Project Manager - Transmission Line / Substation - L1

Hudson Manpower; Medina Province; On-site; SAR 380,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the execution of 380 kV Overhead Transmission Line projects in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The ideal candidate will possess at least 15 years of experience in OHTL & Substation Projects and strong leadership and project management skills. This role involves managing budgets, vendor coordination, and ensuring adherence to safety regulations. GULF experience is essential.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in OHTL & Substation Projects above 380kV.
• Experience managing change claims and project documentation.
• GULF Experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from post-award to completion, including budget planning.
• Coordinate with vendors and manage client communications.
• Drive business development initiatives and engage with local bodies.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Technical expertise in electrical engineering

Education

B.E / BTech - Electrical / Civil

Job description

Project Manager – 380 kV OHTL Projects

Location: Saudi Arabia & UAE
Industry: Power Transmission (High Voltage – OHTL)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Project Manager for one of our client based in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The selected candidate will lead the execution of 380 kV Overhead Transmission Line (OHTL) projects, ensuring timely, safe, and high-quality delivery. This role requires strong leadership, deep technical expertise in electrical engineering and transmission lines, and excellent project management skills to handle end-to-end project execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from post-award to completion, including detailed budget planning and resource forecasting.
• Coordinate with vendors, manage commercial & contractual terms, client management, forecasting, and overall project management skills.
• Demonstrate ability to deliver projects on time and within budget, with flexibility to adapt plans as needed.
• Implement engineering systems that adhere to Health & Safety regulations and maintain thorough project documentation.
• Monitor project progress, provide regular updates to business leads, and manage client communications on contractual matters.
• Coordinate with subcontractors for timely delivery of materials and handle local purchases and payments.
• Drive business development initiatives, such as competitor analysis, business promotion, and strategic partnerships.
• Engage with local bodies and political entities to ensure seamless project execution.
• Experience in managing change claims and processing them through to realisation.

Qualifications

• B.E / BTech - Electrical / Civil (Regular)
• Min. 15 years of experience in OHTL & Substation Projects above 380kv
• Candidate must have GULF Experience.