Project Manager - Substation

PeopleStrong; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

PTD-Power Transmission & Distribution - IC in Riyadh is seeking a senior Project Manager with extensive EPC substation experience to lead the end-to-end delivery of 380kV BSP projects in Saudi Arabia.

You will drive project planning, scheduling, cost control, procurement, and field execution, coordinating SEC, consultants, clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to meet milestones, safety, quality, and budget targets with a focus on timely handover.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of experience in project management for large EPC/substation projects.
• Experience with SEC/NG-SEC standards in Saudi Arabia preferred.
• SEC-approved Project Manager is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project execution from mobilization to energization and handover.
• Manage project schedule, cost, resources, manpower, and material requirements.
• Coordinate with SEC, consultants, clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Monitor progress and ensure timely achievement of project milestones.
• Lead engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Identify project risks and implement timely corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with SEC/NG-SEC standards, quality, and HSE requirements.
• Manage commercial matters, variations, claims, and cost optimization.
• Drive effective stakeholder management and client relationships.
• Ensure timely project completion, documentation, and final handover.

Skills

Project Management

Execution Engineering

Construction Management

Client Co-ordination

Education

Bachelor of Technology (BTech)

Bachelor Of Electrical Engineering (BEE)

Bachelor of Science Engineering (BSc Engg)

Job description

• PTD-Power Transmission & Distribution - IC
• Riyadh

Posted On 25 Aug 2026

End Date 21 Feb 2027

Required Experience 15 - 20 years

Skills

Knowledge & Posting Location

Project Management Execution Engineering Construction Management Client Co-ordination

Bachelor of Technology (BTech) Bachelor Of Electrical Engineering (BEE) Bachelor of Science Engineering (BSc Engg)

Job Description

Responsible for the overall planning, execution, and successful delivery of 380kV BSP projects, ensuring compliance with SEC requirements, project timelines, quality, safety, and budget.

SEC approved Project Manager is preferred

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project execution from mobilization to energization and handover.
• Manage project schedule, cost, resources, manpower, and material requirements.
• Coordinate with SEC, consultants, clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Monitor progress and ensure timely achievement of project milestones.
• Lead engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Identify project risks and implement timely corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with SEC/NG-SEC standards, quality, and HSE requirements.
• Manage commercial matters, variations, claims, and cost optimization.
• Drive effective stakeholder management and client relationships.
• Ensure timely project completion, documentation, and final handover.
• Experience in EPC Substation Projects within Saudi Arabia.
• Exposure to SEC, National Grid SA, or major utility projects.
• Strong track record in delivering substation civil works safely, within budget, and on schedule.
• Immediate availability and transferable iqama will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of substation construction practices.
• Quality and safety management.
• Planning, scheduling, and execution skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural and challenging environment.