Project Manager

Vrinda Global; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Vrinda Global is seeking an experienced Project Manager for GIS Substations (ARAMCO Projects) in Saudi Arabia. The role requires 15+ years in EPC power transmission, with strong leadership and stakeholder management to drive projects from design to handover.

Responsibilities include schedules, budgets, procurement, and ensuring adherence to HSE and client specifications. Saudi ARAMCO familiarity is highly preferred, with GCC EPC contractor collaboration experience.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of EPC power transmission experience.
• 7–10 years in Project Management, preferably Saudi ARAMCO.
• Experience with GIS substations up to 230 kV.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end GIS substation EPC projects from engineering to handover.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, designers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Manage schedules, budgets, cash flow, and progress reporting.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, quality, HSE, and procedures.
• Oversee procurement, subcontracting, and site execution.
• Lead risk, contractual, and commercial matters and resolve issues.
• Conduct progress reviews and monitor milestones.
• Coordinate energization, snag clearance, punch-list and closure.

Skills

Project leadership

Client coordination

Stakeholder management

Cost management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

EPC experience

HSE compliance

Contract management

Saudi ARAMCO familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Excel

Job description

Project Manager – Electrical Substations (ARAMCO Projects)

Experience: 15+ Years

Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead GIS Substation EPC projects in Saudi Arabia, preferably for ARAMCO and within the Oil & Gas sector. The candidate will be responsible for managing projects from engineering and construction through commissioning and final handover, ensuring compliance with project specifications, timelines, budgets, quality, and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of GIS substation projects, including engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, design teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, cost control, cash flow, and progress reporting.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications, quality standards, HSE requirements, and project procedures.
• Oversee procurement, subcontracting, resource allocation, and site execution.
• Manage contractual and commercial matters, project risks, and resolution of technical issues.
• Conduct progress review meetings and monitor project milestones.
• Coordinate energization, snag clearance, punch-list closure, and final project completion.

Requirements

• Minimum 15+ years of experience in EPC power transmission projects.
• 7–10 years of Project Management experience, preferably on Saudi ARAMCO projects.
• Candidates with relevant Oil & Gas substation project experience in the Middle East may also be considered.
• Strong experience in GIS substations, preferably up to 230 kV, including pile foundations.
• Knowledge of Primavera P6, project controls, budgeting, and cost management.
• Experience working with established EPC contractors in Saudi Arabia or the GCC.
• Strong leadership, client coordination, contractual, and stakeholder management skills.