Construction Manager - Substation
Role Overview
Lead construction and commissioning of power substations, including 11kV, 33kV, 132kV, and higher-voltage projects.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Lead construction and commissioning of power substations, including 11kV, 33kV, 132kV, and higher-voltage projects.
Project delivery
- Manage construction to drawings, BOQs, specifications, and contract requirements; plan work sequences, methods, manpower, plant, and equipment.
- Track progress against baseline and look-ahead schedules; coordinate inspections, approvals, shutdowns, tie-ins, testing, and energization with clients, consultants, and authorities.
- Supervise subcontractor installation, cable works, testing, and commissioning; oversee transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, protection panels, control systems, and SCADA integration.
- Review method statements, ITPs, risk assessments, and switching procedures; manage project cost, productivity, variations, and site resources.
- Implement QA/QC and HSE requirements, lead site engineers, supervisors, and foremen, and submit progress and manpower reports.
Education and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 12–18 years of experience in power infrastructure or substation projects.
- Proven HV/MV substation construction and commissioning experience; strong knowledge of UAE authority standards and approvals, including DEWA, ADDC, TRANSCO, and related authorities.
- Familiarity with protection systems, SCADA, and grid integration; ability to manage multiple work fronts and subcontractors.
- Strong leadership, coordination, and reporting skills.
Compensation
- Full-time, permanent role paying AED 13,000–15,000 per month.
Workplace
- Work is in person.
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