Associate Site Manager

ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsewedy Electric is seeking a Senior HV Project Manager to oversee the day-to-day execution and management of a 132 kV HV Underground Cable Project in Saudi Arabia. You will supervise subcontractors, coordinate with authorities, plan activities, monitor progress, and ensure safety and quality across all site operations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 5–7 years of relevant experience, PMP is preferred, and proficiency in Arabic and English is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5–7 years of technical experience in HV/underground cable projects.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Fluency in Arabic and English preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required; AutoCAD knowledge is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution and management of 132 kV HV Underground Cable Project on site.
• Supervise subcontractors, manage permits, deliveries, and interface with authorities.
• Plan, monitor, and report progress; ensure safety, quality, and schedule compliance.
• Coordinate interfaces with HV cable installation, HDD, civil works, and testing activities.
• Prepare progress reports and manage site interfaces with stakeholders and project team.

Skills

Arabic language

English language

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

For over 80 yearsElsewedy Electric has been a leading manufacturer of electrical products and solutions, operating in 20 countries with over 20,000 employees. We offer a diverse range of products across wire & cable, electrical equipment, engineering & construction, digital solutions, and infrastructure investments. Beyond our manufacturing prowess, we're passionate about creating a positive and empowering work environment for our team. We foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning, providing opportunities for professional development and career growth. Our commitment to employee well-being extends beyond compensation with initiatives promoting work-life balance and overall well-being. Join us and be part of a company that’s not just powering progress, but empowering people to build a brighter future.

Job Purpose:

The role will take full responsibility for the day-to-day execution and management of 132 kV HV Underground Cable Project and responsible for site construction activities, subcontractors’ supervision and directing, permits follow up and coordination with relevant authorities, work planning, progress reporting, problem solving, and overall site execution from mobilization through completion and handover.

• Manage and supervise all 132 kV UGC construction activities in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, project requirements, and safety standards.
• Take full responsibility for site execution, productivity, quality, progress, and coordination.
• Plan and manage daily, weekly, and monthly site activities to achieve project milestones and approved schedules.
• Monitor and update the project schedule, identify delays, and implement recovery plans where required.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, including mobilization, manpower, equipment, productivity, work fronts, progress, and performance.
• Coordinate with PDC, consultants, municipalities, RIPC, utility owners, road authorities, and other relevant government entities and stakeholders.
• Follow up and coordinate all required permits, approvals, inspections, and authority requirements related to site activities.
• Coordinate construction interfaces with HV cable installation, HDD, civil works, joint bays, cable trenches, ducts, link boxes, earthing, testing, reinstatement, and related activities.
• Review site requirements and ensure the availability of materials, manpower, equipment, subcontractors, and work fronts.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, including productivity, manpower, equipment, quantities, progress status, constraints, and planned activities.
• Monitor actual progress against planned progress and provide accurate progress measurements and forecasts.
• Coordinate with the team regarding monthly progress measurement, subcontractor quantities, invoices, variations, and payment applications.
• Review and verify subcontractor progress claims and invoices against actual site progress and approved quantities.
• Identify potential variations, additional works, delays, and commercial impacts, and coordinate their proper documentation.
• Conduct regular coordination meetings with subcontractors and relevant project stakeholders and ensure timely closure of action items.Resolve site technical and construction issues in coordination with engineering, planning, QA/QC, HSE, and project management teams.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, approved method statements, quality procedures, and project specifications.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning activities, punch-list clearance, as-built documentation, and final project handover.
• Maintain effective communication between the site team, project management, engineering, planning, commercial, procurement, subcontractors, consultants, and authorities.
• Provide management with timely updates on progress, risks, delays, manpower, resources, commercial issues, and required decisions.

You're a great fit if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5-7 Years' of technical experience in the same field
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• AutoCAD knowledge and experience will be an advantage