminals Incorporated in Manila seeks a senior Electrical Engineer to lead planning, design, upgrading, and commissioning of port electrical infrastructure, including substations and MV/LV distribution, to support expanding operations.

The role requires 10–15 years in electrical engineering and project delivery, with experience in coordinating consultants, EPC contractors, and vendors; strong risk, safety, and budget management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Registered Electrical Engineer preferred; professional licensure favored.
• 10–15 years of electrical engineering and project management experience.
• Experience delivering substation upgrades and infrastructure modernization.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, upgrading, rehabilitation, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and handover of electrical infrastructure projects.
• Conduct load studies, power system analysis and capacity planning.
• Develop master plans for substation, switchgear, transformer and distribution upgrades.
• Coordinate design consultants, EPC contractors, utilities and vendors.
• Prepare charters, budgets, schedules, risk registers and execution strategies.
• Oversee FAT, SAT, installation, energization and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership & stakeholder mgmt

Contract administration

Risk management

Negotiation

Technical decision-making

Financial & commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering

Registered Electrical Engineer preferred

Job description

The person is responsible to lead the planning, design, upgrading, rehabilitation, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover of port electrical infrastructure projects, primarily focused on substation expansions, power capacity upgrades, medium-voltage and low-voltage distribution systems, and electrical infrastructure modernization required to support port development projects and increasing operational demand.

Key Accountabilities

Project Delivery

• Lead the planning, design, upgrading, rehabilitation, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover of electrical infrastructure projects.
• Conduct electrical infrastructure assessments, load studies, power system analysis and capacity planning.
• Develop master plans for substation, switchgear, transformer and distribution network upgrades.
• Manage design consultants, EPC contractors, utility providers and specialist vendors.
• Prepare project charters, budgets, schedules, risk registers and execution strategies.
• Lead feasibility studies, technical due diligence and business case development.
• Oversee MV/LV substations, transformers, switchgear, protection relays, SCADA, power quality and distribution systems.
• Review engineering drawings, single-line diagrams, protection coordination studies and equipment specifications.
• Manage procurement activities, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), installation, energization, and commissioning.

Project Delivery

• Lead the planning, design, upgrading, rehabilitation, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover of electrical infrastructure projects.
• Conduct electrical infrastructure assessments, load studies, power system analysis and capacity planning.
• Develop master plans for substation, switchgear, transformer and distribution network upgrades.
• Manage design consultants, EPC contractors, utility providers and specialist vendors.
• Prepare project charters, budgets, schedules, risk registers and execution strategies.
• Lead feasibility studies, technical due diligence and business case development.
• Oversee MV/LV substations, transformers, switchgear, protection relays, SCADA, power quality and distribution systems.
• Review engineering drawings, single-line diagrams, protection coordination studies and equipment specifications.
• Manage procurement activities, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), installation, energization, and commissioning.
• Coordinate utility interconnections and capacity upgrades with power distribution companies.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, port safety regulations, environmental requirements and industry standards.
• Monitor implementation of HSE controls and contractor safety management programs.
• Prepare regular project status reports for Management and project governance bodies.
• Manage project risks, outages, shutdown planning and business continuity requirements.
• Develop asset replacement and lifecycle management strategies.

Knowledge Transfer & Capability Development

• Mentor and coach the Electrical Supervisor and other employees designated by Management.
• Transfer technical knowledge in electrical engineering, power systems, commissioning, asset lifecycle management, and project delivery.
• Conduct structured technical workshops, coaching sessions, and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Develop engineering standards, operating procedures, technical guides, lessons learned documentation, and project close-out records.
• Support succession planning and capability development initiatives within ATI.
• Establish sustainable engineering and project management practices for future use.
• Ensure that critical technical knowledge, project methodologies, and best practices are fully documented and transferred to ATI personnel prior to completion of this engagement.

Qualities, Skills and Experience

• Graduate of Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field
• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Registered Electrical Engineer or Professional Electrical Engineer preferred.
• Minimum 10-15 years of electrical engineering and project management experience.
• Extensive experience delivering substation upgrades, electrical capacity expansion and infrastructure modernization projects. Including preparation of tender documents, specifications, design review, etc.
• Experience in ports, terminals, industrial plants, logistics hubs, utilities, mining or heavy industry environments.
• Demonstrated success managing projects from concept through commissioning.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary contractors and consultants
• Skills: Strategic planning, Leadership and stakeholder management, Contract administration
• Risk management, Negotiation, Technical decision-making, Financial and commercial acumen

About Asian Terminals Incorporated

ATI operates the Manila South Harbor – the premier international trade gateway for Metro Manila, the Batangas Container Terminal – the most modern container port for Calabarzon, the Integrated Batangas Port which includes the Batangas Passenger Terminal – recognized as the Biggest, Busiest, and most Modern interisland transport hub in the country, and strategic Inland Logistics Terminals in Manila, Laguna and Batangas which serve as major dry port infrastructure and linchpins to economic zones in Luzon. In 2024, ATI launched its most recent marine infrastructure and innovative trade solution the Tanza Container Barge Terminal, operated by its subsidiary Tanza Container Terminal Inc. The container barge terminal is operationally linked to Manila South Harbor, offering direct connectivity for Cavite-based industries to international destinations, while contributing to reducing carbon emissions and road traffic congestion by moving boxes more efficiently via barging.

By combining top quality Filipino management with the international leadership of DP World, ATI takes pride in providing comprehensive and reliable terminal and logistics services for commodities and people across markets, including containerized and non-containerized cargoes, bulk and break-bulk cargoes, roll-on/roll-off shipment, and local and international passengers -- comprehensive service offerings which come second to none in the Philippine port industry.

Anchored on four decades of proven industry track-record, ATI sets its sights into the future by continuously investing on terminal infrastructure, processes, and technologies to further increase efficiency, safety, and productivity, while keeping in step with the robustly expanding economy. ATI ensures that these vital economic pillars remain responsive to market needs and competitive to customer demands in line with and in fulfilment of its commitment with the Philippine Ports Authority.